Well, I finally got my arrows finished for the 2015 season in general and my September moose hunt in particular. As you have probably noticed, I like an arrow that I can see. I would rather break one as lose one! I guess because I've got so much time invested in making them. I tried several new things on this batch and have been pleased with the results so far.
The first thing that I did differently was change my shaft material. I have used ash for a decade but it is hard to find now. So I decided to buy some maple shafts from Forrester Wood Shafts. Kevin has all sorts of neat hardwoods to choose from and he makes an excellent product. The grain was tight on all of the shafts and they were very straight.
The second thing I did for the first time was try my hand at marble cresting. I haven't perfected the technique yet but the results were passable.
Of course, I did a little flame cresting on these arrows too. I don't know why more people don't do this. I think it looks really cool.
The last thing I did was change broadheads. I have used the 200 grain Ace Super Express broadheads for years but I was concerned about tip curling if I hit a moose bone. So I did some research and decided to try the 190 grain Cutthroats by Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear. They are a single-bevel head machined out of a single piece of steel so there is no weld or braze to possibly fail. They also come with a lifetime guarantee - if they bend or break they will be replaced.
These arrows finished out a little heavier than I thought they would - a whopping 812 grains! But I shot them tonight and they flew well. My first shot at 31 yards, I hit a clay bird I had hanging up. I felt pretty good about that! Now I just need to hit a moose.
Darren
Topic: My moose arrows (Read 1136 times)
