Wood arrows for my 1964 Kodiak?

[david janssen]

Im wanting to try some wood arrows out of my 1964 Kodiak for next deer season.The bow is 42#.I only have a 26" draw and I'm not sure what spine I need.I would like to use some Bear broadheads also.
Thanks to all for your help,

David

[reddogge]

David,
Here is a spine chart for wood arrows.  The way I figure it would be you are drawing close to 38# at your draw with 27" arrows so if you add 10# it would put you around 48# spine.  I'd try either 45-50 or 50-55.  Maybe someone could lend you a sample of both to try but if the 50-55 are too stiff you could go with a heavier head.

I've been assembling the tools and stuff and started building some woodies but until now I've used some old #8 Micro-Flight fiberglass that shoot really well and some over spined 2117 XX75s that still shoot OK.  There has to be 30# difference in spine between the two but they shoot fine out of 4 bows ranging from 41# -45#.

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[Migra Bill]

Good advice from the dog man.

I shoot woodies spined at 55-60 out of my 45# bows and Im pulling right at 28. So - I would try some 50-55's. I got mine from Brandywine Arrows. Called them to place the order - they were done the next day and he mailed them overnight!

 

[d. ward]

I agree good advice.I personaly draw 28" and shoot 60-65# spine out of all my bows 50# draw weight and up.bd

[kenscollick]

From my experience most Bear recurves are cut very close to center making arrow spine selection much less critical. You should error on the side of too heavy. A stiffer arrow will fly just fine out of your 64 Kodiak

[reddogge]

Bill,
They are nice looking arrows.  What am I doing making my own?  I know....I'm stubborn.