making footers for Axis

[eLightfoot]

I am pretty hard on arrows and want to try out some easton axis this year. I Was thinking it might be a good idea to make a bunch of footers out of aluminum arrows to glue on over the insert end. I've seen trad guys doing this type of stuff for stump shooting and what not. Is it a bad idea to do it for compound shooting?

 

[OR Archer]

No it’s not a bad idea.

 

[Remps17]

If your a podcast guy, give On Point podcast episode #6 with Chris Dunlap a listen. Chris owns a company called Elk River Archery and builds footers for axis arrows. I emailed back and forth with him regarding building axis arrows with footers. He has lots of information that could help you.

 

[Trial153]

I have some elk river footers, also vpa from ray. I perfer the VPA because they are flanged and dont need to be epoxied.
However the elk river footers are well made as well and work just fine

Bill from iron will is in the process of making some as well. Thinking they will be stainless.
In any event it's worth the effort.

 

[Remps17]

I have some elk river footers, also vpa from ray. I perfer the VPA because they are flanged and dont need to be epoxied.
However the elk river footers are well made as well and work just fine

Bill from iron will is in the process of making some as well. Thinking they will be stainless.
In any event it's worth the effort.

I wished the VPA footers were little longer and covered more of the connection point of the HIT insert and the broadhead

 

[ozyclint]

2020 aluminium's fit 400 and 340 spine and 2018 fit 300. this is for black shafts.

 

[Trial153]

I wished the VPA footers were little longer and covered more of the connection point of the HIT insert and the broadhead

I agree. That said I probably used 3 or four dozen so far and I have yet to break a shaft anywhere near the insert on game and off.
I am happy with them, but she said a little longer never hurts

 

[Remps17]

I agree. That said I probably used 3 or four dozen so far and I have yet to break a shaft anywhere near the insert on game and off.
I am happy with them, but she said a little longer never hurts

haha. noted

I think that the elk river archery footers are a little long as your arrow will be hanging off your rest two inches, not including broadhead. I might look at the VPA for that reason alone.

 

[eLightfoot]

does anyone know the the actual OD number on the Axis 260 spine shafts? Trying to figure out what size aluminum will fit well.

 

[TimberHunter]

Bump... looking at making some footers for either the 300 axis or 330 hexx


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[BRTreedogs]

YouTube

I'll just leave this here for you.

 

[TimberHunter]

YouTube

I'll just leave this here for you.

Thanks for that, I’ve watched that a few days ago and while it is a good video, it’s not exactly what I’m looking for because he is using elk river footers. Right now I’m looking to make my own 2-3” footers out of aluminum arrows


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[NWHunter84]

Axis 260’s measure 0.280”. Just checked 1/2 a doz with my micrometer. Also for ready made footers check out BigJim’s bow company. I ordered some for my GT traditionals. Quick and easy, 7.50 a 3 pack is kind of pricey but I didn’t have to buy aluminum arrows and grind the bevels myself. He even includes hot melt in the packs.

 

[eLightfoot]

.280 is correct and aluminum 2016 arrows fit perfectly. making some up

 

[Bill V]

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I've been testing some hardened steel footers and they definitely add strength to the end of the arrow.

 

[jlaner0408]

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I've been testing some hardened steel footers and they definitely add strength to the end of the arrow.

I’d like to see what you are using for these. Sounds like a really good way to up your FOC as well.

 

[bulzeye11]

i'm dumping my Axis arrows for Black eagle rampages with their new FOCOS insert/outsert system.

[video=youtube_share;H7q6bqpohho]https://youtu.be/H7q6bqpohho[/video]

 

[Bill V]

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They weight 25 grains and are 1 inch long. Hardened stainless steel.

 

[TimberHunter]

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They weight 25 grains and are 1 inch long. Hardened stainless steel.

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[dtrkyman]

Anyone know what aluminum shaft would work with a .272 od carbon arrow?