Arrow Retirement?

[KSQ2]

Seeing HCH's post made me think a little bit about how old some of the arrows I shoot are; do any of you guys retire your arrows? If so, at what point do you quit shooting them? I'm talking about the ones that look perfectly fine. I have some Gold Tips in my quiver that are at least 3, some 4 years old. Am I taking a risk? I shoot regularly, at least once or twice a week year 'round.

 

[Daver]

I'll add to that... if you do retire arrows, is it strictly an age thing or are there other factors that would cause you to stop using a given arrow?

I was thinking a time or two about carbon arrows that I shot that hit a solid target, like a tree. Are they at risk because of a solid stop? They do not appear to be affected on the surface, but I know I don't want an arrow disintegrating in front of my face or hands, etc.

 

[NebraskaWhitetail]

As Gold Tip's arrows say on the label, "Flex First" before shooting. As long as your carbon arrows aren't cracked, they should be fine to keep shooting.

 

[dbltree]

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As Gold Tip's arrow say on the label, "Flex First" before shooting. As long as your carbon arrows aren't cracked, they should be fine to keep shooting.

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So far the only Gold Tip I have retired is one that a deer landed on (dead)

I ordered a dozen new ones this fall but I'm still shooting GT's that are easy 5 years old!

I shot one thru at least four deer this fall...so if anyone wants to "retire" some...I have a "retirement home" for them

 

[NebraskaWhitetail]

I'm wondering if Muddy is still shooting his "lucky arrow". How many deer has that thing passed through, Mudster?