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Main Boards => Trad History/Collecting => Topic started by: david janssen on December 30, 2008, 09:07:00 AM
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Im wanting to try some wood arrows out of my 1964 Kodiak for next deer season.The bow is 42#.I only have a 26" draw and I'm not sure what spine I need.I would like to use some Bear broadheads also.
Thanks to all for your help,
David
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David,
Here is a spine chart for wood arrows. The way I figure it would be you are drawing close to 38# at your draw with 27" arrows so if you add 10# it would put you around 48# spine. I'd try either 45-50 or 50-55. Maybe someone could lend you a sample of both to try but if the 50-55 are too stiff you could go with a heavier head.
I've been assembling the tools and stuff and started building some woodies but until now I've used some old #8 Micro-Flight fiberglass that shoot really well and some over spined 2117 XX75s that still shoot OK. There has to be 30# difference in spine between the two but they shoot fine out of 4 bows ranging from 41# -45#.
web page (http://www.arrowsbykelly.com/Spine_Charts.html)
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Good advice from the dog man.
I shoot woodies spined at 55-60 out of my 45# bows and Im pulling right at 28. So - I would try some 50-55's. I got mine from Brandywine Arrows. Called them to place the order - they were done the next day and he mailed them overnight!
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/migrabill/bows/PC090014.jpg)
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I agree good advice.I personaly draw 28" and shoot 60-65# spine out of all my bows 50# draw weight and up.bd
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From my experience most Bear recurves are cut very close to center making arrow spine selection much less critical. You should error on the side of too heavy. A stiffer arrow will fly just fine out of your 64 Kodiak
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Bill,
They are nice looking arrows. What am I doing making my own? I know....I'm stubborn.