Carbon arrow help

[Tom L]

I am shooting a longbow that is 48lbs @ my 27" draw I need arrows and would like to have some carbons. I want to shoot my 175gr broad heads. I think Gold tip 3555's will work but how long to have them cut is the question. I don't think they will be stiff enough at full length for the heavy broad head and I have no way to cut carbon shafting. Tell me what you think.

Tom

pretty much depends on how far your shelf is cut in.

[onewhohasfun]

Do a search for cutting carbon shafts. You can do it. If you cut them your self it can really aid in your tuning.

[TSHOOTER]

I'm shooting 3555's 29" with 100 gr brass insert and 200gr field point.  555gr total from my Mad Dog longbow pulling 51 lbs @ 28.5.  If your shooting stock inserts I wouldn't cut the shafts yet.  You can always build out the side plate if your a little weak.  You can't add back what you cut off.  I cut shafts with a tile saw and an abrasive blade.  A dremel mounted to a board will work too.  

[Reaper TN]

Howdy neighbor, I live in the Tri-cities area of East Tennessee.  A 29 inch GT 3555 trad arrow bareshaft tunes best from my 50# Bear Montana at my 28 inch draw with 175-200 grain points and a standard aluminum insert. So many variables, I would start full length and bareshaft tune, cutting a 1/4-1/2 inch at a time. I bet you can find a China knock-off of a Dremel tool at Harbor Freight or Northern Tool for 20 bucks or less.

[Possum Head]

You wont have to cuttem My bow is 48 @ 28 and I draw to 29 and the full lenght 35-55 do fine with 100 gr inserts and 125 heads.

[Richie]

Tom , Stu's calculator shows that 30 in. 3555's with a 175 gr. point shpuld be good without any additional weight.

[rastaman]

i shoot 48 @ 27.  My longbow is cut 1/8" past center.  i shoot goldtip 3555's cut 29 inches long with 175 grain tips up front with the standard insert.