Let's Suppose...........

[Winterhawk1960]

that a person was about to acquire a brand spankin' new Treadway Black Swamp, that is 48# @ 28"......my draw is 29 1/4". I have a few 1916's that are cut to 30 5/8. I don't think that the 1916's are gonna cut it, but not sure.

I also have some GT 35/55's that are full length (30 1/2"), and I think that these will be light also.

The only ones that I have on hand that I think might be close are a few XX75 Lite 2016's that are also cut to 30 1/2".

I am relatively new to "choosing" the right arrow for a traditional bow, and am wanting to order some carbons for this bow. I am thinking that a GT 55/75 full length should put me in the ball park......knowing that I may have to play with tip weight somewhat.

What do you guys think???

Winterhawk1960

[ishiwannabe]

Up for the arrow gurus...

[Killdeer]

Try the 2016s. Cut 'em to your length, and start at 125 grain heads. You may want to try 145 and 175 grainers to tweak.
I know nothing about carbons.

Killdeer
(if they don't work, it's a great excuse to buy a new bow, hypothetically speaking, of course!   :D      )

[vermonster13]

The 35/55 should work for you depending on how heavy a tip you want to use.

[Winterhawk1960]

Killie......I like the way you hypothetically think.   :D  

Dave.....I was thinking 125 grain tips. The bow will be 51# at my draw length. Would that be to much for 35/55's??? They are full length at 30.5 inches and have 100 grain inserts in them. Sorry I forgot to mention that above.

Winterhawk1960

[BowHuntingFool]

Originally posted by Winterhawk1960:

Killie......I like the way you hypothetically think.    :D  

Winterhawk1960

Yeah she is good, probably the best hypothetically thinkers we got! lol      

[ozy clint]

i shoot 3555 at 30 1/4" with 300gr upfront out of my 54# recurve. they should work for you

[vermonster13]

1916s may even work for you, but I'd give the 35/55 first shot. You could always trim them a bit if they show too weak.

[Winterhawk1960]

Thanks everyone !!!!!!!!

I REALLY like the fact that I may be able to use something that I've already got. You know, with the economy the way it is and everything. Besides, sometime in the April - May timeframe, I'll have a bow arriving from V-Archer. It will be #45 @ 28". Sounds like those 35/55's might work for it also.

So many things I "want".....so little money    

Winterhawk1960

[Over&Under]

Originally posted by ozy clint:
i shoot 3555 at 30 1/4" with 300gr upfront out of my 54# recurve. they should work for you

That is real close to my setup which is 30" with 225 grns up front from my 53 lb Centaur.

[Winterhawk1960]