I started shooting carbon arrows originally for 3-D competition. Many a time their speed and flat trajectory compensated for my flawed ranging ability. I soon learned that not only were they flat shooting but as accurate to comparable aluminum arrows and were a lot more durable. No longer was there such a thing as a bent arrow. Carbons are either straight or broken and they have to take a heck of a knock to break.

Since they were shooting so well on the 3-D circuit, the next logical step was to start hunting with them. They had all the desired traits for a good hunting arrow; they were fast, accurate, durable and penetrated well. Once I tried them, I was hooked and over the last couple years have managed to shoot several deer, coyotes, a bear and several kinds of African game with them. Never once was I disappointed by their performance. I have always had a slight problem judging range and on moving critters like coyotes where there is no time to use a range finder their forgiving, flat trajectory was a needed advantage. In addition to a flat trajectory I have always gotten complete penetration on every animal shot. Often you will hear rumors about them splintering on game but this is largely a thing of the past, I had one break in half on the off side of a bear. He fell on top of it and it broke clean just like an aluminum arrow.

Every year, carbon arrow technology gets better and better while the price just seems to keep coming down. Cabela's complete line of carbon arrows will meet anyone's needs, from the novice trying his first dozen to the experienced tournament pro looking for an advantage over the competition.

Cabela's Carbon Hunter Arrows
Most people know the advantages of layered carbon arrows. They are fast, accurate, durable and are large enough to accept internal nocks and point inserts, which makes them streamlined and easy to use. Yes, nothing is shocking about this news; that's why serious hunters and competitive shooters fill their quivers with them. But unless you shoot all the time, it is hard to justify the expense of wrapped carbon shafts. Until now that is.

Cabela's has scored a bull's eye this year with their Carbon Hunter arrows. They have many of the same features as the top of the line layered carbon shafts (internal components, five-layer construction, smooth finish and adjustable nocks) but without the sticker shock. These arrows retail for less than many standard aluminum arrows.

These arrows have a straightness factor of plus or minus .006 which is more than adequate for big game hunting, especially if used in conjunction with low air resistant broadheads or mechanical heads.

The Carbon Hunter arrows are available in two spine weights (55-70lbs and 65-80lbs) to match virtually any bow setup and come complete with four-inch vanes with a four-degree offset. The are shipped full length and the inserts are loose. The nocks are included and are fully adjustable for custom tuning.

Cabela's Stalker Extreme Carbon Arrows
The Stalker Extreme Carbon Arrows are designed for the discriminating bowhunter and is constructed with a multidirectional carbon shaft providing both strength and durability. A micro-smooth finish not only pulls easily from targets, but it lets you draw silently while you wait for that trophy to step out into the open.

Depending on your bow setup, the Stalker Extreme is spined in two sizes, allowing you to choose the arrow just right for you. A + or - .005 straightness factor ensures on-target precision shot after shot. These arrows also have added mass giving you better energy transfer to your target. What this translates to is more kinetic energy and penetration. These arrows also shoot very consistently since they deviate only + or - 1.5 grains within a dozen. Authentic Easton Super Nocks and an improved insert round out this quality package. When it comes to complete performance in a carbon bowhunting arrow, the Stalker Extreme has it all.