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Author Topic: Wood arrow shaft spine/length advice  (Read 262 times)

Offline BassBow

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Wood arrow shaft spine/length advice
« on: August 16, 2013, 04:39:00 PM »
Folks,

I am gearing up for a winter project and would love some advice. I want to make my own wood arrows and have no idea what spine or length I should buy. I am thinking POC. Also, what tip weight would you recommend???

I have a 27.5 inch draw. I am currently shooting GT trads @ 29.25" with 175 on the tip.

Thanks!!!
Toelke Classic Whip 48# @ 28"
Big Jim Buffalo 51# @ 29".

Offline Prairie Drifter

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Re: Wood arrow shaft spine/length advice
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2013, 04:51:00 PM »
You can't compare wood to carbon. Need to know what your bow specs are.
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Re: Wood arrow shaft spine/length advice
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2013, 04:55:00 PM »
My Buffalo by Big Jim is 51# @ 29". I draw 27.5".
Toelke Classic Whip 48# @ 28"
Big Jim Buffalo 51# @ 29".

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Re: Wood arrow shaft spine/length advice
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2013, 04:55:00 PM »
yep, need to know at least you draw weight and tip weight.

Even then..I'd still suggest getting some spine test arrows before throwing money at a doz.
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Offline Rick Perry

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Re: Wood arrow shaft spine/length advice
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2013, 05:06:00 PM »
the old school rule of thumb ...... arrow spine @ 28" ...... add 5lb for each additional inch of shaft ..... add 5 lb for broadhead ..... add 5 lb for FF string

at 27.5" if you are shooting a 60 lb bow with FF string . You would start with 60 lb spined arrows . No need to add for shaft length , add 5 lb for broadhead and 5 lb for FF . You would need 70 lb spine shafts
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Offline Shawn Leonard

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Re: Wood arrow shaft spine/length advice
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2013, 05:26:00 PM »
With that info I would say a 29" bop 60-65# spine with 125 grain point. Although those Big Jims are big performers, so a 65-70# may be required. My bud shoots one at 54#s and a 29" shaft he draws 28"s he shoots a 70-75# woodie with 125 up front. Snag may come along and have some input or Kelly Petersen is the best for that advise! Shawn
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Re: Wood arrow shaft spine/length advice
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2013, 07:24:00 PM »
Thanks guys!!!!
Toelke Classic Whip 48# @ 28"
Big Jim Buffalo 51# @ 29".

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