Number of Arrows ?

[T-Bell]

Going to RSA for the first time in July   :D  and I am starting to put together my Arrows for the trip. I'm going after Kudu, Gemsbok, Impala, warthog,Blesbok, Springbok etc. 9 days of hunting. How many arrows do you recommend?  :confused:

I've got 700gr Hickorys flying nicely, 680 gr carbons working well and want to bring some cedars as well. I'm thinking the heavy arrows for the larger game and the cedars for the impala and smaller game.

Question is how many? I'm thinking 10 Hicks, 10 Carbons and 10 cedars. Does that sound about right? :confused:  

Seems I'm full of questions - Hopfully when I get back I'll have some good stories to post -  

Thanks - T-Bell

[Dsturgisjr]

30 arrows should be plenty unless you get crazy when the guineas show up. I usually take 18 - 24 and run out of money before I do arrows.

[dave kueber]

I had 18 arrows with me and like most people ran out of money as Denny said, before I ran out of arrows. My PH had a habit of keeping my arrows after a kill so I was getting a little concerned towards the end! Travelling to and in S.Africa was a change of pace for me. I'm used to Alaska where most fly out hunts are limited to 50-75lbs for everything. In S.Africa you really don't have those concerns and taking more than enough equipment is o.k. Another nice thing in S. Africa is you don't need a bunch of clothes and can replace that space with equipment. 30 arrows should do it. IMO taking different equipment setups for various size plains game is not a necessity. One combo that you are accurate with is the key.
Have fun!

[Steve M]

Ditto to the Denny and Dave's post. I took a couple dozen and a batch of raw materials to make another couple dozen if need be. It was far more than needed and just extra weight to cary.

Dave, How many arrows did our PH get from you? I figured if I shot either way the arrow was gone for good. Miss and it's broken, hit and it goes in the PH's collection,lol.

Good hunting,
Steve

[BillW]

Denny, Just bought the Africa DVD from BW, as usual you guys hit a home run. I went to Ken Beck's bow tuning seminar at Compton last year and enjoyed it, he was very nice to all of us.  It was a pleasure watching you all, especially since I had met you, Fred and Ken last year. I was the guy asking about the Warthog shot. This and Vision Quest are now my top two DVD's.  What is next? I cannot wait to see another traditional hunting film from you guys.
Thanks,
Bill

[Dsturgisjr]

Hey again Bill. Darryl's working on a couple projects right now. Should be out this year.

I'm going to take an extra dozen arrows this year. Those guinea fowl are in trouble. I've always been too serious over there; time to mix in some fun at least one day.  

[bayoulongbowman]

Denny , my son and I enjoy your work in the  videos as well and have several of you . I am longbow nut Im shooting 61# @28 right now , last year 53#. Id like to know what kind of arrows you shoot now, basicly whats in or on your arrow...2 blade cut on impact? Longbows Rule ...and like you say ,"there just cool"!            mark#78

[Dsturgisjr]

Hi Mark, I've been shooting CX terminators for years. I tried the CX Heritage this fall. They are a woodgrain Terminator. I adjust the weight of the shaft to bare shaft tune and end up 9 -11 grains per #. The shafts for current bow weigh 730 grains tipped with Wensel Woodsmans or Grizzly broadheads.

[Tracy McQueen]

Not trying to be too nosey, but what does a trip like this set you back? I've often thought about going myself, but haven't really done a lot of research on the subject.

Thanks,

[T-Bell]

Thanks for the replys

Good info - may lower my arrow count to around 24 - as most of you my trophy fees are limited.

KyKodiak - I am anticipating the total trip to run about 8k -

 flights/transportation 2K
 PH 2.5K
 trophy fees 3K
 Misc .5K
 Hunting in RSA with a good friend - Priceless   :D  

T-Bell

[8th Dwarf]

KyKodiak...

I go every year and take several bowhunters over with me.  I'm not a paid booking agent, but I arrange hunts for quite a few guys who want to go over.  I tell them that they can hunt 14 days, pay for 7-8 animals, and pay for airfare for under $10,000.  Not much under, but that's an incredible deal when you consider the cost of Moose, Sheep, and other high profile stuff.  

I take 3 dozen made up arrows.  Since I generally go for 4-6 weeks and shoot a LOT of guineas and grouse, I also take two dozen made up shafts without feathers.  I take fletch tape and one Bittzy jig.  Works great and the two dozen featherless shafts fit in a tube in my duffle.

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[bayoulongbowman]

Paul, Have ya made any new videos lately ..you use to shoot demos at the Super Dome Sport shows?? right..If it were me Id take 3 DZ arrows ... Mark#78

[8th Dwarf]

No more videos!!!!!!!!  I just want to hunt.  The exception I might make would be Africa.  It would be way cool to put a good film together with LOTS OF INFORMATION AND "HOW-TO".

Never heard of the Super Dome sport shows!

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