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Title: Byron heavy hunters
Post by: toddster on May 10, 2017, 03:47:00 PM
Hello, I was wondering if anyone is shooting these shafts and having good results?  I am a longtime cedar arrow guy for my 50# ASL longbow.  Was thinking of 600's but want to know if worth it or not.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Byron heavy hunters
Post by: jess stuart on May 10, 2017, 04:20:00 PM
Sorry no experience with them.  I would just try the 600's with some nylon rope inside to get the weight up.
Title: Re: Byron heavy hunters
Post by: M60gunner on May 10, 2017, 07:18:00 PM
I just gave away the ones I had. I read the advise on going a spine lower. Could not get those 600's to work from any of my bows 55-45#s. I was also not happy with how a couple split at the nock end after a hard hit. This was while I was trying to bare shaft them.

I do have a shooting bud that uses 500 spine from his 45# Bob Lee recurve. They are his hunting arrows. I think he said they weighted in at 560 grains with a brass insert and BH. They are pretty "loggie" after 20 yards.
Title: Re: Byron heavy hunters
Post by: toddster on May 12, 2017, 07:37:00 AM
thanks, will stay with woodies.
Title: Re: Byron heavy hunters
Post by: Carpdaddy on May 12, 2017, 09:11:00 AM
I have some in my arsenal of heavy arrows.  500 spine heavy hunters with 300 grain up front, 700 grain total, I like them. Shooting from a 42# longbow. I also use some 600 spine GT's with weight tubes and 200 grain tips, 600 grain total. I like the Heavy Hunters but not for the fast & and flat shooting fans. All depends upon your preference. I'm not saying I need that much weight nor that anyone else does, just my preference.
Title: Re: Byron heavy hunters
Post by: charles m on May 12, 2017, 09:17:00 AM
aquarium tubing is better and more stable than rope
Title: Re: Byron heavy hunters
Post by: Pine on May 12, 2017, 11:25:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by toddster:
thanks, will stay with woodies.
My thoughts exactly .
Title: Re: Byron heavy hunters
Post by: Trenton G. on May 12, 2017, 05:35:00 PM
Yes, I've used them. They are difficult (for me anyway) to tune, and the outer shell began flaking off after just a few shots. I might give them another try someday, but for now I'll stick with a different shaft.