New Arrows for 2021

Archery ammo designed to tighten your groups and shorten your blood trails.

January 27, 2021 By Tony J. Peterson

Easton FMJ 4MM

Easton’s Full Metal Jackets have been the demise of a lot of big critters over the years. This trend, with the release of the new and improved FMJ 4MM options, isn’t likely to slow down in 2021. Made in the USA and designed for serious penetration, these arrows are offered in standard or match-grade batches, in spines of 250 to 400. To carry your chosen broadhead, the revamped 4MMs utilize the new 8-32 point outsert system, which weighs 50 grains. These arrows aren’t cheap, but they are designed for the kind of performance serious hunters demand, whether they target mature whitetails, elk or moose.

$160+ | eastonarchery.com

Black Eagle Spartan

Six spine options are offered in Black Eagle’s Spartan arrows. This means that pretty much anyone who could legally own a hunting license has the ability to pick up a dozen of these arrows not only effectively shoot with them, but hunt big game with them as well. Weights range from the 500-spine 6.4gpi shafts up to the 200-spine 11.6gpi arrows. Available in bare shaft or fletched, with the latter featuring 2” vanes, and the Spartan Stainless Steel Nock Bushings and Inserts.

$85 - $150 | blackeaglearrows.com

Bloodsport Evidence

With a straightness tolerance of +/-.001”, the Evidence shafts from Bloodsport are built for accuracy. They are also designed around the idea that micro-diameter is better than standard, which is most obvious when you realize that these shafts measure just .165”. Four spine options are available, but no matter what size you choose, you can rest assured that your arrows will feature the Blood Ring technology to aid in post-shot recovery and the super durable Rugged Wrap construction to ensure that even if things go a bit wonky and you hit a shoulder blade, you’ll still end up notching your tag.

$90+ | bloodsportarchery.com

Carbon Express D-Stroyer PileDriver

There is a lot of focus in today’s bowhunting market on shooting heavy arrows so that we can get through bone and put two holes in the animals we’re hunting. This is a good thing, and it’s made even better with solid options like the new D-Stroyer PileDriver from Carbon Express. Weighing anywhere from 10.4gpi up to 13.1gpi, these DualSpine arrows are built not only to penetrate well, but to fly like darts no matter what type of broadhead they’re delivering. Fletched, 6-packs or available or you can opt for a bare dozen.

$65 - $120 | feradyne.com

Gold Tip Airstrike

Over the last couple of seasons I’ve shot Gold Tip arrows a lot, and they’ve absolutely won me over both at the range and in the field. While they’ve got several killer options for bowhunters, if you want serious quality then look no further than the Airstrikes. These .204” diameter (ID) arrows are built with a +/- .001” straightness tolerance and +/- .5-grain weight tolerance. The exclusive Dyna-Shield coating on the Airstrikes produces better penetration on game and makes it easier to pull your ammo out of your targets. Multiple spines in either bare or fletched options are available. If you’re into buying your arrows already fletched and also love excellent broadhead flight, check out Gold Tip’s four-fletch options.

$120 - $260 | goldtip.com

PSE Carbon Force HD Hunter

PSE is a powerhouse in bow design and production, but they make plenty of accessories and even ammo. Their Carbon Force lineup offers a wide range of arrows, with the new HD Hunters a great choice for big game bowhunters. Multiple spine options are available in weights that range from 7.5gpi up to 9.3gpi, in these arrows that are fletched with 2” Blazer Vanes. Each dozen is sorted and matched by both weight and spine to ensure that the 12 you buy will fly the way you want them to.

$90+ | pseearchery.com

Released last year, Victory’s VAP-SS arrows are still a top contender for a spot in anyone’s quiver thanks to the MAXXKE Technology, which utilizes an advanced 3K carbon weave to reduce torque, produce faster in-flight recovery, and increase spine consistency. Ultra-tight weight and spine tolerances are a given with the micro-diameter Elites, which also feature the company’s ICE coating. This not only increases penetration on all game animals, but also makes practice sessions much more enjoyable because you won’t have to use an arrow puller or embarrass yourself trying to remove your ammo from your 3D targets.

$170+ | victoryarchery.com

APX — The Newest Pattern From Realtree

Gear

APX — The Newest Pattern From Realtree

Jim McGinn, VP of Marketing at Realtree, shows off the latest camouflage pattern from this industry giant. The new APX pattern is an all-purpose pattern that will help you blend into your surroundings whether you're in a treestand hunting whitetails, or bellycrawling your way into range of a mule deer out West. It took years to develop APX, a pattern that met the strict standards of Realtree Founder, Bill Jordan, and it will meet your standards as well.

Gear

Buck Commander Releases New Buk Ops Technology

Gear

Buck Commander Releases New Buk Ops Technology

Ryan Busbice from Buck Commander introduces a brand-new technology they call Buk Ops. This is an optical viewing device that does not use infra-red or thermal technology. It maximizes available light to give the user an enhanced view of their surroundings. It's not a targeting device either, but a tool for scanning fields in low light, or even walking into your stand or blind without a flashlight. This is one-of-a-kind technology that holds many uses for all types of hunters.

Gear

Easton's Sonic 6.0 a Versatile Arrow Shaft

Gear

Easton's Sonic 6.0 a Versatile Arrow Shaft

Bowhunter TV Host, Curt Wells, talks to Easton Marketing Director, Gary Cornum, about the Sonic 6.0, a highly versatile arrow shaft that gives the bowhunter multiple options. Wells explains how he's able to convert his Sonic 6.0 arrows to different weights based on the species of big game he's hunting.

Gear

Easton Introduces the Match Grade Pro Series Arrow

Gear

Easton Introduces the Match Grade Pro Series Arrow

Gary Cornum, Marketing Director at Easton, explains to Bowhunter TV Host, Curt Wells, the virtues of Easton's newly released Match Grade Pro Series Arrows. From front to back, Easton has built their latest technologies into these arrows, which are only available from Easton dealers. Everything from high-end inserts and vanes combine with a five-point straightness standard to make the Pro Series arrows the best a bowhunter can buy. It's no longer necessary to build-your-own to achieve the highest quality arrow you demand.

Gear

Primos Double Bull Delivers New Raised Hunting Ground Blind

Gear

Primos Double Bull Delivers New Raised Hunting Ground Blind

On the surface, it would seem almost impossible to keep improving the Double Bull ground blinds manufactured by Primos. But as Raised Hunting founder and television show host David Holder explained to OSG's Lynn Burkhead, this year's new Raised Hunting Double Bull blind raises the standard of ground blind excellence even higher, whether you're chasing elk, mule deer or pronghorn antelope out west in Montana or big record book whitetails living in the Midwestern whitetail paradise of Iowa.

Gear

Primos Delivers Steady Shooting With Edge Tripod System

Gear

Primos Delivers Steady Shooting With Edge Tripod System

For big game hunters on the move out West, or a whitetail hunter looking to spot and stalk into range with a rifle or crossbow, keeping the scope's crosshairs steady can be a challenge. But not anymore according to Primos Hunting's Jason Harris, who recently showed OSG's Lynn Burkhead all of the versatility of the new Primos Edge Tripod, a carbon-fiber, magnetic head support system that provides a quick, rock solid shooting platform when a pressure packed hunt's moment of truth arrives.

Gear

The QAD Ultrarest Gets Better

Gear

The QAD Ultrarest Gets Better

Kevin Fry, Vice President at Quality Archery Design, lays out the improvements made to the newest Ultrarest Integrate MX arrow rest. The new MX2 is stronger, lighter, more compact, and includes a refined capture bar. The machined launcher is now fitted with a damper system to reduce noise and it can be color matched to your other accessories. The MX2 still features the “precision click micro adjust” to help you fine tune your setup.

Gear

A QAD Ultrarest For Everyone

Gear

A QAD Ultrarest For Everyone

No matter your budget or standard, QAD has an arrow rest for you. Kevin Fry, VP at QAD, goes through their line of arrow rests that range from the high-end $300 MX2 to their economy model that retails for just $75. Every model of arrow rest is made entirely in the U.S.A. and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Gear

Primos Legacy Grows With Icon Call Series

Gear

Primos Legacy Grows With Icon Call Series

Primos Game Calls is one of America's most iconic call makers, and according to Eric Hughes, that's the whole idea behind a brand new call lineup. In an ongoing introduction through a variety of game call styles, including deer calls, elk calls, predator calls, and of course, turkey calls. With that call-making DNA, Hughes spent some time telling OSG's Lynn Burkhead about the new Icon call line-up being unveiled by Will Primos and his Mississippi call making company and how it will take call making to the next level.

Gear

Going Light With Dryshod Boots

Gear

Going Light With Dryshod Boots

Steven Fuller, Marketing Director at Dryshod boots, goes through their line, from hunting boots to chore boots to knock-around shoes, they have it all, and the focus is on ultralight construction. The hunting line of knee-high boots have neoprene that is treated to be extra waterproof, and the outsole material is noticeably lighter than most boots of this type, making them good for hiking and packing when weight is a concern.

Gear

Tactical Bowhunting from T.R.U. Ball and Axcel

Gear

Tactical Bowhunting from T.R.U. Ball and Axcel

T.R.U. Ball/Axcel has taken some of its most popular release aids and bow sights and created the new-for-2024 Tactical Bowhunting Series, a collection of products optimized for the field where stealth and performance under pressure are keys to success.

Gear

Trophyline Venatic Specter

Gear

Trophyline Venatic Specter

Trophyline is following up on the success of its Venatic tree saddle with a new-for-2024 model featuring First Lite Specter camouflage, available this summer.