Carbon arrow questions

[TomBow]

Recently gleaned a 58# Kodiak Magnum from a fellow trad-gang member and am looking to get some carbons for it.  I like my arrow to be 28.5" and wish to use 125 gr heads, my draw is 27-27.5.  I am looking for an arrow in the 9-10 gr/lb draw and trying to avoid adding weight tubes, just want shaft and will use heavy inserts if needed to get desired FOC (10-15%).  If you have suggestions on shafts or where I should look for more info, please help.

Thanks and best of luck to all,
Hope your time in the woods is successful, harvest or not and that the time does not fly by too fast!  

TomBow

[rastaman]

i would probably order one of the test kits from 3Rivers.  They offer several different brands of carbons.  Plugging your info into Stu Miller's calculator & using a dacron string, i came up with...CE Heritage 150 cut to 28.5 inches with a 100 grain insert and using a 125 grain broadhead gives you 530 grains total weight, 11.3gpp, and a 19.5%F.O.C. or a GT 3555 with same parameters gives 490 grains total weight, 10.4gpp, and a 21.1%F.O.C.  These numbers aren't exact but will get you close.  Good luck with your testing!

[TomBow]

Mr. Rasta,
Thanks for the info.  Which website contains Stu Miller's calculator?  I've been a frequent user of Steve Jackson's calculators but recently have been unable to locate his website.

Thanks and Best of Luck,
TomBow

[paleFace]

you can also look at arrow dynamics.

[rastaman]

click here for download  

Download the calculator AND the instructions.     It is fun to play with, but remember, use the results as a guide to fine tune the results you get.  You can plug in any kind of carbon, aluminum, wood, etc.
Good luck to you sir!