Easton 5mm Axis – Kauffman Custom Build

The Workhorse Standard, Perfected on Our Bench.

When western big game bowhunting demands high-kinetic energy, bone-shattering penetration, and relentless durability, the Easton 5mm Axis remains the undisputed king of the backcountry. Built with USA-made ACU-CARBON™ micro-composite construction, the 5mm profile slices through harsh crosswinds and focuses impact energy into a razor-thin surface area for maximum pass-through power.

While factory-fletched arrows leave performance on the table, a Kauffman Custom Build transforms this proven shaft into a surgically precise, perfectly tuned hunting projectile.

The Kauffman Custom Studio Difference

We don't just cut shafts to length and slap on glue. Every dozen of Easton 5mm Axis shafts undergoes our rigorous, multi-step studio prep to guarantee match-grade consistency from nock to tip:

• Spine Indexing & Marking: Every shaft is statically tested on our high-precision spine tester to locate the stiffest plane of the carbon fiber, ensuring identical arrow-to-arrow flexing out of the bow.

• Dual-End Precision Squaring: We trim and square both the point and nock ends using precision diamond wheels, creating a flawless 90-degree seating face for flush-fitting HIT inserts and nocks.

• Hand-Prepped Custom Fletching: Shafts are thoroughly degreased, wrapped with heavy-duty Onestringer custom wraps, and fletched by hand using high-profile vanes (Q2i Rapt-X or AAE Max Stealth) with exact helical orientation.

• Grain & Tolerance Sorting: Your dozen is weighed and matched to ensure tight weight groupings across the entire pack.

Technical Specifications

• Shaft Inside Diameter: .204" (5mm Small Diameter)

• Carbon Layup: Easton ACU-CARBON™ High-Strength Composite Fiber

• Straightness Tolerance: ±.003" (Standard) or ±.001" (Match Grade Option)

• Insert System: Easton 5mm HIT 8-32 Inserts (16 gr) or Optional Brass HIT Break-Off Inserts (50–75 gr) for heavy FOC setups.

• Nocks: Pre-installed 5mm X-Nocks

• Origin: Made in the USA

Custom Build Options (Configured Above)

1. Select Your Spine: 260 (11.5 GPI), 300 (10.7 GPI), 340 (9.5 GPI), 400 (9.0 GPI), or 500 (8.1 GPI)

2. Custom Carbon-to-Carbon Length: Precision cut to your exact draw specs.

3. Insert & Front-End Setup: Standard 16gr HIT insert.

4. Wrap & Vane Options: Choose your wrap color, vane model, helical offset, and cock-vane accent.

Ready to test before you commit to a full dozen?

Order the single-shaft sample in our $22 Standard Test Flight tier. Get the exact custom-prepped arrow sent to your door, test it on your setup, and receive a $20 store credit code toward your full dozen order!