Horne's longbow - which POC arrow?

[Barclay]

Hi folks,
   I'm wondering if anyone out there has experience with selecting wood POC arrows for a Horne longbow and could help me select the proper spine range for my 52# Traditionalist? I'm leaning toward 65/70's over 60/65's.

Here's the specs of my bow and the heads I like to shoot...
Horne Traditionalist 64" longbow, 52# @ my draw length of 28".
Fast Flight string.
I usually cut my arrows to 29 1/4".
(3) 5 1/2" feathers.
I hunt with 145 grain STOS and 160 grain Grizzlies.

   I appreciate any help and advice. Thanks and Happy Holidays, Tim

[Elk whisperer]

I WOULD SAY 65/70

[Fletcher]

A major factor in spine needs is how deep the shelf is cut.  If cut to center, I'd go with the 65-69's.  An email to Horne's would probably get you a good answer.  Mark will know his bows better than anyone.  Another option would be to try some test arrows.  They will let you know exactly where you need to be.

[Barclay]

Thanks guys. My bow is cut to center and is a reflex/deflex design. Pretty powerful bow and shoots around 190 fps.

   I called Horne's today and Sandy passed on my question to Mark. He said I was on the right track thinking I'd need either 60/65's or 65/70's and that he'd lean toward the 65/70's.

   I was hoping I might get lucky and find someone with a Traditionalist longbow similar to mine who has already been down this path.

   I think I'll buy some 65/70's and leave them a bit longer than 29 1/4". I'll buy a field point test kit and see what weight flies best (125, 145, 160, 190). I'll also find out if I can cut em down to 29 1/4" and get good flight or if I need to leave them a bit long.

[JMartin]

I have a 53# @ 28" Traditionalist, it shoots 65/70's best. 67 is perfect. They are 30" long, and I use 145 gr. tips. Shoots 'em with authority.

[BlacktailBowhunter]

I recomend talking to Mark Horne.

[AdamH]

I too would say 65/70 my Traditionalist is 56# @ my draw & absolutely "Thumps" a 575grn. CX 250 Heritage, Not much help, but when I talked to Mark, I think he mentioned around 70# spine, Im no wood expert by any means ... Good Luck ...

[Barclay]

Thanks again everyone. 65/70's it is!