Carbon shaft selection help please.

[toby]

I just purchased a used Dwyer Dauantless R/D longbow, 57#@28", I pull 27 1/2" so probably about 55#'s at my dl.

I am wondering what carbon shaft would tune best, I would probably use 100 grain inserts to get the wait up and would like to shoot a finished arrow of about 550 grains, give or take.

I like Carbon Express Heritage shafts but would consider others. The CE 150's spine at .487 and the 250's spine at .373.

I shoot 125 grain broadheads and would like to stay with that weight.

Thanks for  your help.

[sbschindler]

either the CE 150's or goldtip 3555's would work well on your bow, 30 inch or maybe 30 1/2 lenght of arrow... the CE will weigh more the 250's or 5575's are way to stiff.

[ishoot4thrills]

Check out my specs in my signature below. I think you will find what you are looking for. I am also using 100 grain inserts. If you go slightly on the weak side, you can always build out your strike/side plate and find that they will usually tune right up. That is if your bow is cut to center or slightly past.

[mrjsl]

I would most definitely start with a CE 150 or any .500 spine shaft. CE 250's or .400 spine shafts you will never get them to shoot 125 grain heads - they will be too stiff.

[BEN]

My longbow is 54# and I shoot CE 150's @ 29", 100gr insert and 150 gr. broadhead.

My recurve is 62# and shoots CE 250's @ 30", and the same 250 gr. up front......

I'd be willing to bet the 150's would be your best choice, kept a bit longer and added weight.