What shaft size?

[deertraks]

I have neglected asking, but I need help in selecting a shaft size for my bow. I have a Lonewolf long bow 43#s at 28. I've been shooting GT 3555 at 30" 125gr point with 50grs added. They shoot ok. I have one entrada 600 about 29" with 125gr point that shoots better but only weighs 330grs. I'm afraid this is too light especially for hunting. Any suggestions?

[R H Clark]

You could bareshaft some 600's with weight tubes.You will need 600 or lighter spine if you draw less than 28 in.

[deertraks]

What about easton st epics? Are these shafts good?

[R H Clark]

All the Easton shafts are good.I use the Carbon Express Maxima shafts but I don't think they come in a light enough spine for you.It would be nice if you could use the threaded inserts the Gold Tip arrows use and add weight to the back of the insert untill you get a perfect flying arrow.

Leave your bare shafts full length to start testing and cut them a little at a time untill you get good flight.Carbon arrow spine will change faster with length changes than tip weight.

Thoes Entrada 600's will work but leave them full length and you will probaly need to add weight to the tip.Get some weight tubes and check to be sure you are within specs. for your bow.

[deertraks]

Thanks, for the help. When I add point weight do I get to a weight that causes too much foc? What is an acceptable foc? I'm just a green rookie when comes to trad archery. I'm trying to do away with the training wheels.

[R H Clark]

To be more help I need to know your draw length.

I am not sure of the acceptable FOC.From my experience it doesn't seem to matter too much.The only thing is that if you shoot an arrow too heavy and you miss judge the distance,it will drop much faster than a lighter arrow.9-10 grains of arrow weight per pound of draw weight would keep your bow safe and be plenty heavy to hunt Deer with.That is guessing that you draw 27 or longer.

My wife shoots 600 spine from her bow with 175 grn tips.that is a lot of FOC but it doesn't seem to matter.She doesn't hunt though, so it isn't as important that she have a flat shooting rig.

When you set up your arrow you need to think about the broadhead you will use to hunt with.You don't need to shoot heavy field tips if you will be useing a light broadhead later.Or the other way around.