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Author Topic: Help with selecting new arrows for pronghorn  (Read 216 times)

Offline Sambar

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Help with selecting new arrows for pronghorn
« on: May 23, 2012, 04:53:00 AM »
Hi there I just got my pronghorn it's a 62" 50# @28" but I draw to 30" so I was thinking it would be around 55# @30" my draw. I want to get some cheap hunting arrows nothing fancy I would prefer wood and was thinking of using the ma3 3 blade broadheads they are 130gr glue on.

What spine should I use ?
Any suggestions on made up arrows eg 3 rivers, kustom king?

I just want something cheap as I do alot of shooting and hunting and don't want to have to make my own. I would consider a cheap carbon that has a wood finish as well. I just want to keep it really simple.

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Offline Shedrock

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Re: Help with selecting new arrows for pronghorn
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2012, 10:56:00 AM »
I think 70-75 spine should work for you.

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Re: Help with selecting new arrows for pronghorn
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2012, 12:28:00 PM »
Heritage 250's with about 175-200 on the tip  cut to about 31-3/4ish would be great.
 Sometimes its actually cheaper in the long run buying a mid-level carbon, I think thes will be about 80-90 for a dozen including inserts and knocks.

Beman bowhunters in 340 spine are cheaper at about 50-60 a doz. but no wood grain.

I shoot the same poundage as you do at the same draw.

Always foot your carbons.

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Offline Sambar

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Re: Help with selecting new arrows for pronghorn
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2012, 02:16:00 PM »
Cheers guys I'm really keen to get it tuned up and out and hunting. I have shot a few woodies I have for my hill bow but they are a little stiff but it shoots like a dream. I had no idea how beautiful these pronghorns feel in the hand, they have a real nice wieght to the riser not to light not to heavy. I was thinking around the 70# spine mark in woods would work as my hill arrows are 80 and they r a little stiff. But I've never tried to work it out for wood shafts before and I dont want to get the wrong ones.
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Offline Bill Carlsen

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Re: Help with selecting new arrows for pronghorn
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2012, 02:44:00 PM »
If you want to be economical invest in some decent carbons, foot them and they will last forever unless you loose them. There is no such thing as a cheap wooden arrow last time I looked.If they are cheap they probably won't hold up.
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Offline Sambar

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Re: Help with selecting new arrows for pronghorn
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2012, 07:55:00 PM »
Thanks mate I agree that carbons will be the most economical in the long run but I have this funny thing about running carbons though a wood bow LOL but maybe i should give it a go. But I just love wood there's something about it I'm not shore what it is.
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Offline slivrslingr

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Re: Help with selecting new arrows for pronghorn
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2012, 04:20:00 AM »
If you decide to try carbons, you won't find a better deal than the Gold Tip blems that Big Jim sells.  He's a sponsor here on TG.  You would likely need the 55/75's with a 125gr. point.

Offline Sambar

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Re: Help with selecting new arrows for pronghorn
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2012, 07:07:00 AM »
any other input on spine im getting the same vibe as shedrock at around 70# but is anyone else shooting a pronghorn with woodies around this # that could give me a little more piece of mind before i go ordering shafts

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Offline centaur

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Re: Help with selecting new arrows for pronghorn
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2012, 07:59:00 AM »
I shoot 65-70 out of my Pronghorn that is 56 @ 28, so you are on target with something around a 70# spine. Enjoy, mate.
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Offline Sambar

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Re: Help with selecting new arrows for pronghorn
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2012, 12:43:00 AM »
cheers mate
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Re: Help with selecting new arrows for pronghorn
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2012, 12:54:00 AM »
I love wooden arrows. They probably cost more in the long run but theres just something about wood that turns me on. I would buy a test pack from Braveheart Archery and you should be able to get just the right spine. They sell Surewood shafts and they are great wooden arrows. Good luck.
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Re: Help with selecting new arrows for pronghorn
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2012, 02:04:00 AM »
2X,

Shedrock
I think 70-75 spine should work for you.

Congrats on a fine bow.

The best wood arrows for the least cost will be the ones you make. You are then in control. Graphite have wider spine range, but you can order a mixed set (test arrows)from the  sponsors you mentioned.

There are a number of other sponsors including Raptor Archery, Wilderness Custom Arrows, The Feathered Shaft, and Elite Arrows. I apologize for not listing more. You might take a minute to go thru the sponsors and check their websites.
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