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Outdoor Life Awards Easton 5.0 “Best Overall Hunting Arrow of 2025”

At Easton Archery, our commitment to excellence in design and performance has always been rooted in one goal: helping bowhunters achieve success in the field. That’s why we’re honored to share that the Easton 5.0 has been awarded “Best Overall Hunting Arrow of 2025” by Outdoor Life, one of the most trusted voices in the hunting industry.

Tested and Proven by Outdoor Life

Outdoor Life conducted extensive testing on the best hunting arrows currently on the market, evaluating each for flight performance, consistency, build quality, and effectiveness across a range of bow setups and game animals. The Easton 5.0 stood out for its balance of penetration, accuracy, and durability.

“The 5.0 is more than just an arrow – it’s an arrow system because you can build it the way you want. To start, it’s a 5mm arrow built using Easton’s ACU-Carbon process, which was made famous by the AXIS series of arrows. You can build a 5.0 arrow with 15 percent FOC that’s still a viable, long-range arrow, as opposed to one that weighs 700 grains.”

— Outdoor Life, 2025
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What Makes the Easton 5.0 Exceptional?

Ultra-Lightweight, Ultra-High Performance Carbon Design

“Where Easton hit the 5.0 out of the park is in making the shaft super light. The 300-spine 5.0 weighs 8.4 grains per inch.  So if you’re looking for a flat-shooting arrow, you can build the 5.0 to be super light.”

  • Built from Easton’s proprietary Acu-Carbon™—a seamless, USA-made process for unmatched straightness and strength
  • Micro-diameter 5mm shaft reduces wind drift for superior accuracy, velocity, and penetration

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Premium Components, Standard

  • Factory Helical-Fletched AAE Hybrid Vanes
    Improve spin and control for tighter groups and flatter trajectories.
  • 5mm Microlite™ Nocks
    Lightweight yet durable nocks designed to preserve front-of-center (FOC).
  • 5mm HIT Collars (Included)
    Protect the shaft end and reinforce the point of impact.

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Broadhead-Ready Compatibility

  • Works seamlessly with:
    • 5mm HIT 8-32 Inserts
    • 5mm Match Grade Half-Outs
    • Fixed or mechanical broadheads

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Built for Tunability and Versatility

  • Available in six spine sizes: 250, 300, 340, 400, 500, and 600.
  • Designed for precision tuning and compatibility with a wide range of hunting bows and setups.

Made in the USA

  • Every Easton 5.0 arrow is proudly built in the U.S. using Easton’s seamless Acu-Carbon™ process, delivering elite performance with consistent spine and straightness from batch to batch.

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Built for Bow hunters Who Demand More

“Easton finally built the ultimate arrow when they came out with the 5.0.”

— Outdoor Life, 2025

Hunting arrows aren’t just about specs—they’re about results. The 5.0 offers confidence in every shot and reliable performance across species. Whether you’re tuning for a high FOC build or shooting straight from the factory, the 5.0 adapts to your needs while delivering deadly performance when it matters most.

Join the Best in the Field

Being awarded the best overall hunting arrow of 2025, the Easton 5.0 joins a legacy of trusted, field-proven gear that hunters depend on. If you’re building a new setup or upgrading for next season, there’s no better place to start than with the arrow that just earned the top spot for 2025.

👉 Learn more and explore the Easton 5.0 arrow here: Easton 5.0 Arrow

👉 Read the full Outdoor Life review here:
https://www.outdoorlife.com/gear/best-hunting-arrows/