{"product_id":"victory-rip-xv-204-hunting-arrow-shafts-12-pack","title":"Victory Archery RIP XV .204 Hunting Arrow Shafts – 12 Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVictory RIP XV .204 Hunting Arrow Shafts – 12 Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory RIP XV .204 Hunting Arrow Shafts\u003c\/strong\u003e are lightweight, small-diameter carbon hunting shafts engineered for exceptional speed, flat trajectory and long-range accuracy. Built around Victory's .204\" platform, the RIP XV reduces the amount of shaft exposed to crosswinds while its lightweight high-modulus carbon construction helps deliver extreme velocity downrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RIP XV combines its lightweight 100% carbon fibre construction with digital spine alignment, precision weight matching and Victory's ICE nano-ceramic coating. Choose from \u003cstrong\u003eElite \/ V1, Gamer \/ V3 or Sport \/ V6\u003c\/strong\u003e straightness grades and \u003cstrong\u003e200, 250, 300, 350, 400 or 500 spine\u003c\/strong\u003e to build a fast, accurate hunting arrow around your bow and intended application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.204\" small-diameter hunting shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight design engineered for extreme arrow speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% high-modulus carbon fibre construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for long-range accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-trajectory hunting-arrow platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall diameter helps reduce wind deflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigitally spine aligned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach dozen weight matched to ±0.5 grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICE nano-ceramic coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 21-grain SHOK aluminum inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 8-grain AAE .204 nocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHOK system provides front-end impact protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Elite \/ V1, Gamer \/ V3 and Sport \/ V6 grades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 200, 250, 300, 350, 400 and 500 spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional heavier SHOK components and .204 back weights available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 shafts per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victory RIP XV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e .204\" small-diameter platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% high-modulus carbon fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speed \u0026amp; Long-Range Accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digitally spine aligned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±0.5 grains per dozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICE nano-ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Grades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elite \/ V1, Gamer \/ V3 and Sport \/ V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Spines:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200, 250, 300, 350, 400 and 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Insert:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21-grain SHOK aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Nock:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-grain AAE .204\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 x Victory RIP XV .204 Carbon Arrow Shafts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 x SHOK Aluminum Inserts – 21 Grain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 x AAE .204 Nocks – 8 Grain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are unfletched arrow shafts, not complete ready-to-shoot arrows. The shafts require appropriate cutting, insert installation and fletching before use as finished arrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArrow Grades \u0026amp; Spine Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVictory RIP XV shafts are available in three precision grades and six spine options. Choose your \u003cstrong\u003eVictory grade\u003c\/strong\u003e based on the desired straightness tolerance, then select the appropriate \u003cstrong\u003espine\u003c\/strong\u003e for your bow and finished hunting-arrow setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVictory Grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStraightness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite \/ V1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±.001\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGamer \/ V3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±.003\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSport \/ V6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±.006\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGPI\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull Shaft Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaft ID\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaft OD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.204\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.267\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.204\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.260\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e300\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.204\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.255\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e350\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.204\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.251\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.204\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.247\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.204\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.242\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElite \/ V1 – ±.001\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite \/ V1\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the tightest straightness tolerance available for the RIP XV at ±.001\", making it the highest-precision grade offered in this shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGamer \/ V3 – ±.003\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGamer \/ V3\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a ±.003\" straightness tolerance, offering an intermediate precision option between Elite \/ V1 and Sport \/ V6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSport \/ V6 – ±.006\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSport \/ V6\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a ±.006\" straightness tolerance while retaining the RIP XV's core lightweight carbon construction, digital spine alignment, weight matching and ICE coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways select arrow spine according to your complete bow and arrow setup. Bow speed, draw weight, finished shaft length, broadhead or point weight, insert weight and other components can affect proper spine selection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e.204 Small-Diameter Hunting Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RIP XV uses Victory's \u003cstrong\u003e.204\" small-diameter platform\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing less surface area for crosswinds to act against than a larger-diameter hunting shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReduced wind exposure becomes particularly valuable when hunting at extended distances or shooting in changing conditions. Combined with the RIP XV's lightweight construction, the small-diameter design provides a highly aerodynamic foundation for a fast hunting-arrow build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineered for Extreme Velocity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RIP XV was developed specifically around two primary performance goals: \u003cstrong\u003espeed and long-range accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVictory uses high-modulus carbon construction to keep shaft weight low across the RIP XV spine range. With shaft weights ranging from \u003cstrong\u003e9.3 GPI in 200 spine down to only 5.1 GPI in 500 spine\u003c\/strong\u003e, arrow builders have significant flexibility when creating a fast, flat-shooting hunting setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lightweight shaft can help reduce arrow flight time and produce a flatter trajectory when appropriately matched to the bow and finished-arrow configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlat Trajectory for Long-Range Hunting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the RIP XV's defining characteristics is its extremely lightweight shaft construction. Reducing shaft weight can increase arrow velocity and flatten trajectory, helping reduce the amount of elevation correction required as shooting distance increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the aerodynamic advantages of the .204\" diameter, this makes the RIP XV particularly well suited to western hunting, mountain hunting and other situations where longer shots may be encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e21-Grain SHOK Aluminum Inserts Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach RIP XV shaft includes a lightweight \u003cstrong\u003e21-grain SHOK aluminum insert\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lightweight insert complements the RIP XV's speed-focused design while providing the benefits of Victory's SHOK front-end system. The SHOK system incorporates an impact-protection sleeve designed to protect the front of the carbon shaft and increase impact strength and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe system also gives arrow builders additional options for adjusting front-end weight and FOC when a heavier finished configuration is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e8-Grain AAE .204 Nocks Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach RIP XV shaft includes an \u003cstrong\u003e8-grain AAE .204 nock\u003c\/strong\u003e sized for Victory's small-diameter shaft platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the 21-grain SHOK inserts and .204 nocks supplied with the dozen, you receive the primary front and rear shaft components required before cutting, assembling and fletching your custom hunting arrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSHOK Broadhead Adaptor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SHOK system accepts broadheads with a standard \u003cstrong\u003e8-32 thread\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing hunters to use a broad selection of conventional hunting broadheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe exclusive impact-protection sleeve helps reinforce the front of the carbon shaft against fracturing while the hard-anodized aluminum construction provides a lightweight connection between the shaft and broadhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDigitally Spine Aligned\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery RIP XV shaft is \u003cstrong\u003edigitally spine aligned\u003c\/strong\u003e to support increased accuracy and shot-to-shot consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent spine orientation helps minimize shaft-to-shaft variation and provides a more uniform foundation when building, tuning and broadhead testing a matched set of hunting arrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWeight Matched to ±0.5 Grains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach dozen RIP XV shafts is \u003cstrong\u003eweight matched to ±0.5 grains\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClosely matched shaft weights help reduce unnecessary variation throughout the dozen and provide a consistent starting point for finished arrow weight, trajectory and grouping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eICE Nano-Ceramic Coating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVictory applies its \u003cstrong\u003eICE nano-ceramic coating\u003c\/strong\u003e to the RIP XV shaft surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe slick coating is designed to improve penetration while also making arrows easier to remove from targets during practice, sight-in and tuning sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild for Speed or Increase FOC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe included \u003cstrong\u003e21-grain SHOK aluminum insert\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a lightweight starting point that complements the RIP XV's extreme-velocity design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHunters wanting additional front-end weight can move to heavier compatible components. This allows the RIP XV platform to be configured around different finished arrow weights, broadheads and FOC goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatility gives arrow builders the ability to start with an exceptionally lightweight carbon shaft and then determine how much front-end weight is appropriate for their individual hunting setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional RIP XV Components\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVictory offers additional components for bowhunters who want to customize the RIP XV's finished weight and FOC:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50-grain SHOK TL204 aluminum insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-grain SHOK stainless-steel insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75-grain SHOK TL204 stainless-steel insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.204 back weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese optional components are not included with this 12-pack unless otherwise specified.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed-focused hunting-arrow builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-range bowhunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWestern bowhunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMountain hunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-and-stalk hunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElk hunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMule deer hunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhitetail hunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheep hunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-diameter hunting-arrow builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-trajectory hunting setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunters looking to reduce wind deflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom arrow building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadhead hunting-arrow builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrow builders wanting a lightweight carbon shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victory Archery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RIP XV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-Diameter Hunting Arrow Shafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Shafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfletched Shafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% High-Modulus Carbon Fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInside Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e .204\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Shaft Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speed \u0026amp; Long-Range Accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digitally Spine Aligned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±0.5 Grains Per Dozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICE Nano-Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Insert:\u003c\/strong\u003e SHOK Aluminum – 21 Grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Nock:\u003c\/strong\u003e AAE .204 – 8 Grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Grades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elite \/ V1, Gamer \/ V3 \u0026amp; Sport \/ V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite \/ V1 Straightness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±.001\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGamer \/ V3 Straightness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±.003\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSport \/ V6 Straightness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±.006\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Spines:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200, 250, 300, 350, 400 \u0026amp; 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 Spine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.3 GPI | .267\" OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250 Spine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1 GPI | .260\" OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300 Spine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.1 GPI | .255\" OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e350 Spine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.4 GPI | .251\" OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 Spine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.9 GPI | .247\" OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500 Spine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1 GPI | .242\" OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Victory RIP XV is purpose-built for bowhunters who prioritize \u003cstrong\u003espeed, flat trajectory and long-range accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts lightweight \u003cstrong\u003e.204\" small-diameter carbon construction\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces the shaft profile exposed to crosswinds while allowing arrow builders to achieve extremely low finished shaft weights compared with many conventional hunting-arrow platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVictory adds \u003cstrong\u003edigital spine alignment and ±0.5-grain dozen weight matching\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide a consistent foundation for building a matched set of hunting arrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from \u003cstrong\u003eElite \/ V1 ±.001\", Gamer \/ V3 ±.003\" or Sport \/ V6 ±.006\"\u003c\/strong\u003e straightness grades and an extensive \u003cstrong\u003e200 through 500 spine range\u003c\/strong\u003e to match the shaft to your bow and finished-arrow configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith lightweight \u003cstrong\u003e21-grain SHOK aluminum inserts and 8-grain AAE .204 nocks included\u003c\/strong\u003e, the RIP XV provides the primary components needed to begin building a high-velocity small-diameter hunting arrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes with the Victory RIP XV 12-pack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pack includes \u003cstrong\u003e12 Victory RIP XV .204 carbon shafts, 12 21-grain SHOK aluminum inserts and 12 8-grain AAE .204 nocks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these complete ready-to-shoot arrows?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These are unfletched arrow shafts. They require appropriate cutting, insert installation and fletching before use as finished arrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre vanes included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Vanes are not included with this shaft-only configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Elite \/ V1, Gamer \/ V3 and Sport \/ V6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe grades represent different straightness tolerances. \u003cstrong\u003eElite \/ V1 is ±.001\", Gamer \/ V3 is ±.003\" and Sport \/ V6 is ±.006\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat spines are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVictory RIP XV shafts are available here in \u003cstrong\u003e200, 250, 300, 350, 400 and 500 spine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the GPI of each RIP XV spine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RIP XV shaft weights are \u003cstrong\u003e200 spine – 9.3 GPI, 250 spine – 8.1 GPI, 300 spine – 7.1 GPI, 350 spine – 6.4 GPI, 400 spine – 5.9 GPI and 500 spine – 5.1 GPI\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the outside diameters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shaft outside diameters are \u003cstrong\u003e.267\" for 200 spine, .260\" for 250 spine, .255\" for 300 spine, .251\" for 350 spine, .247\" for 400 spine and .242\" for 500 spine\u003c\/strong\u003e. All six options use a .204\" inside diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I choose the correct spine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect arrow spine depends on your complete bow setup, including bow speed, draw weight, finished shaft length, broadhead or point weight, insert weight and other components. 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