Cedar Arrows

[SD Archer]

Just getting into traditional archery and just curious about the best arrows to use. I know that may be a loaded question. I currently use a combination of 2117 eastons and 55-75 goldtips to test the difference in flight. Not real happy with either. So heres the question, are cedar arrows better, or more recamended for trad bows (my bow is 62" 45#, and I have a 28" draw). I've been told a 50# spine port orford ceder would treat me right. Does this make sense to use. Now my tip grain is still in the air. I'm using 100 gr. which needs to be heavier. I could go on for days with questions, but what do you think so far?

SD

[Wudstix]

I would not use the word "better", just as good comes to mind.  50# is about right for 135 grain broadhead or better.  145 grain plus would be a bit better.  IMVHO.

[Paul Mattson]

If you are shooting those arrows, you are over spined.  The 2117 are for bows around 60-65 and the GT's 55-75.  "Better"? It is a matter of preference, you could give them a try and see if they are right for you.

[fyrfyter43]

Yep, that's why you aren't happy with the flight of either the aluminums or the carbons. They are both way over-spined for your bow.

[Stone Knife]

I'm shooting a GT3555 out of my 45# @28 Bear Grizzly, I left them full length with a 50grain brass insert and a 125gr point they are fleched with  four 4inch parabolic feathers set at 90 degrees, 50/55 cedars would fly well out of your bow. The thing I like about shooting carbon out of lighter bows is that it is easy to get your arrow at hunting weight without having to deal with weight tubes, with my broadheads mine come in around 10gpp