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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: RodL on December 07, 2009, 10:00:00 PM
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I have a 45lb stallion classic, I will be drawing 28". I think the riser is cut 5/16 past center. I'm going to be hunting whitetails, mostly from treestands and limiting my shots to 20yds or less. Any recommendations for arrow length, insert weight and a good broadhead to use. Thanks
Rodney
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Here is what I use from my 46# Kanati R/D longbow:
Beman ICS Bowhunter 500s cut to 30", standard insert, 135 gr. Zwickey Delta two blade (big and wide), 100 grain adapter, 3-5" shield cut feathers. This set-up weighs 520 grains.
I draw 28" too. With this combination I had a complete pass-through on an 8 point Iowa buck at 22 yards from a tree stand this year. It was a double lung shot, and he was 97 of my steps away when he crashed (I'm 5'9", so my steps are kinda short). This one works for me.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/My%20Buck%202009/IMG_1855.jpg)
Note the color change on the feathers ;)
Hope this helps.
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Oops! Wrong button. :knothead:
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Thanks 30coupe.
Anyone else like to contribute?
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30coupe, what is the spine of those beemans? Does the name bowhunter mean its a certain spine?
I am waiting on a 45# Quinn Stallion myself so I am going to follow this thread too. I may be able to contribute in a week or so.
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Goldtip 3555's with 145 tips...maybe some weight tubes to get the weight up. But they shoot like darts with 5inch feathers.
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500 spine most likely will work for you
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Neutron,
The spine is 500, sorry. I edited my original post. They are about 21 percent FOC. I get great arrow flight and penetration.
Russ
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I had a #47 quinn that loved full length 35/55 with 200 to 250 up front. Wish I'd never sold her.
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I use 1916 aluminums now. Used woodies for many years. Use old bear razorheads and magnus two blade heads. My Stallion is 45# @ 28". I've always cut my arrows 3/4 of an inch longer then my draw.
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I don't like two inches sticking past my draw length. I use 2016 @ 28" bop, on my 45 pound Shakespeare, and several other bows of that poundage. I just use standard insert and 125 grain point...like we used to for decades 8^). They are about 470 grains and will go through deer as quickly as any arrow around. If you want carbons, go with the 600 spine and you won't need a couple extra inches sticking past the bow, and you can still add some front weight if that's what you want.
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Thanks to everyone who posted, I guess I will have to decide if I want Carbon or Alum.
Rodney
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I have 3 Quinns, bunch of limbs. I would use a GT 35/55, cut one inch past your actual draw, 150-175 grain head, alum std. insert and alu. insert in arrow. 4" parabolic feathers, set the nock 1/4 high and let her rip. George is on the money, keep it simple. I used this same set up here to take a bunch of deer and turkeys the last 3 years, 10-30 yds. Holler back if you need more help tuning that Quinn. Sam
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Most any .500 spine carbon should tune just fine and it will still be straight after you shoot it hundreds of times. You could shoot it a little longer and lighter with 125gr tips or cut it a little shorter and add more tip weight and increase foc. One of the many advantages of carbon arrows.
Nothing wrong with an extra inch or two. :bigsmyl:
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Thanks again.
Rodney