Bolt Selection help requested

WaterRat · Post by **WaterRat** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:35 am

Greetings,
I have an older Exomag (not molded limb tips), that I use for whitetail hunting due to an injury. This year I updated the bow with dissapator bars and the Varizone scope. I have been practicing and hunting with a variety of bolts, mostly 22" Carbon Express with 100 grain Muzzy's. I am at the point that I need to buy more bolts and want to zero in on one brand and get my scope lined out for the season.
I have read as many posts as possible on bolt selection and would appreciate some input on a few questions.
1. Would I be better off shooting 20" bolts if I can get the net grains up to where they should be? I'm guessing I need to step up to 125 grain Muzzys.
2. I have been reading good posts on the Gold Tip Laser 2's. Can anyone advise a good source for these?
It is a struggle for me to shoot more than a couple of bolts each day so I would really appreciate some input. Matt

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:15 pm

www.bowhunterssuperstore.com sells the GT2's... they are nice but I just like a heavy bolt since it flys better and isnt as lound at the 350gr ones

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:23 pm

I have heard rumors GoldTip is moving production to Mexico. I do not know this for sure. I do know GoldTip's website does say they are expanding production facilities and delivery may be interrupted for some time.

exocet · Post by **exocet** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:08 pm

The Mexico thing wouldn`t suprise me. Companies have their wares made in Mexico,China and the like, Americans and Canadiens lose jobs and they still charge the same price for their wares. This is a bad cycle and really sucks all the way around

Jack.

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:23 pm

exocet wrote:The Mexico thing wouldn`t suprise me. Companies have their wares made in Mexico,China and the like, Americans and Canadiens lose jobs and they still charge the same price for their wares. This is a bad cycle and really sucks all the way around Jack.

everything is doing the same.. everyone wants to make a buck and make the stuff where its cheapest, but they dont cut us slack at a counter when we by it.

I know this firsthand from being a farmer.. we'd rather by overseas than by form our own farmers since its cheaper. Lets support other countries and not our own is the moto mainly

exocet · Post by **exocet** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:24 pm

Anyone know where the GT`s are made now? If I find out they switch to Mexico, I will buy another brand, possible Beamon if they are made in Canada or the USA. I am finiky about this kinda stuff, we are losing to many jobs way to fast and the corporate whores are selling us out. Jack.

buckbuster · Post by **buckbuster** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:53 pm

Try the new Easton powerbolts, there a little heavier than the g 2's and are a little cheaper. Got me some on the way.

exocet · Post by **exocet** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:45 pm

buckbuster wrote:Try the new Easton powerbolts, there a little heavier than the g 2's and are a little cheaper. Got me some on the way.

Good suggestion, but for my first year with my Exocet 200, I am going with the GT`s in the right stuff pack, but I will keep my eye on GT to see where they are made!! Jack.

exocet · Post by **exocet** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:46 pm

Also, how do you shoot other brands without that special insert? Jack.