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encore4me
Trad Bowhunter
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Arrow size and point weight?
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May 14, 2009, 06:58:00 PM »
I have been bow hunting for about 20 years now but have allways used a compound. A couple of years ago I bought a Saxon American long bow and have made a vow to get a deer with it this year.
The problem I am having is no one around my area hunts with trad. archery and is unable to help me decide what might be the best set up.
My bow is 64" 55# @28" I like aluminum due to the fact I can cut them as needed. To prevent unnecessary spending what size do I need and what point weight do I need?
Currently I am using 28" 2216's with a 125gr point. I think this may be way overspined but it is what I was told to use. I only bought 3 shafts to try out so I am not out alot of $$.
1. should I just get a heavy point and use with the 2216's
2. should I just get a few more arrows of different spine with the propper point size.
I know this all depends on the bow but point me in the right direction.
Thanks Matt
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crandog
Trad Bowhunter
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Re: Arrow size and point weight?
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May 14, 2009, 07:45:00 PM »
2018 seems more in the ball park.
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encore4me
Trad Bowhunter
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Re: Arrow size and point weight?
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May 14, 2009, 07:55:00 PM »
Thanks for the reply. I think I may buy a few and give it a try.
Matt
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Bird Dog
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Re: Arrow size and point weight?
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May 15, 2009, 10:43:00 AM »
I agree---2018s.
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JRY309
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Re: Arrow size and point weight?
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May 15, 2009, 12:28:00 PM »
I would agree with 2018's or even 2016's depending on your draw length.But I too think the 2216's are way overspined for a bow that is not cut past center.
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swampbuck
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Re: Arrow size and point weight?
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May 15, 2009, 02:47:00 PM »
Do you need to cut them all the way down to 28"??
If ya can stand an inch or 2 hangin out the end you can adjust the length a little at a time and stop when you get the flight your looking for with ??grs up front.
if ya need to cut them that short and have a 26-27" draw than I'd think the 2016 with 125 up front.
I used the 2018s @ 29.5 out of a 57# LB drawn 28" and 125 up front.I think they weighed around 540
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encore4me
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Re: Arrow size and point weight?
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May 15, 2009, 03:05:00 PM »
I just ordered the test point kit, it has points from 100gr. to 250gr. Do you think a 200-250gr point would do ok? There is just no where to get just a few arrows to try out, I would like to get these 2216's to work.
Thanks Matt
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twotimer
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Re: Arrow size and point weight?
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May 15, 2009, 10:28:00 PM »
boy i'm always sticking my nose in here about these aluminum arrows.i own ever spine from 1512 to 2018s,and even when i shot 55/56# bows the 2018s were to stiff.those 2216s spine about 375 which should shoot great out of a 80/90# bow.a 2016-2014 cut 28 1/2 with 125 gr.tip should be closer to what you need,and if they are a tad weak drop down to a 100 gr.point to stiffen them up.good luck regards,robert
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