BUILDING 500 Grain ARROWS. Step By Step! FOC

Best all around arrow built by the archery guru himself, Travis Tbone Turner. Building 500 Grain arrows for the season
1:40 - 15:25: Arrow Overview
17:00 - 18:00: Arrow squaring & nock install
18:15 - 30:45: Fletching your arrows
32:15 - 34:45: Cutting Arrows the right way
35:10 - 37:40: Installing Heavier Arrow Inserts
38:05 - 39:15: Installing Stainless Steel Outserts
40:00 - 41:05: Weighing Arrows
42:25 - End: Target Practice

[@igy648]

That is how things should be done. Meticulous attention to detail and pride in workmanship. Our God blessed country needs to get back to all three! Great video.

[@stgeorgethepurist8311]

God... this man here spent years acquiring this knowledge and proudly shares with the world for free... God bless

[@00_ELECTRICWIZARD_00]

T-bone is a legit bow tech for those that don’t know.

[@RobertSmith-wu1eb]

Here i am with a 450 bow and buying 5 dollar arrows from Wal-Mart and Amazon 125 grain broad head and wondering why my grouping is garbage

[@streamstripper]

Your an amazing technician man! Hands down best instruction I've seen from anyone yet 💪 Awesome attention to detail and Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@raymondpoitras1647]

This was a great video, not only for the tech tips and arrow building advice but for the genuineness T-Bone brings to the process. It's so refreshing to see "a good ol boy's" approach to a this discipline. In a forum that is full of alpha type personalities all struggling to make their opinion, the only opinion, it sure is nice to get this honest approach. Nothing being force fed or pushed on you as a must have, just a good hearted opinion by a fella who's tried and true. Thank you T-Bone, I sure like your style. God bless you and get well soon, we need you. Fan from Canada

[@Zaucey]

This guy knows his stuff out of FIRST HAND experience and ain’t just another cookie cutter guy that “read” this and that like everyone else. It’s guys like this that bring innovation and keep the industry progressing. No filler and holy crap at the amount of information packed into a video. I watched 43 mins and thought it was a 20 min or so video lol. I could listen to this guy all damn day. “I just wanna shoot critters”…love it man. Liked and subscribed

[@BoneCollectorTube]

Thanks brother. Years of trial and error and studying. Glad you enjoyed. Look forward to bringing y'all more.

[@ethanallenmusic1]

Tbone seems like such a good guy to be around, and this is nearly the exact arrow build I'm planning. Good stuff!

[@anlashok42]

BEST DAMN POST ON THE SUBJECT! You’re a friggin technician. Thanks so much, Sir!

[@mr.Mikeyboy]

Very close paying attention to the product ur building and that’s great to see …but do u think u can do like a part 2 and go more into turning the arrow? What to look for..nock tune…etc this video was awsome!

[@googleslayer5625]

Love it. Give us more archery, can't get enough of it. EVERYTHING

[@voxpopuli905]

I’ve found my ethics 100 gr SS inserts fit kinda loose in my gold tip hunter XT 250 and in my Easton 6.5 matrix also. It seems the gold tip brass 100gr inserts fit perfectly. But I wanted that strength and integrity of the steel insert and to make it tighter I found some auto body tape. It looks like a roll of duct tape made of aluminum foil. I cut a tiny strip and wrapped it around the insert on the low side that is machined into it. It just happened to fit perfectly. And do yourself a favor and use a good two part epoxy like DP100, something from loctite will work good also. Don’t waste time with the archery specific insert glues. They suck. They all seem to set up so quickly that youl end up with inserts half sticking out. You need to spin test your insert with a broad head looking for straightness before you glue it, and you need to make an index mark with a pen. The standard insert glues like 30-06 and G5 and Easton glue(idk about other brands) they set up too fast and leave zero opportunity to align your index mark on your insert. Once you get an insert glued in your not getting it out without ruining the arrow shaft. The only way to avoid that is use hot melt. Downside of hot melt is it’s not nearly as strong as epoxy. But it does work just make sure your entire insert is coated top to bottom

[@NPC-fl3gq]

You can actually remove inserts that are epoxied in (usually)... you guessed it, just heat up the insert (apply heat to a steel target point) and they'll usually come out. If not (and you don't mind replacing the insert) just use some pliers to create some toothmarks around the outside of the insert (so you've got a lot more grip on it) and try the heat trick again - works best with aluminum inserts.

[@HookNHoofOutdoors]

Wow these comments are out there. T-bone has been doing this for awhile. I see folks saying that they are just jumping on the trend. I remember seeing a video 5 or 6 years ago where waddy talked about his arrow. If I’m not mistaken he was running a heavy setup with the havocs. Sounds to me that jealousy is eating people up.

[@trophyhusbanddiaries2805]

people dont realize this trend was the norm for longer then they been breathing

[@jeremy_317]

Great vid! Would be interested to see someone test 3M 08008 adhesive for its vibration-dampening properties on the interior of the arrow collar and securing the insert. 3M makes some good, pliable adhesives. Some strong stuff made for automobiles with vibration dampening effect... may be on to something with arrow builds?.

[@alexlindekugel8727]

i can see the theory of fleching adding to a cut. just look at trimer line its rather dull but still cuts. and i can atest even a feather can cut you not bad but it still a skin removing cut. loving the content!! very therow

[@keithostafie6507]

Wow T-Bone. Late to the party. Awesome video. I learned 17 tips on this video. New subscriber. God that was informative

[@danielbutcher5836]

I just learned more about arrows than I have ever known. And it's only 10 minutes in. Thanks, Mr. Turner! Best of luck on your recovery.

[@castojr9704]

Have to say I love the way you explain the technical aspects. You clearly love archery and sharing your knowledge with other enthusiasts! Thank you for the video Mr. Turner!

[@TheSouthernObsession]

Absolutely love Archery and bow hunting! I’m extremely blessed to be a part of the Sirius Archery family and love shooting my 250 spine Apollo’s out of my Hoyt Ventum 30 (81lbs). Have shot them for few years as you have and can’t say anything bad about the company iv had really great success even after the original guys sold the company, they didn’t just sell it to the highest taker they sold it to an amazing man who has continued to build the company!

[@austinphillips9966]

I’ve always agreed with the 3 fletch the 4 fletch pushers always seem to have their own vanes or ties to cane companies

[@NPC-fl3gq]

The only reason I'd ever four fletch is if I was planning to shoot a heavy arrow with a very heavy fixed blade at relatively close distances - coz it'll get that heavy weight spinning more quickly out of the bow. No point at long range or with normal weight arrows.

[@grapejuice3087]

I love how all the hunting "big wigs" are now switching to heavy arrow set ups and cut on contact broadheads after watching The Hunting Public and Ranch Fairy.

[@austinphillips9966]

Like who?

[@timhostetter3429]

I’m sure they are all huge Ranch Fairy or THP fans. I’m sure that’s all they do is watch their videos and do nothing else🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@lukebryant5017]

Or ya know, aluminum arrows and 125+gr brodheads have been shot for 30+yrs and now a bunch of idiots who saddle hunt and watch thp think they discovered something lol

[@trophyhusbanddiaries2805]

@@lukebryant5017 saddle hunting has been around for 30 yrs also

[@stevenwalker9013]

Tbone has always talked about high foc arrows. It’s not new with him.

[@rolandcrawford1439]

Good arrow build. When installing inserts I like to use the low heat glue. The inserts can be rotated or removed with ease. Try removing the nock when pushing in the insert so the air pressure inside does not want to push the insert out. Acetone cleaner will discolor and eat-up the plastic nocks, so make sure you remove before cleaning. I have been doing this stuff for over 40 years and still enjoy learning something new.

[@BoneCollectorTube]

Thanks for the tip, Roland! Happy Hunting brother

[@halcyondiver]

I’ve been watching you all since my senior year of high school when bone collector first aired and it’s always been great to see and learn anything about this wonderful addiction we all love. God bless you all and keep going strong. Ps. T-bone is the best

[@royhoglund1322]

Thanks for sharing Tbone! I always like seeing how other build their equipment!

[@jobyshaw5459]

As soon as ranch fairy is brought up I gotta chuckle. The dude over and over explains how he knows nothing. He'll say stuff like you know what that means? He'll reply nothing. He always says stuff like you dont have to be smart you have to have smart friends. He teaches people on how to have excuses and sucks at shooting so bad that he has to make fun of the professionals that do. He mocks longer drawlength and is constantly teaching people how to have excuses. I'm cool with any grain arrow that you want to shoot. But dont do it because ranch fairy told you to. Hes all for dumbing things down but makes himself look dumb doing so. I watch his videos for the laugh. But never have I ever learned a thing. He teaches common sense in a dumb way. Theres 2 things that matter more than anything when killing an animal. Arrow flight and broadhead sharpness. T bone has been playing this game for a while and explains it in a super professional way, keep up the good work man.

[@BoneCollectorTube]

🙌 Thanks for recognizing brother. We've been blessed to sling more arrows at critters than we deserve. shot placement & accuracy conquer all.

[@trophyhusbanddiaries2805]

as over eccentric as he is arrow flight and broadhead sharpness is exactly what he preaches on

[@T.H.E-TheHumanExperience]

Been watching bone collector since I was a small child haha. Love all you guys and what yall stand for! Excellent video and the best I've seen yet! Glad you're doing well Mr.turner hope to get a chance to meet yall someday!

[@johnfaulkner4067]

Very interesting, but I can't agree that all the innovation is in the 100gr broadhead market. Years ago this was true, but I do not believe this is the case now. I think the current trend is moving to 125gr and heavier. We have seen many broadhead models now designed and offered in a 125gr version. The high FOC movement started this shift, although I agree the insert system is a major factor now in FOC. The theory of fletching cleaning out the wound channel is a new one. I tend to think even the stiffest vane material will bend and collapse when forced against tissue, but who knows. The Last Chance fletching jig does offer a measured degree of offset, BUT, the user is limited to those specific settings. With the Bitzenberger, the degree of offset is infinitely adjustable. This allows to get as much offset as the diameter of the shaft and length of the fletch will allow in any specific combination of the two. The Bitzenberger also has a true helical clamp as an option in addition to a straight clamp. Many other jigs claim to have helical, but really are just straight offset, which is what the Last Chance appears to have. You still get rotation, but a true helical is better yet as it wraps around the shaft. I think because of this, the Bitzenberger is the the best fletching jig and has been for decades. But, options in equipment is never bad. To each his own.

[@pauledspang9086]

Hi, im new to this. could i use 31'6 inch 500 grain carbon arrow on 27'5 drawlenght on a 60 pound bow? Dont now if i need to cut them. Thanx

[@nickolaslandon4640]

There is so much valuable information in this video. This is definitely one to save for future references. Outstanding work

[@mr.skeptical3071]

I only shoot 60# @ 28" draw and I shoot a 27" 300 spine arrow myself. 100 GR brass insert and 100 GR BH

[@darrenbender6190]

Hi. We love you man! What is the carbon to carbon length of the arrow you build in this video? Thanks. Keep up the good work!!

[@chrisneedham100]

I realize the sponsorship from your broadhead company and wanting to use them because they pay you to, but if your following Dr. Ashby why not use a fixed Broadhead from your same company?

[@T-boneoutdoors]

They are great as well . tons of great broad heads .

[@Life-of-Bluegrass_Music]

Ashby was talking FOC was meant for recurve and long bows. FOC is so overrated. When it comes to compound bows. People using bowling balls for arrows. 10 to 12 inch drop at 5 to 10 yards. Talk about accuracies out the window. Deer jumping the arrow. Speed is very important. When it comes to a arrow. It takes speed too push that arrow. You aren't picking up any KE in using those bowling balls. You are picking up momentum, but if that deer walks from 20 yards to 30 yards. You have 12 inch drop on your pin 📌. No you shouldn't use darts, but bowling balls either. Everyone is over HYPED on FOC . They aren't even using a FOC arrow. TAPPERED ARROWS. Happy medium people speed is just as important. With today's bows you don't need all those bowling balls. 400 to 450 kill anything. Today's bows 70lb 380 kill anything in NA. Over 500gr. You're just stupid. 🧚‍♂️ talking 600 up to he used 1000 gr what a --

[@justsnuggle]

Is the comment section for video just for kissing ass or what? I wish people would post things of value that add to the video content. Like somebody would jump up and say hey that little isopropyl alcohol dispenser (35:00) that he said was real cool but never named it, here's a link where you can buy it.

[@austinhayes3901]

Going into the target world, if I’m shooting 60lbs 29” draw would a 350 spine be fine?

[@clydeestell8241]

TBone I have been such a big fan of yours for years. I pray for many hunting years are still in front or you and God BLESS you and your family. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom to all.

[@adamclaycomb840]

Awesome educational video!! I had to rewind and watch points over and over because I found them very helpful and interesting. Probably watched this video a total of five times today. I’m an avid hunter but bow hunting about 7 years. Keep up the great work T-bone. Your videos are easy to watch and learn for every level!

[@BoneCollectorTube]

Glad you liked it! Tbone is an expert in his field and has been for a long time.

[@MTNArcher]

Great arrow building video! Love tinkering and building arrows! Only thing I would add… you can glue a BB (for an air rifle) into the inside of your standard nock to up the weight to that of a lighted nock to keep things more consistent!

[@12974andrew]

That’s a great idea

[@bradpauley1515]

Man T-bone those Bushnell binoculars are the biggest ones iv ever seen. Heck there as big as the TV lol.. idk if they're real or not but they stuck out the whole video. Thanks for the video and information.

[@longshotdiedtired1582]

I haven’t tried the SS ethics only the aluminum , I’ve had no luck the them anything I’ve hit hard always bends them where they stick over the inserts , I went to Easton hit inserts with iron will collars and man are they tuff and they keep my weight down , I like the tuffness and speed !

[@veteranoutdoorsman9978]

I'm with you T-bone. I shoot 250 spine. 650 grain arrow at about 22 percent foc.

[@TheEverLovingOutdoors]

By far the most enjoyable arrow building class I've attended.

[@michaelyanni4422]

Lov u T - BONE ur the best bro we follow you up in philly we do north pa hunting ANYWAY THANKS ! Please do more on the Hoyt bows PLEASE-!!!!!!!!!!

[@brandontracy2621]

Damn T-Bone I learned a lot from this tutorial. Gonna save and reference to this my next building, might even check out that arrow brand and equipment used...AZ Hunter here.

[@jmtgolf2756]

Only thing I do differently is I cut mine first...I shoot 26. 5" carbon to carbon and I cut equal amounts from both ends.... BONES ARROWS ARE DAMN 50$ AN ARROW... that way I can buy a little cheaper arrows and they'll still cut down to .001-.00025 straightness... most companies measure straightness at 28" so you cut from both ends and you can turn a .0003 into a .001

[@isam950]

fOC doesn't pull shit. the biggest thing is that you have less plaining off with fixed blades. there is less steering from the vanes if you have a light back end. mass is mass it does not matter where the mass is it hits with the same energy and momentum. i love FOC not for "it pulls the arrow through the target" its the forgiveness of spine and steering of a fixed blade or long-range shooting.

[@carminemonaco5712]

Tbone is the best hes never looking to just plug products and i really appreciate that!!!

[@robertlaw3124]

Great informative video, thanks for sharing, Just built my first 2 dozen arrows, 1 doz each hunting compound and 11 doz for my recurve. Yet to test but hoping for the best outcome.

[@chrisbowman2030]

Love that video! I'm using three vanes with same colour for exactly the same reasons. I prefer to screw in the broadhead into the insert first and align the blades with the vanes while gluing. In my opinion this result in a tad more precise arrow flight, especially with fixed blade broadheads. I like the Bohning 4" Impulse vane. I don't care if they marketing it as a recurve vane, low profile, quiet and sturdy.

[@dusty1792]

Can I get an arrow with a fletching signed by TBone?! Great video thanks for the detail.

[@dawgyjones9844]

T Bone you know a lot brother. I’m just now getting into bow hunting. Been watching y’all since I was a teenager though. The best quote of all time “slick head down! Slick head down!”

[@BoneCollectorTube]

Love a well placed arrow on a big ol' Freezer Queen!

[@austintroyer1823]

How did the tac vanes adhese with using that stuff over the tac vanes primer and glue they recommend?

[@iBleedStarsAndBars]

No B.S. straight up knowledge

[@James.1881]

Hey T-bone why don’t you use the squaring disc on your cut off saw? I have the same saw and the disc works really well squaring your arrows.

[@fredfeed4766]

Thanks sir for a great video. I learned more about arrow building from this video then I have ever known, What caught me off guard was the delay from the shot to when your arrow hit. Almost seemed like a old recurve type response in the speed. Thanks again

[@nakoawarrior3186]

VANES THE SAME COLOR,....Then you can buy one pack of vanes instead of 3 the Archery industry will hate you for that. I only do that on 4 fletched crossbow arrows. I deliberately buy old Fred Bear Compound bows because I can make strings for them,... too bad Archery Industry. If you want to see the strength of Gorilla Glue,....space out 3 drops on your wifes best china,.......then put it in the microwave till it bubbles,.......then sit it on the counter. Then you know its really strong. The great thing about this video is its not only how to build a heavier arrow it's a more durable arrow. He left out where you can get better arrow building components,....Lancaster Archery would be my guess. 3Rivers may have some of this stuff. Don't go to Amazon till you can choose American manufacture over Chinese stuff,...you want your order in a few days not a few months. I ordered I think Bohning Bronco vanes from Midway USA got them in 4 days. I ordered vanes from Walmart..com,...I have already installed the midway vanes a week ago wally world vanes were supposed to be here November 4th so I check the order status and the order is just sitting somewhere? It says in transit, Delayed,... Arriving late,....don't give China your business. I ordered Arrows then I got to thinking about the large range the arrows it claimed to fit,...... there was no such arrow I showed the seller a spine weight chart and got a refund,...6 months later the arrows arrived. Never even opened them. Great video,... some of the stuff they sell/ crossbows I watched a kid shoot a little doe with a crossbow,..... the arrow bounced off the Bambi and Bambi looked around and started eating again. So yeah you want heavier arrows.

[@sethboyce9832]

What an awesome arrow build all the way up until the broadhead goes on 😂😂. Yes give urself the best chance at success. 74 lbs. Super tough arrow. Excellent insert / outsert system…. Wait what?! An expandable that’s known for shearing off blades on whitetail ribs??? 🤣 Sadly if I was getting paid to hunt I’d do the same thing. I’m not a big fan of the montecs either but I’m guessing g5 wants tbone to push their better selling heads.

[@trdshortbus8009]

If I need to fix something quick at camp fletch wise I use an AAE mini fletcher

[@jasonmesler5977]

And I always thought you were just another pretty face. 😁 Good stuff T Bone!

[@rodneymartin5901]

Drift in an arrow. How do correct it. Yall keep it up. Doing great

[@603switchback2]

Great video! I would of liked to see you Check the FOC. Thanks

[@tyepsu]

500 grains is light for shooting 70+ lbs

[@willeypoboy5607]

Wipe the blood off of'm

[@stevenhull1231]

Do you prefer 3 fleching or 4 fleching

[@PaulSmith-tf9bn]

I've been using heavier arrows for years, FOC is the way to go.

[@TRUSTLIFENOW]

Very comprehensive video, thank you this really helped me out

[@RGBMXGonzalez]

Awesome video! Thank you for showing the process from start to finish. My boy and I learned a lot!

[@turbidplayer1019]

Lol cup of coffee and my shirt off i believe is a reference to cam hanes 🤣

[@keithmatthews3750]

Man that dot of fletch tight goes way back to camps sporting goods 😀

[@bowbender5095]

T-bone you lied to us, you said you can’t shoot

[@Spellcheekswammablamma]

That internal sleeve reminds me of an ID of a Gusset on a carbon race bike frame set

[@C.Adams82]

Throws an L in it like Wadell does when he says chimney, calls it a chimley.

[@troypowders4312]

Way too heavy. No problems here at 415 gr and 15% foc. I’ll take speed over weight any day of the week and I still blow straight through shoulders

[@BoneCollectorTube]

Accuracy kills! Every time. 400 - 500 can’t go wrong ⚡️

[@jaredklein6927]

Dang. The Boner Collector blew up.

[@grantsawyer9995]

What is the gpi of the arrow? I couldn’t find it

[@Jimbowiejr]

Well done, the different glue on the end of vanes is something I do just not the rubbery type which I have and will now use. Shooting 504 grain X impact. Think 500 is a magic number for arrow flight and getting it done. Picked up a couple more points, thanks. Sitting in my cabin in colo getting ready for elk and mule deer. Being from SC I’ll be thinking about y’all.🍻

[@maplehappy]

Great video all around but that fast forward noise you did at 38:11 sounded so real like that was crazy

[@perryknetter8577]

I really enjoyed the video full of great information

[@matthewwilson5336]

I honestly feel like I should have paid to watch this

[@hddm3]

Love this guy! Thank you for taking the time to show us how you do it

[@tater357]

Been bow hunting for over 38 years and have always wanted to build my own arrows but never got around to doing so. Atleast not with the proper equipment. Lets just say the original ideas i tried wasn't too successful. But love watching a master at work and really did pick up on a few ideas and learned a couple new things. Thank you T-Bone.

[@FullDrawOutdoors]

Great content! you can take this a step further by putting your arrows onto a roller, sometimes it may be required to cut the arrow at the nock end if there is slight wobble versus just always cutting your shaft at the field point edge. This can help make the straightness tolerance better, it will make the decals on the bow not match up, but perfect arrow flight should trump looks any day of the week!

[@stevenculver6416]

I could watch and listen to him all day.

[@jimbob7332]

why did you settle on 500 grains?

[@danielvrana9444]

Do some trick stuff for bare bow!! Throw back to the roots that made all this possible. In 1970 when I was a little boy would never thought t would be like this. I like the open sharing of info. You don’t see that a lot in a competitive sport like ours. Thank you T-Bone for sharing.

[@Logan-zz5vg]

This guy is easy to watch he's cool and humble, so many youtubers are cocky arrogant shit talkers, but this guy just gives you his experience in a good, clean way thanks T-Bone and good luck hunting

[@daveaustreng5503]

You had me with your arrow build, FOC, heavy inserts, squaring, choice of vanes but lost me when putting on a mechanical broadhead. This became the weakest part of your build, it needs to handle the KE of that heavy arrow. A sharp cut on contact broadhead would make it bomb proof. Great Video Travis I always enjoy listing to you and the Bone Collector gang, keep it coming.

[@someonewantsmeremovedatallcost]

Steve stucky is crazier than you think

[@blackdeath5026]

I used to use all black vanes on my arrows

[@CFIRST58]

I love this video!! I am new to arrow building so watching Tbone build these arrows really helps me. I especially like the way everything is explained in great detail not only what Tbone is doing but why he is doing it this way. The tips given along the process are very helpful and appreciated. Thank You Tbone for sharing and making such a Great and helpful video. You are very much appreciated!!

[@alkoonce7112]

Great instruction, just one ? How important is it to have the blades of the broad head line up with the fletchings ?

[@tygrove2629]

I am unable to get the factory inserts out of my arrow. I have used the drill bit trick and it didn’t work. What else should I do?

[@joshcatanzaro6220]

I use lighter and pliers. Rotate the shaft as you do that and be quick.

[@blackstrat6732]

T- Bone that was the best tv I’ve seen in a long time ! Keep it up…….. subscribed!

[@buckshot21000]

Is that the aluminum insert and stainless steel outsert?

[@TheEverLovingOutdoors]

Some more T-Bone Archery is needed 😊

[@csteeves9419]

I want more videos with this guy in the dojo

[@michaelharriman2794]

Yeah it's good to see everybody starting to finally catch on to what Troy's been saying for quite a while we all know you have killed a lot of deer but your numbers on the one that you don't show on TV that get away except that one that Michael messed up on oh my God the big companies that you work for are going to have a a fit

[@rorynelson7548]

Sharpen them fletchings lol

[@accurateoutdooradventures]

Thank you for the Dr. Ashby shoutout

[@perryknetter8577]

T Bone please keep doing your how to do video

[@stevepav8604]

Professor T-Bone and Professor Dudley are the best in the business ! Thanks for the lesson

[@cryptidoutlaw8707]

Great content t-bone, I been putting that rubberize glue on the ends of my fletch for 35 years now and good to see one of the greats been doing it also. It does make a difference in the life of the vanes if you have pass through shots on targets or animals. I like these types of videos would love to see more.

[@markcleveland4049]

Great video Travis thanks for the info it’s always appreciated and interesting

[@bobbyyoung7836]

Awesome Bone!