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WESTBROOK
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New bow...Need the right arrow
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February 12, 2008, 06:49:00 PM »
Found a deal I couldnt refuse on a Robertson Falcon recurve. All the arrows I got are for my longbows (65-70 spine) and I'm quite sure they are too weak for this bow.
The bow is #55 @ 28" so I should be at #60 with a 29 3/4 draw. Ideally my arrow would be 30 1/2" but I know you take what works when it come to tuning. I usually shoot 160g heads.
Tell me where to start, I'll take wood, alum and carbon answers.
Thanks Guys
Eric
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WESTBROOK
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Re: New bow...Need the right arrow
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February 12, 2008, 06:53:00 PM »
Oh Yea..I want to come in at around 600-700gr.
Eric
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Re: New bow...Need the right arrow
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February 12, 2008, 07:01:00 PM »
Probably 2117s or wood at 85#-90#. I am making some 85#-90# POC arrows right now. The shafts weigh 450gr. + 160gr. tip = 610gr. If you want heavier you will have to go to a different wood or aluminum shafts.
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Re: New bow...Need the right arrow
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February 12, 2008, 07:06:00 PM »
Thanks Snag, where can you get 85-90 cedars at? that would be a perfect combo.
Eric
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Re: New bow...Need the right arrow
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February 12, 2008, 08:46:00 PM »
Try your 65-70s. They light, but might just work.
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Re: New bow...Need the right arrow
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February 12, 2008, 08:52:00 PM »
I shoot about the same set up and use beman mfx 400's cut to 31 " and 200 gr points :0)
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WESTBROOK
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Re: New bow...Need the right arrow
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February 13, 2008, 04:20:00 PM »
Thanks fellas, I'll give 'em a try.
Eric
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Brian Krebs
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Re: New bow...Need the right arrow
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February 13, 2008, 04:28:00 PM »
It is difficult to find cedar in 11/32 in heavy spines; and using a bigger diameter arrow than the broadhead can cause loss of penetration-- I just bought some parallel birch that were a joy to straighten- and they go up pretty high in spine weight; and they are 11/32. Now to wait for some grizzly grandes to show up ( if your selling those right now your making money )
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WESTBROOK
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Re: New bow...Need the right arrow
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February 13, 2008, 04:45:00 PM »
Brian, I'll take any wood shaft that will come in at 450-500g.
Where did you get the birch? The lam-birch and hickory are just too darn heavy.
Eric
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snag
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Re: New bow...Need the right arrow
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February 13, 2008, 04:47:00 PM »
You will have to ask shaft suppliers to set aside the heavy shafts to fill your order. It will take some time if you want wood that heavy. Or contact Surewood Shafts for Douglas fir shafts. They may have some that heavy.
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Brian Krebs
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Re: New bow...Need the right arrow
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February 13, 2008, 04:52:00 PM »
it is lam birch. I like it. 11/32 70-75lb spine are 580-600 grains. Hex shafts are something I am looking into also.
I am trying out the grizzly heads and strong shafts on bears this spring - to compare conduct compared to POC and spruce and aluminum.....
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Molson
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Re: New bow...Need the right arrow
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February 13, 2008, 05:19:00 PM »
My hunting partner just finished tuning his Montana Falcon in. B-50 string, 63# at 29", 160 Griz, 80/85 Cedars cut 30 1/2". Finished arrow weight is around 650. That might give you a place to start.
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WESTBROOK
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Re: New bow...Need the right arrow
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February 13, 2008, 07:06:00 PM »
Thanks guys
Things are coming together now!
Brian, I've shot lam-birch and I've always had to go 5-10lbs heavier in spine than cedar or spruce. That would put me close to 100lb spine, I dont want to know what those would weight.
Thanks
Eric
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LazerRay
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February 13, 2008, 09:59:00 PM »
I shoot Easton Exis 340 30" long with 250 grain BH. I have a 27" draw and was shoot a guesstimate lenghth of 28.5" and will never do that again all arrows get bareshaft tuned from here on out.
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