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Title: Yeah, I would like to try some wood arrows
Post by: tradslinger on July 20, 2022, 08:07:18 AM
My son who has finally committed to trad shooting and hunting, has been using mainly carbon arrows that he had already. I asked if he wanted to try some wood arrows, of course I had some in several back quivers for show. His eyes lit up as he checked them out. I even let him shoot a couple to see how they flew. He told me as we walked up to the target to get the arrows, yeah, that would be awesome, really awesome. So, I fixed him up with half a dozen wood arrows with glue on field tips. He then told me that he meant to kill a deer with one of them, I smiled as I told him that I hoped he did. His two young sons think that the trad bows and arrows are the thing. They are working hard to kill the 3D target...from about ten feet away LOL.
Title: Re: Yeah, I would like to try some wood arrows
Post by: McDave on July 20, 2022, 09:59:12 AM
Hi Tradslinger,

This post would work better in Powwow. The shooters’ forum is intended for questions about how to shoot a bow.
Title: Re: Yeah, I would like to try some wood arrows
Post by: tradslinger on July 20, 2022, 10:51:25 AM
sorry, tried to remove it
Title: Re: Yeah, I would like to try some wood arrows
Post by: Terry Green on December 21, 2022, 08:45:14 AM
Moved here from Shooting Form Forum.  :campfire:
Title: Re: Yeah, I would like to try some wood arrows
Post by: H1tman7 on December 21, 2022, 08:52:54 AM
I ordered a bunch of shafts and supplies for my boys for Christmas, we’re forecast to have some nasty cold here in Kansas. We’ll crank up the fireplace and make some woodies.
Title: Re: Yeah, I would like to try some wood arrows
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on December 21, 2022, 09:02:16 AM
I switched to wood arrow about 5 years ago and I love making and shooting them.
Title: Re: Yeah, I would like to try some wood arrows
Post by: BAK on December 22, 2022, 05:56:56 PM
The key to success in the shooting sports is consistency.  Remember that when building wood arrows.  They are way more difficult to build than carbon or aluminum.  Enjoyable yes, but not as easy. :archer2:
Title: Re: Yeah, I would like to try some wood arrows
Post by: Kirkll on December 22, 2022, 07:39:16 PM
Nothing quite like a handsome set of woodies. Especially if you are crafting them yourself.

I had a lot of fun with that years ago, but it broke my heart busting them up on 3D courses. I finally went with carbon shafts for my main arrow supply....

Have fun with it... It's very satisfying.    Kirk
Title: Re: Yeah, I would like to try some wood arrows
Post by: Wudstix on December 22, 2022, 08:16:37 PM
I have morfed to tapered shafts.  Cedar, Ash, Red Balau are all great shafts.  The later is almost indestructible.  l and very heavy weight.
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire: