newbie arrow question

[Troutfisher13111]

New here and to traditional archery. I picket up a Samick "sage" after reading a lot of on-line reviews that made me feel that it was a great beginner bow.

Now I need to grab some arrows. I was thinking of starting with carbon since they seem like the easiest to work with. I want to get my gear simplified so I can worry more about learning how to shoot than my gear.

My question is are there any concerns or problems associated with shooting carbons out of a recurve? Anything I should look out for? What style of feathers and helical to use is confusing me as well. A lot of opinions out there, but few facts.

Thanks for your time.

[lpcjon2]

Welcome to the fire, Im a wood guy and will tell you that if you post the bow specs these guys will have you set up in no time.

[Troutfisher13111]

Bow is a 62" takedown with 50# limbs. My draw is roughly 28-29". Not sure on arrow length, my compound arrows are too short to use so I was gonna order my arrows full length and have them cut down after.

[Bladepeek]

I'm sure some very experienced guys will chime in here soon with some specific recommendations. I would just caution you to go REAL slow with the cutting back. If you're drawing 28 - 29 now, you might find your draw increasing another 1/2 inch or more. An extra inch of arrow hanging out in front will leave some flexibility. I bought a dozen arrows, had them cut to fit my draw length at that time + 3/4" and started tuning them with various point and insert weights. Next thing I knew, I was overdrawing the arrow and had to sell them. Obviously, you don't want a lot of unused arrow hanging out in front when you're slipping through the brush, but plan on your draw length changing. For target work, that extra length hurts nothing.

[Troutfisher13111]

Thanks Bladepeek, I will definitely use that info before cutting my arrows.

[Rob DiStefano]

50+ pounds holding weight is quite a handful for a newbie.  consider another set of limbs 40@28 and save the 50+ for when you really can control the bow.  as to arrows, beman ics bowhunter 500 or 400, cut a few to 31", 200 grain or so point weights to keep the arrow mass weight up into the 10gpp range, 5" feathers of any style w/full helical.  

my guess is that you aren't measuring yer draw length properly since you haven't really worked on form, and it will be less than you think it is now.  make sure the arrow nock to center serving fit is loose and not tight.  if at all possible, seek out a knowledgeable local trad archer for mentoring.  good sources will be trad clubs, events, vendors.

click on the the first link in my sig line .... and good luck, pilgrim!

[Troutfisher13111]

Ok, so this is what I have came up with. My draw length is between 28-29 inches and the weight between 50-55 and arrow at 31'". I like gold tips and was gonna order their "classic" arrow size 7595.  Does this sound right? I want to make sure before ordering. Thanks!

[bigbuckmalik]

7595 will be way to stiff.  At that length depending on point weight i'd say 5575. If not 3555 or whatever the 500 spine is

[bigbuckmalik]

7595 will be way to stiff.  At that length depending on point weight i'd say 5575. If not 3555 or whatever the 500 spine is