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Title: Pronghorn arrow
Post by: Desertman on April 16, 2008, 12:19:00 AM
Can anyone recommend an arrow/ broadhead combination for my 60" 53# at 28" takedown Pronghorn? I've tried 2016s and 2018s with 125 grain Magnus 2-bladed broadheads.These seem to be o.k. but not flying as well as I would like.I want to use this setup for deer and elk.Thanks!
Title: Re: Pronghorn arrow
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on April 16, 2008, 11:11:00 AM
What's your draw length? Sometimes you don't draw as long as you think you do. I draw my almost identical Pronghorn to 26", for example, and even a 2016 is stiff, unless I leave it long and add point weight. A 2016 spines at 61#, and the 2018 spines at 67#, FWIW. Good luck!
Title: Re: Pronghorn arrow
Post by: Desertman on April 16, 2008, 11:15:00 AM
Mine is about 27.5" I also have the bad habit of short stringing!
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Post by: John Nail on April 16, 2008, 05:24:00 PM
I shoot 30 inch 2016s with a 125gr head out of my 64 inch Pronghorn, 52@28". I pull 28 1/2, so am getting  a little more. I suspect you should try a 2013 or 1916 out of yours.
Title: Re: Pronghorn arrow
Post by: The Whittler on April 16, 2008, 07:13:00 PM
Try 1916 or leave the 2016 long.
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Post by: jtwalsh62 on April 16, 2008, 08:18:00 PM
3555 Gold tip 100gr brass works for me. the Java in TX was taken off the team with this sit up.
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Post by: PrarrieDog on April 16, 2008, 08:35:00 PM
My 52# 56" one piece likes cedars and 35-55 Goldtips, full length with a 175 grain tip.
Actually it isn't pickey and likes a lot of different shafts. (the hussy)
Prarrie Dog
Title: Re: Pronghorn arrow
Post by: Desertman on April 17, 2008, 01:28:00 AM
Thanks for the suggestions! I've never shot wooden arrows with my Pronghorn anyone you would recommend?
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Post by: robtattoo on April 17, 2008, 07:19:00 AM
All I've found with my Pronghorns, as far as wood goes, is that if you match the spine of the arrow to the weight marked on the bow (57# bow, go for a 55/60 spine arrow) & fit a 125gn point, they always seem to fly perfectly, if left at 30"

Maybe just coincedence, but that's the way it's worked out with all 4 of mine so far.
Title: Re: Pronghorn arrow
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on April 17, 2008, 11:11:00 AM
I shoot woodies from mine. 52#@28", drawn to 26". 50-55 POC, 28", 160 grain point flies very well for me. If I were to drop to a 125 grain point, I'd probably go with a 45-50# shaft, but I like the extra weight. With your draw length, you would probably do well with the 125 grain point and 50-55# shafts. Leave them a little long to start with, and shorten a little at a time for perfect flight.

Good luck!