Successful harvest after an arrow failure.

[Lovellr653]

I had a group of does meander over my way this morning and had a perfectly clear 12 yd broadside shot. When I let the arrow fly it sounded like a gunshot and I saw the back of my arrow with the fletchings go way off in another direction. Me and the deer weren't sure what had happened at this point. Not totally spooked they got a bit further away and I pegged a doe at 40 yds. Once I recovered the deer I tried piecing together my first shot. All I can gather is the arrow failed shortly after it left the riser. I found some splinters of the shaft and the back of the arrow with fletchings still attached. I'm shooting a Mathews Triax maxed out around 72lbs with a >30" draw. Arrows are Maxima Red badlands 350 spine and a 100 gr Montec. Never had an issue with the set up, only thing I can think is the arrow got damaged at some point this season and wasn't visible to the naked eye. Either way I'm happy to have meat in the freezer and get my boy out and exposed to the field dressing process.

 

[jessej]

Could have been bad! There are times when an arrow fails during release and the shooters hand or forearm take some carbon fiber shrapnel.

Glad to see those younguns exposed to the outdoors. Keep up the good work and keep slingin arrows.

 

[Lovellr653]

Could have been bad! There are times when an arrow fails during release and the shooters hand or forearm take some carbon fiber shrapnel.

Glad to see those younguns exposed to the outdoors. Keep up the good work and keep slingin arrows.

I've seen pictures online of the aftermath. Very lucky it didn't happen to me.

 

[Wedgy]

Good job ! I was lucky and got poked in the hand by some carbon fiber from a damage arrow as I was pulling out of the target, lucky I found it before I tried shooting it.

 

[Muddyboots]

Very very lucky!

 

[sp6x6]

Yes very lucky.My BIL had a bow blow up on him,big long draw at 6-5'',gave him a big hemotoba

 

[Rick Richard]

I was shooting with this lady at a local archery shoot and I witnessed an arrow do what yours did. Luckily, she did not receive any injuries either.

The best we could determine what the cause was possible damage from another arrow hitting it. Anyway, it was very scary. Happy your OK.

 

[HRM Johnny]

Glad to see you're all right. Congratulations on that meat that you don't have to pay grocery store prices for. Kudos to you for taking the kids out!

 

[RCMSTER]

Might be a good reason to shoot Easton FMJ's. I've never had one of them fail, but I s'pose there's a first time for everything. At any rate, glad you never got hurt, and good to see the kiddos out with you. There's some fine eating there you've got. Enjoy.

 

[hawg chaser]

I had a group of does meander over my way this morning and had a perfectly clear 12 yd broadside shot. When I let the arrow fly it sounded like a gunshot and I saw the back of my arrow with the fletchings go way off in another direction. Me and the deer weren't sure what had happened at this point. Not totally spooked they got a bit further away and I pegged a doe at 40 yds. Once I recovered the deer I tried piecing together my first shot. All I can gather is the arrow failed shortly after it left the riser. I found some splinters of the shaft and the back of the arrow with fletchings still attached. I'm shooting a Mathews Triax maxed out around 72lbs with a >30" draw. Arrows are Maxima Red badlands 350 spine and a 100 gr Montec. Never had an issue with the set up, only thing I can think is the arrow got damaged at some point this season and wasn't visible to the naked eye. Either way I'm happy to have meat in the freezer and get my boy out and exposed to the field dressing process. View attachment 309312View attachment 309311

I'd recommend doing away with the carbon express arrows. Much better quality shafts can be had in the same price range. The second thing that jumped out at me was that you're under spined. I wouldn't go any lower than a 300 spine for a modern compound with the specs you gave.

 

[SSgt G Cody]

Wow! Could have been much worse! A friend of ours lost his eye when his compound bow exploded! All archers and shooters should Always wear safety glasses and arm shields (archers)! It pays to be safe!

 

[OrionsStar]

Great Pictures of you and the kids!
You are blessed!
Thank God you didn't catch any of that carbon too!

 

[Lovellr653]

I'd recommend doing away with the carbon express arrows. Much better quality shafts can be had in the same price range. The second thing that jumped out at me was that you're under spined. I wouldn't go any lower than a 300 spine for a modern compound with the specs you gave.

What arrow shaft would you suggest I look into? I am debating on getting into a grizzly stick setup for next year. Not sure I really need it though for whitetail. I don't tinker with my bow, have always used a pro shop, the arrows I got are what they suggested when I purchased the bow. Clearly there's room for improvement.

 

[BillLarson]

I'm interested tooo....what carbon arrows won't shatter.Is aluminum better...????