Arrow build question??

[Stephen Claypool]

Hey guy's. I have a dz easton axis fmj shafts laying in the basement and since im not shooting compound anymore im wondering if i can make these into trad arrows. There a .300 spine, so they will end up pretty heavy, but w/ a pig hunt and elk hunt planned it might not hurt.
Im shooting a 48# recurve. If i left the arrows full length(32"). Im guessing id need a 100gr insert and 200 gr tip. Do u think this would be a good starting point? Im wanting to go ahead and order the hardware, but wanted your all's opinion in case i have the wrong idea. Thanks

[nschlag]

get stu's spine calculator, it will help you get in the ballpark.

without anymore info. i will tell you that there is pretty good potential that setup will be slightly stiff imho.

depends on center cut, string type, etc.

i also think that it will shoot that arrow pretty slow, if you care about that kinda thing.

[Stephen Claypool]

Not really worried about speed. My current set up is 560 gr arrow shooting 168.
I guess i should have added that i pull 28.5".
Center cut riser and fast flight flemish string.

Ill check out the spine calculator. Thanks

[Stephen Claypool]

Huh. Im not doing something right. I downloaded the calculator, but it wont let me type any info in the box's. Can anyone help?

[JRY309]

What is your draw length and draw weight of your bow?

[JimB]

I think that with those arrows you will need more weight up front.Probably at least 50,possibly 100 grs more than you anticipate.I have been there and sold the old arrows and bought what would work.

[nschlag]

after playing with the calculator it looks like you can probably make it. it may require figuring the footing too with brass inserts. i think you can find info in the instructions about this.

as far as why the program isnt working i couldnt tell you. delete it and try again is all i can recommend.

i got the number pretty close so with brass inserts and a good field point test kit you can probably figure something out, and make em work

[Stephen Claypool]

Hey, thanks a lot. Still trying to get the calculator to work, but i guess if nothing else i can just get a test kit like ya said. Thanks man.