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Author Topic: Hardwood shafts  (Read 302 times)

Offline gokartjon

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Hardwood shafts
« on: November 23, 2016, 10:20:00 PM »
I was reading the article about wood arrows in the latest traditional bow hunter. Where can you purchase hickory shafts?

Online Matt Quick

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Re: Hardwood shafts
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2016, 10:28:00 PM »
I've shot hickory arrows for while. Still have some. Hickory is tough to straighten and it can be equally tough to keep straight depending on the finish used. If you want hardwood shafts this is your guy.  https://forresterwoodshafts.com/
I've got hard rock maple and red balau. He produces an outstanding arrow shaft!!!

Offline Sam McMichael

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Re: Hardwood shafts
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2016, 09:10:00 AM »
I have used hickory for some heavy hunting arrows. They are very strong and tough. It is true that you have to monitor the straightness, but it is not too big a deal. Did I mention they are tough? Go to the link Matt Quick gave you and purchase your goodies.
Sam

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Re: Hardwood shafts
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2016, 09:24:00 AM »
I had trouble getting hickory to  fly well, I bought some maple arrows from Kustom King years ago that were great. Have not seen them offered since; wish I could find some.
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Offline SELFBOW19953

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Re: Hardwood shafts
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2016, 03:57:00 PM »
I like ash as much as, if not more than hickory.  Reportedly, ash and hickory straightened with heat stay straight better.

Kevin Forrester's shafts are top notch!!
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"Somehow, I feel that arrows made of wood are more in keeping with the spirit of old-time archery and require more of the archer himself than a more modern arrow."  Howard Hill from "Hunting The Hard Way"

Offline Mud_Slide_Slim

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Re: Hardwood shafts
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2016, 05:20:00 PM »
Graybeard,
Go to the website given above for Kevin Forrester.  He has maple shafts as well.  I've dealt with Kevin many times.  His service and products are great!

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