Arrow info

[cbrokaw]

Hello All,
I am brand new to archery and was given a hand made recurve. It is 58", 50lb at 28" and 28 is my draw length. I am lost when it comes to which arrows to start with. I know it is a trial and error process to find the best setup but I am hoping you experts can suggest a good starting point.

Thanks!

[Wudstix]

It is going to be relative to the broadhead/point weight you want to shot.
 

[cbrokaw]

Let's say 150g broadband for starters. I like the idea of a little higher FOC %

[Wudstix]

2016 or 2018 should be plenty.  Maybe even 1916.  That bow looks like it has some "flex" in the limbs that may drive the first two.
 

[Kirkll]

There are different types of arrow shafts to consider…. Woodies, carbon, and aluminum. After you decide which way you want to go, then it’s a matter of preference on arrow length and tip weight. For 150 grain tip without any additional insert weight added you will need a longer arrow to get the right flex. I’d say 500 spine carbon full length to start will get you in the right range… you can add insert weights and shorten the arrows to fine tune the exact spine. This will increase your FOC. I buy 100 grain brass inserts and cut them to length to adjust spine and tip weight with different length arrows….

You can make it as complicated or simple as you want. ….  Kirk

[JohnnyBa]

There are different types of arrow shafts to consider…. Woodies, carbon, and aluminum. After you decide which way you want to go, then it’s a matter of preference on arrow length and tip weight. For 150 grain tip without any additional insert weight added you will need a longer arrow to get the right flex. I’d say 500 spine carbon full length to start will get you in the right range… you can add insert weights and shorten the arrows to fine tune the exact spine. This will increase your FOC. I buy 100 grain brass inserts and cut them to length to adjust spine and tip weight with different length arrows….

You can make it as complicated or simple as you want. ….  Kirk

Best advice you’ll get. Pretty darn close to how it was written in the ancient scrolls!
All I can offer is just to stay open and if archery is gonna be your “love”, do not just go with one. Creativity and the act of handling all the components that make up any arrow build is absolutely exhilarating. Start with one and go. Carbons are a good start but just don’t stop there. Woodies and ‘Lummies have sweet place in a quiver as well and seriously, woodies make archery MAGIC!
John

[Wudstix]

Like Johnny said, woodies make archery magic.  I favorite tapered and footed wood arrows.  I have some that have outlasted aluminums and carbons.  Get quality shafts, spined correctly and they can be priceless.  Also, in heavier poundage can be much easier to get a good heavy arrow.