New to Traditional Bowhunting: Questions on Arrows

[cmdowell]

Just got into traditional bowhunting.. What size wood arrows should I be using with a 35# longbow at 27" draw.. Also, can anyone briefly outline the steps in making arrows? I know the basics but confused on the painting process.. Is a 35# longbow suitable for hunting whitetail?

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Your States Reg's will tell you if 35# is enuff... To start out with I wouldn't us 35#..

what kind of bow?
what is weight at full draw?
long bow or recurved?
what point weight?

[cmdowell]

Somebody built the bow and gave it to me several years back.. Its a 62" longbow.. 35# at full draw with 125 grain points.. Sorry if I don't sound like I know what i'm talking about.. Still new to all this

[John3]

Chad,
Check this website for arrow spine information.
It will help you get started.   http://www.arrowsbykelly.com/Spine_Charts.html

This is the order in which I "work" my wood shafts.  

Straighten (they don't need to be perfect like a carbon shaft) if the nock is on correctly they WILL fly right.

Stain- any stain you like, make sure it will work with your glues.

Seal- I use two coats of Super Coat

check for straight again.

crown dip- I like yellow. 8" to 10" it's all personal preference.

Crest the shaft-  again, colors and how many are up to you.

Fletch with good feather fletches.

If you get stuck, just post or PM someone. Building a quality wood arrow is not rocket science, doing it well is practice and good workmanship.


The gang loves to help new traditional archers.

John III

[Grey Taylor]

Chad, this basic buildalong may be of service to you:    Arrow Buildalong  

Guy

[Stringwacker]

My son took several Mississippi whitetails with a 33 pound recurve pulled at 24". With a razor sharp two blade head it doesn't take much if you keep your shots short.