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Title: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: Yellow Dog on July 15, 2013, 08:01:00 PM

Is there a carbon arrow out there in the .450 to .500 spine range that comes in a length over 30"? I draw 30", like a turbo charger as far as draws go, but as I age I've been dropping down in weight. I'm around 47 to 51@30. I'm not a fan of EFOC and like to stay around 9 to 10 grains per pound. Currently shooting full length 32" .400 spine Gold Tip Trads. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: WESTBROOK on July 15, 2013, 08:10:00 PM

According to Big Jims site the GT 35/55(.500) is 32" now. I have some that are 30.5 but they are a couple years old. CX Heritage 150 (.495) is 32.5"

Eric

Title: Re: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: Yellow Dog on July 15, 2013, 08:13:00 PM

Eric, I'll have to check that out. Last I knew the 3555's only came in 30".

Title: Re: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: WESTBROOK on July 15, 2013, 08:16:00 PM

That's what mine are, the nock groove takes it to 30.5, like I say they are a few years old and have probably changed since then.

Title: Re: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: Stixbowdrew on July 16, 2013, 04:54:00 PM

Mike i believe easton axis comes in 31"

Title: Re: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: drewsbow on July 16, 2013, 07:07:00 PM

I just got some 3555's from big jim and they are 32"

Title: Re: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: LittleBen on July 16, 2013, 07:13:00 PM

God what I would pay to have that problem .... 25" draw here ... when my form is perfect that is.

Title: Re: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: JamesKerr on July 16, 2013, 07:13:00 PM

Try the Arrow dynamics trad lights. They come in a 32" length and are a very forgiving shaft.

Title: Re: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: Horne Shooter on July 16, 2013, 07:43:00 PM

I think a CE 150 would really fly good for you..

Title: Re: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: 2treks on July 16, 2013, 09:50:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by JamesKerr:
Try the Arrow dynamics trad lights. They come in a 32" length and are a very forgiving shaft.

X2
shoot them from 35 upto 50+
My bow last year was 50@30(my true draw length) and I used the trads from AD. Heavy points and worked great.
This year, I have been shooting lots of different bows and draw weights. They work good. Tuff arrow as well.
My favorite shaft by a MILE

Title: Re: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: Steelhead on July 17, 2013, 01:40:00 PM

I would look at the CX Heritage 150s Mike as a potential choice.

They will be in the weight range and length you are looking for and you wont have to shoot high FOC IMO.

I use tham in bows around 45-50 at my 30 inch draw.

Aluminum inserts and 150-175 grain points cut to 30.5-31 inches.

These are tough arrows and not too expensive.

Title: Re: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: Hunterdad on July 17, 2013, 03:45:00 PM

My draw length is just shy of 33" and I had a hard time finding long carbon arrows. Carbon express blue streak are listed at 32 3/4" but when measured are 33" .

Title: Re: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: halfseminole on July 17, 2013, 05:27:00 PM

Anything longer than 33"?  The horse bow I use for most work here I can reliably and comfortably draw to 36".  Been using uncut dowel rods, need to start footing them.  Just looking for something tougher than Hobby Lobby birch.

Title: Re: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: rainman on July 17, 2013, 08:32:00 PM

Try bamboo arrow shafts.  You can get them up to 39" and 95lb spine on the big auction site.

Title: Re: Long Draw Arrow Selection
Post by: Yellow Dog on July 18, 2013, 06:51:00 PM

Thanks for all the tips! I'll do a little experimenting.