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Offline wahoo

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long arrows
« on: August 17, 2008, 07:43:00 PM »
just bought a osage bow from Owl bows. 50 lbs @ 25 inch and I have some 50-55 laminated birch shafts. Ed said I should try building them long 29 to 30 inches bop, thought they would fly great. Any ideas
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Re: long arrows
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2008, 07:49:00 PM »
Ed is the man, he would know.
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Re: long arrows
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2008, 10:06:00 PM »
I draw 26" and cut all my arrows to 29"bop. I like the extra weight and the extra length makes the arrow more flexible so its easier for it to get around the bow. These days I shoot mostly hardwood shoot arrows or cane arrows but even with cedars I cut them long.     Pat
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Re: long arrows
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2008, 10:22:00 PM »
thanks. I am doing it. 29" bop and the bow is cut just a hair off center so it should be pretty forgiving. Just wanted a little feed back on the new site .
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Re: long arrows
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2008, 10:33:00 PM »
Yup, I like'em long too. 29 inches bop for a 26 inch draw. Jawge
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Re: long arrows
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2008, 11:25:00 PM »
longer the better, makes for a forgiving spin
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Offline Jim now in Kentucky

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Re: long arrows
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2008, 09:26:00 AM »
Just be sure to not draw beyond 26" It would be very easy to do with longer arrows.
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Re: long arrows
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2008, 10:32:00 AM »
Jim, I have a hard enough time getting to 26".  No threat of over drawing for me!!!     Pat
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Offline wahoo

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Re: long arrows
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2008, 02:38:00 PM »
I have a very short draw and was really more concerned about how this would effect the spine and also the flight of the arrow. If anything I have more problems making sure I come to full draw as to over drawing a bow. New bow should be here this week. Can't wait.
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