I'm going to be setting up my bow tomorrow.
shooting a 45#@28 kodiak hunter with a 29 maybe 29 1/4" draw. I'm going with alum(quick and matching) I also need a 30" arrow so I don't worry about the broadhead hitting my hand.
I was thinking 1916 1918 2016 leaning to the 1918s. I like heavy thick wall shafts, miss a lot of targets. I figured to shoot a few each and see how they fly.
I just looked at the easton chart, 2117 2216???
the other choices are to thin walled for me to consider. Is that right??
I don't want to buy and fletch the 19.. or 20.. if they are that far off what I really need but the easton chart does not sound right from my own experience.
What would you all suggest?
Do NOT look at the chart! :eek:
Killdeer :scared:
I myself don't think those charts are any good for picking out the correct arrow for trad bows,just too many variables.You may have to try a couple different spines to see which one is going to work better.I shoot 1918's from a couple of my bows,but they haven't been produced in severals years.You would have to find them used or some old stock.
If you want to look at a chart, look at the one posted on the How-To Forum. It's from the early 70's and better matches trad bows. That being said, it's still only a starting point. You'll need to shoot a variety of arrows and tip wt combinations to find out what's right for your bow.
I shoot 2016 or 2114 out of a 42# Great Plains that I draw to 30" so the poundage would be about the same as you will have. Also, 500 spine carbons wouold work great; GT3555, CE150, Beman500.
You may even want to try a 1916..
At 30" with a bow cut to center, the 2016's or 1916's..
I"m not sure how easy it is to get 1918's these days...
I shoot 30 inch 2117's out of a 45@28 chekmate falcon. My draw is about the same length as yours, and I get pretty good flight from them.
What point weight do you plan on shooting. I used the Easton chart and they were 2 spines to stiff after buying a dozen arrows. My guess is 400 & 500 Spine for you(2018 or 2117). Don't be like me and buy a dozen that is wrong, try and buy a few arrows of 3 different spines until is dialed in and then you an stock up. Good luck!
Thanks for all the info everyone.
I thought I had a line on some 1918s but I missed out. I'll be using around 125 or 150 gr broadheads.
So some folks are using 2117s, I reckon I'll buy a couple and see how they shoot, I want to stay with around 500grs for hunting.
my whole style of shooting, draw #s and arrow length are changing, I'm doing my best to get it all right the first time :smileystooges: :pray: :goldtooth:
I shoot a 30" 2016 with 150 up front for that draw weight. That should put you at a nice spine and total grain set up. Badger archery, a sponsor here has a good deal on 2016, 2018, 2020
The 1916 or 2016 should do it, but if you want more weight then try the 2018.
Check out the easton traditional arrow chart at
http://home.att.net/~sajackson/eastonlegacy.html
it was right on for my longbow
Hope this helps ,
Scott
good link I got
125gr 2020 2018
150gr 2117
Thanks Scott and everyone else, it all helped.
I'm gonna add the 1916, 2016 to the list and take the weekend with 2 each, see how they all do.
Your original thoughts were pretty much on target.
The Easton charts work well for modern recurves that are cut past center w/FF string, ala Black Widow etc....
For older bows and bows only cut to center or even a bit less, the Easton charts will show an arrow thats way too stiff.