New Bow - Need Help with Arrows

[Westy]

Being one of the new kids on the block I've been reading through thread after thread trying to learn as much as I can about traditional archery.

This week I bought my 1st bow - a Black Mountain Sheepeater Spirt 35#'s @ 28". The last few nights I've been researching arrow selection but I'm at a bit of a loss.

I know I've got choices on shaft materials but not sure which way to go.

So for those with more experience, what arrow selection/field tip weight would you go with? Is one shaft material better than another for starting out?

This bow will be used mainly to shoot targets, learn the form and help build stregth so that I can move up to a high pound bow that I can use for deer hunting (it needs to be #40 here in Illinois).


Thanks in advance for the help,
Matt

[saywhat?]

I would recommend some used aluminum arrows to start off with.  They can be had on the cheap here in the classifieds and other places.  The shaft size will all depend on your draw and if the shelf is cut to center.

Shafts (Eastons) in the 1916/2016/2018 range should be a good start with around 125 grain points.  If it is not cut near center, you will likely need some weaker arrows and/or heavier points.

[the force]

1916 with 125 grain tips should do pretty good for ya

[freeman]

I'm thinking lighter...

[Fletcher]

Westy, where in IL are you?  I have a bunch of Douglas Fir test arrows you can run thru it.  My arrows start at about 50 lb static spine, altho depending on your draw length, I may be able to find some lighter arrows as well.

[jeff w]

Sent you a pm

[wingnut]

The Trad 600 from 3 rivers will shoot like a dart out of that bow.  Rusty has one like it and tuned it up with 125 gr heads at 30 inches.  I think.

Connie is shooting 40 @ 26 with the same arrow and doing very good.

BTW she's at the USPS dropping of said bow right now.  LOL

Mike

[Paul Mattson]

Gold Tip Traditional 15/35's, Carbon Express Heritage 90's, in Aluminum you could go with Easton Legacy 1916's.

[Westy]

Thanks for the pointers guys!


Fletcher - I'm just north of you in Bloomington. I grew up in Auburn and still have family down there so I pass by Rochester often.

wingnut - I may have to try those Trad 600's with a 125 grain head. What size do I want to go with - 3rivers is showing 300, 340, 400, 500, 600. If I read their chart right looks like maybe the 500's will fit the bill.

[bigiron]

you might want to try 1816 alum. if you pull 28" or more.

[Westy]

My draw is 27".

[Westy]

For my setup if I go with a carbon arrow and 125 grain head, would you guys recommend adding a weight insert (50 or 100 grain) or shoot them without an insert?

[fido dog]

Westy, I'd stay away from aluminum. They are nice arrows, but not that forgiving for a newbie. They bend.....ask me how I know. Carbons will offer a bit more on your money when you have a "flyer".