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Author Topic: wood arrow for longbows  (Read 244 times)

Offline longbowray

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wood arrow for longbows
« on: January 18, 2014, 07:01:00 PM »
Hill bow 26@53lb what wood would you use , I'm thinking 45/50 with 125 points , would like to hear what you think .
 Thx Ray
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Offline Gordon Jabben

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Re: wood arrow for longbows
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2014, 07:16:00 PM »
If you pull an honest 26", that sounds about right.

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Re: wood arrow for longbows
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2014, 07:57:00 PM »
Be prepared to go 145 grains if you cut your arrows to 27" bop or less. With a B50 string 40-45 will be a sure bet with 125 grains up front, if you cut your arrows to a proper Hill style length.

Offline grayfeather

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Re: wood arrow for longbows
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2014, 08:57:00 PM »
I would try a 45-50,i would start with at least 29 inches and work your way shorter.do not worry about your arrow sticking out ,and I like 125 grains.keep your arrows within a 5 grain range, and always use the same weight shaft.it is ok to go up in point weight, but start at 125grains.just my thoughts.

Offline Surewood Steve

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Re: wood arrow for longbows
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2014, 01:58:00 AM »
If you called me I would suggest 50-55 to start with and maybe 55-60 if that doesn't work.  Back tapered arrows on a long bow have some advantage.
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