Gold Tip Hunter XT – Kauffman Custom Build

Mid-Tier Precision. 100% Smart Carbon® Toughness. ±.003" Straightness Standard.

The Gold Tip Hunter XT (Extreme Tolerance) strikes the perfect balance between speed, kinetic energy, and legendary durability. Designed for bowhunters who require tight field groups and broadhead steering authority without stepping into specialized component costs, the Hunter XT is built on Gold Tip’s proven .246" standard-diameter platform.

Constructed with 100% pure Smart Carbon® technology, these shafts are engineered to retain their straightness even after passing through heavy targets, bone, or dense vegetation. Laser-inspected to a tight ±.003" straightness specification and weight-sorted to ±2.0 grains per dozen, the Hunter XT comes equipped with Gold Tip’s lightweight 12.1-grain Accu-Lite inserts and press-fit GT Nocks.

At Kauffman Custom Archery, we turn raw Hunter XT carbon into a true broadhead-steering arrow through complete studio bench prep—indexing dynamic spine, diamond-squaring both ends, and hand-fletching each shaft for zero wobble.

The Kauffman Custom Studio Difference

A mid-tier shaft achieves match-grade broadhead flight when paired with precision shop prep that eliminates component runout:

• Dial-Indicator Roller Verification: We spin-test every shaft on precision rollers to pinpoint the stiffest dynamic axis and index nocks for identical flex off the bowstring.

• Dual-End Diamond Truing: Carbon ends are precision-squared using high-speed diamond wheels, creating a dead-flat 90-degree seating plane for Accu-Lite inserts and nocks.

• Chemical Degreasing & Custom Hand Fletching: Shafts undergo complete solvent cleaning before receiving heavy-duty custom wraps and hand-fletched high-profile vanes (Q2i Rapt-X or AAE Max Stealth) for broadhead control.

• Grain-Matched Dozen Sets: Your complete set is hand-sorted and weight-matched across the batch to keep your point-of-impact consistent downrange.

Technical Specifications

• Shaft Inside Diameter: .246" (Standard Diameter)

• Carbon Construction: 100% Smart Carbon® Technology

• Straightness Tolerance: ±.003"

• Weight Tolerance: ±2.0 Grains per dozen package

• Insert System: Includes Gold Tip 12.1-Grain Accu-Lite Inserts

• Nocks: Included Gold Tip .246 GT Nocks

• Spine Options & GPI:

  • 250 Spine: 10.6 GPI

  • 300 Spine: 9.3 GPI

  • 340 Spine: 8.9 GPI

  • 400 Spine: 8.2 GPI

  • 500 Spine: 7.3 GPI

Custom Build Options (Configured Above)

1. Spine Selection: Chosen based on your draw length, peak draw weight, and point weight preference.

2. Precision Carbon Length: Measured and cut carbon-to-carbon to your exact custom specification.

3. Insert & Component Weight: Standard Accu-Lite aluminum inserts or heavy brass options (50g / 100g) for added Front-of-Center (FOC).

4. Fletch & Wrap Customization: Select your wrap pattern, vane model, helical offset, and cock-vane color.

Want to test flight this shaft on your own setup before committing to a full dozen?

Order a single, bench-prepped sample arrow through our Test Flight Program. We will spine-index, dual-end square, wrap, and hand-fletch a single shaft to your exact specs and ship it straight to your door. Shoot it on your home range, test your broadhead flight, and use the included Store Credit Voucher directly toward your full dozen custom order!