Perfect arrow flight (Turkey Creek Longbow)

[DeerSpotter]

Problem solved, well I guess it wasn't a problem until I thought it was !, the new bow had to have new arrows, you know how that goes,  I did not go with wooden arrows so I am not a purist just yet, I purchased axis 500, and then I got to thinking maybe they are to light.

I fleached them with 5 in. right helc. feathers, used a 125 gr. Target tip, they weigh in at 418 gr total arrow weight for a 42# @ 29" 63" total arrow length is 30 1/2 inches.  I thought I might have to put a 145 gr target tip on the front.  But they are flying really good, nice and straight.  There also flying at 180 FPS, which is also nice, the penetration with the axis arrows, is really good, into a fairly new block target, at 20 yd. they penetrate at least 10 in.,

To say the least, I am very pleased with my
" Turkey Creek Longbow " and the setup I have now, this week is supposed to be 50° or colder, which is really nice, snow to the north of us, which is great, in about two weeks I'll probably take the bow to the woods, I'll have to limit myself to 5 to 20 yd., but that's OK.

The only problem this bow gives me, is it makes me wonder, how nice the one piece Turkey Creek longbows are ?

But I don't want to turn into a bow - a - holic, I'll just enjoy this one for awhile.

Besides, I can order different limbs for this three-piece takedown, and that's a nice option.

Carl

[eagle24]

Carl,

My 45# TC shoots axis 500's like a dart also.  If you want a little more weight try Beman MFX Classic 500's.  Same spine but about 50gr heavier.  I shot mine yesterday for the first time in about 2 weeks (been shooting my other bows).  I don't know what it is, but I find my TC very easy to shoot.

Oh, just noticed your comment about the 1-pc.  They are nice!  I have shot both (1pc & 3pc) and personally prefer the 1-pc a little more.  I think Doug will tell you the 1-pc is slightly faster also.

Greg

[DeerSpotter]

Greg,

Thanks for the info, but I think I will use my axis 500's they seem to be doing just fine, I like the way it shoots, and you're right it's easy to shoot.  Now if I can get my grouping a bit tighter, I'll be OK.  Right now I am in 8 to 10 in. ring.  I will have to work on it.  And the Turkey Creek Longbow is really quick.

I had some axis 400's and I wanted to use those, but they seem to be too heavy, some on here would probably say he can't have too heavy of an arrow.  But I wanted to keep it in that higher range 168 - 180 fps.  I am just surprised that it does shoot that fast.  I checked at a couple times, and use quite a few different arrows of the same weight.

So I'm pretty satisfied with the setup I have, it's going to be nice, when the first deer goes down from the new Turkey Creek Longbow.

Thanks

Carl

[eagle24]

Nothing wrong with the axis 500's.  I shoot them from one of my bows.