posted
I recently recieved a red wing hunter bow 52" , 54lb @28" looking to get some arrows that will shoot well out of it any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
-------------------- John 3:16 Posts: 117 | From: Meadville, Pennsylvania | Registered: Nov 2007
| IP: Logged |
posted
At your draw length you are pulling approximately 48lbs. A test kit from Surewood Shafts between 35-40 to 45-50 would be a good start. A shaft length between 27-28" and a variety of point weights ranging from 125 to 190 grains will allow you to fine tune. My suggestion would be a 28in 45-50 shaft with somewhere between 160 and 190gr up front if you want a good hunting arrow.
-------------------- Wapiti Spike Longbow 58#@29"
Bear Grizzly 55#@28"
Hoyt Dorado 50#@28"
J.K. Traditions Kanati 58#@29" Posts: 190 | From: Long Island, NY | Registered: May 2008
| IP: Logged |
posted
I asked this question for the same weight bow. The big difference is that I draw 30" so I'm pulling more like 60#. Anyways, this link might help you a little bit, though it deals a little more with carbon since I was hoping to shoot the Beman classics out of my bow. I still think the basic principles would apply. Hope it helps! http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=114180;p=2
posted
A 400 spine Axis or Beman arrow at 29" with 200 grains would be perfect. If you are shooting wood go with a shaft spined at 65-70 if you are using 125 grain points. Go and extra 5# in spine on a wood shaft for every 25 additional grains in point weight and cut shafts to 29" BOP.
-------------------- The best things in life....aren't things!
posted
Like Bill said, I shoot 51#@my dl (28"). I shoot GT5575's cut to 29" with 200grn up front(50grn insert & 150grn ww). They fly great! Also, Easton Legacy 2018s cut 29" with 150grn ww fly great. Hope this helps
-------------------- stalk softly and carry a bent stick Posts: 269 | From: Kentucky | Registered: Dec 2005
| IP: Logged |
quote:Originally posted by Bill Carlsen: A 400 spine Axis or Beman arrow at 29" with 200 grains would be perfect. If you are shooting wood go with a shaft spined at 65-70 if you are using 125 grain points. Go and extra 5# in spine on a wood shaft for every 25 additional grains in point weight and cut shafts to 29" BOP.
Bill, that set up is way too stiff for a 48# short draw set up...even 500s might be a stretch.
-------------------- Ishi was a Californian Surfboards were invented to prevent the truly gifted from ruling the earth... Posts: 2646 | From: CA ... where the turf meets the surf | Registered: May 2004
| IP: Logged |
posted
Less playing around if you go to some woods. Douglas Fir, Cedar, Ash and many others. Check with Fletcher or Snag they can help you with some good woods.JMHO
-------------------- Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world, but the Marines don’t have that problem. —President Ronald Reagan Posts: 7953 | From: NJ to GA back to NJ =Lost ;) | Registered: Sep 2009
| IP: Logged |
posted
Beachbowhunter: You're correct. I didn't really get past the 54# at 28". I jumped the gun. I was responding to the heading and the initial question. At 26" the 500's would be a better choice. At 28" I'de still go with my original response.
-------------------- The best things in life....aren't things!
UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!
Printer-friendly view of this topic
![[wavey]](graemlins/wavey.gif)
![[campfire]](graemlins/campfire.gif)
![[Cool]](cool.gif)
