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I have a dozen carbons and they fly well enough out of three of my longbows. All three of those bows are different lengths and pull 52, 55 and 56 They were easy to tune to my go-to bow, the others were just lucky accidents.
That said I am addicted to wood and have mine arrow fletching down to 4 inch. Long may wood fly!
-------------------- goodness of woodness, Semper Fidelis. Molon labe Posts: 2022 | From: Nevada | Registered: Feb 2004
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While I know that it is not for everyone or even every bow, but with a Hill style longbow a cedar arrow that is cut to a minimum length can be made to fly very accurately and is a constant reminder of ones draw length control and still fly. I part out shafts that are 5 pounds less spine and cut them net length for blunts and target points. My broadheads are cut so my maximum draw just touches the the back of the broadhead. with a little practice it comes natural. We are suppose to have reasonable control of our max draw and minimum draw anyway, might as well let the arrow length encourage it. I personally have seen many more guys trying to shoot arrows that are way too stiff than too light with any material. Like I said before it is easier to get an arrow light enough with a shorter draw without a lot of messing around or experimenting. I shoot carbons, metal and wood, I don't really see much difference in accuracy with any of them on perfect shots, but I have noticed that one of my set ups that uses an arrow that is two inches longer than normal are quicker to react to a hot or a dead release more than my other set ups.
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most folks don't use the proper spine carbon for their bow(s) or themselves. that's why they have shooting/tuning issues. most of that is the fault of the carbon shaft manufacturers, imho. ever wonder why most carbon shafting is listed in 20# spine range increments? because there is a vast difference 'tween carbon arrow static and dynamic spines - this is not true for woodies.
woodies are beautiful, organic missles that say "traditional bowhunting", but they are not as durable or consistent as the cheapest of carbons.
both shaft types will make up into proper killing sticks if you get the right ones (for your bows and you).
-------------------- "Molon Labe" (Come and Get Them) ~ Instinctive Archer Magazine ~ TGMM Family of the Bow ~ NRA Life Member Posts: 8858 | From: NJ | Registered: Mar 2003
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I think Rob is right on. I've had my share of carbons, and man if you cut'm a tad short, I've never had luck getting the spine back, short of adding a volkswagen to the front.
I believe with Wood you get what you get for spine, and it is a little less trial and error acheiving good flight...
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I like shooting wood. It is not the easiest material to make arrows out of. But shooting traditional bows and arrows is not the easiest way to kill an animal. I just think it adds to the enjoyment factor. Gary
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Carbon shafts drive me nuts tuning and I gave up on them a long time ago. Aluminum or wood just seem to be more forgiving and easier to tune for me. YMMV
-------------------- "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward Black Widow PSAV 42#@29 Howard Hill Redman 45#@29 Northern Mist Superior 43#@28 Blue Ridge Snowy Mt 51#@30" Posts: 676 | From: Rhode Island | Registered: Nov 2004
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I have a 26 in. draw also, and I cant make ( for the cost) anything shoot for me as well as wood. My recurve will shoot most anything in reason. My long bows just shoot wood better. If im shooting good, my woodies will. Most people cant shoot good enough that it matters what type of arrow material you shoot. Howard Hill didn't shoot carbons or aluminum, would you want to shoot against him?
-------------------- 21st Street Chinook 58@28 64" HH Wesley SPL 56@28 68" GN Bushbow 56@29 64" Howatt Martin Bushmaster 50@28 64" Bear Super Grizzly 50@28 58" HH Wesley Spl 52@26 66" You can do a lot of things when you have too W S Butler My Grandfather Posts: 1139 | From: Painted Post , NY | Registered: Jan 2011
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