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Title: arrows for wife target bow
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on March 14, 2011, 02:20:00 PM

I have an old American Maiden target bow for my wife to start shooting with. It draws 20# at her draw. Wondering about using dowels for some arrows, or should I try some kid arrows? I don't think the kid arrows will be long enough. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: arrows for wife target bow
Post by: Frank Warnke on March 14, 2011, 02:32:00 PM

I doubt kids arrows will be long enough and dowels will most likely be too stiff.

I buy shafting from Kustom King for my wife.  They start at 25-30# and she appreciates well tuned arrows.

Title: Re: arrows for wife target bow
Post by: Brett Wilmore on March 14, 2011, 02:33:00 PM

Easton Jazz or Platinums aluminums are light enough and spined lightly enough.  You can get them spined about 1000 which would be about right for your wife.  Don't cut them down to her draw length--leave them pretty long.

Another good option is the 28" wood youth arrows from 3 Rivers Archery, except I recommend cutting off the crimp-on points, re-tapering, and gluing-on 70 grn 5/16" field points.

The aluminums will out-perform the woodies (fly like darts) but cost a lot more.  At only 20 lbs, you really need to keep the weight down on the arrows to keep your wife from getting discouraged.

Good luck!
~Brett

Title: Re: arrows for wife target bow
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on March 14, 2011, 03:32:00 PM

Thanks Frank

Title: Re: arrows for wife target bow
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on March 14, 2011, 04:50:00 PM

Jerry I sent you a PM.

Title: Re: arrows for wife target bow
Post by: lpcjon2 on March 14, 2011, 06:54:00 PM

Get some fall stalkers from dicks they are cheap.And check the classifieds guy have been selling light wood.