3Rivers Archery



The Trad Gang Digital Market













Contribute to Trad Gang and Access the Classifieds!

Become a Trad Gang Sponsor!

Traditional Archery for Bowhunters






LEFT HAND BOWS CLASSIFIEDS TRAD GANG CLASSIFIEDS ACCESS RIGHT HAND BOWS CLASSIFIEDS


Author Topic: Arrows for new selfbow?  (Read 200 times)

Offline flounder pounder

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 79
Arrows for new selfbow?
« on: September 23, 2009, 10:55:00 AM »
I just finished a red oak board bow and need some advise on what spine wood arrows to use. It came out lower than what I wanted ( 42# )but still would like to take a deer this season with it. It is cut probaly 1/4" from center. I will be shooting 125gr. tips.

Offline Paul Mattson

  • Tradbowhunter
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *
  • Posts: 1193
Re: Arrows for new selfbow?
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2009, 11:35:00 AM »
It will depend on your draw length.  If 28" then somewhere around 30-35lbs would be a good starting point.

Offline Ted Fry

  • Tradbowhunter
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *
  • Posts: 1457
Re: Arrows for new selfbow?
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2009, 12:39:00 PM »
There are several factors to consider , fast flight or dacron for string? 30-35 would be my pick for dacron but for fast flight I would up that to 35-40#
Most pull 27" with a selfbow or shorter due to the style of handle, I am assuming you have a straight grip with heel down.
If you go to a hardwood shaft up that 5# more due to the mass weight , I would recomend something like spruce or cedar

Offline flounder pounder

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 79
Re: Arrows for new selfbow?
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2009, 01:19:00 PM »
Im sorry, I draw 27.5" and will be shooting POC.

Offline Shaun

  • TG HALL OF FAME
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *****
  • Posts: 3619
Re: Arrows for new selfbow?
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2009, 02:33:00 PM »
Yep, as above - 30-35 cedars cut 29" BOP or so. If you have them longer or have high performance string, you may have to jump up to 35-40's. Good Hunting!

Users currently browsing this topic:

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
 

Contact Us | Trad Gang.com © | User Agreement

Copyright 2003 thru 2024 ~ Trad Gang.com ©