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SouthMDShooter
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hey what is a quality carbon shaft for a 53# @ 28 inches longbow? Im drawing the bow just a hair over 27 inches. What would the length of the arrow need to be? Also what about the spine? Thanks for the help

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Gold Tip 35/55's, Arrow Dynamic Trad Lites, CX 150's, The length will depend on your point wt. You could use Brass inserts in any of these shafts.

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This is pretty much the exact set up I am using. I am shooting CE Heritage 150's, 29" long with 125 Gr up front, 3-5" Fletch out back..

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Is your bows sight window cut to center? It can make a big difference.

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SouthMDShooter
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quote:
Originally posted by Apex Predator:
Is your bows sight window cut to center? It can make a big difference.

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axis or beman mfx in a .500 spine should put you close

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