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Title: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: Phil Tuccillo on April 23, 2008, 12:20:00 AM
I have always made up my own arrows for as long as I have been shooting. I would like to try out a custom set. I have been shooting laminated birch, ash, and some hex pine lately. Any suggestions on who you have had good experience with, and has made you a nice set of arrows.
                             Thanks, Phil
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: Ian johnson on April 23, 2008, 01:00:00 AM
there are lots of good arrowsmiths on this site
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: Danny Rowan on April 23, 2008, 06:49:00 AM
Elite Arrows, sponser here. Paul makes outstanding arrows.

Danny
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: wissler on April 23, 2008, 06:54:00 AM
I've been buying arrows from Jim Curlee for over 10 years. He also supplies many arrowsmiths with great shafts.
He advertises in Traditional Bowhunter Mag.
Mark
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: granpa on April 23, 2008, 06:58:00 AM
Bob Burton of Whispering Wind...the BEST!
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: ethan on April 23, 2008, 07:01:00 AM
Phil, I asked the same question here a few months ago.  Paul at Elite Arrows got alot of positive remarks.  After talking to him I ordered a dozen and they are awesome!  He's an artist!
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: Tim Fishell on April 23, 2008, 07:42:00 AM
Yup Elite Arrows gets my vote.  I haven't found a better made wood arrow yet!!
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: bayoulongbowman on April 23, 2008, 08:26:00 AM
Bill Stroupe , North Carolina...one of my favs!!!!
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: Walt Francis on April 23, 2008, 09:26:00 AM
Llike Granpa, I use  Bob Burton when I don't make my own.
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: Gray Wolf on April 23, 2008, 11:35:00 AM
I second Bayou, Bill Stroup
Mike
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: Charlie Cole on April 23, 2008, 11:47:00 AM
Paul Mattson at Badger Arrows- he's a sponsor and I can vouch for his work- his arrows are top-notch and his service is truly outstanding. I'll support him as long as he builds arrows.

Also, check out Sipsey River- another sponsor who also gives great service.
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: Bob B. on April 23, 2008, 12:34:00 PM
Both Bob Burton  or Paul Jallon of Elite arrows ... can't go wrong.  truely excellent arrows!

Bob.
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: 2fletch on April 23, 2008, 12:48:00 PM
I'll be the third to recommend Bill Stroupe. He makes a good arrow and is a fine fellow.
2fletch
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: Brian Gillispie on April 23, 2008, 01:23:00 PM
Hey there,


Hate to sound like a scratchy record.  Bill Stroupe.  Builds Pretty arrows.  Very straight and accurate.  Also makes some Great kids arrows that work great for my kids underpowered bows.  

Brian
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: BaldingEagle on April 23, 2008, 02:32:00 PM
I have used both Elite Arrows and J&M Traditions arrows.  Both are very straight.  J&M were a little nicer - mostly because I got the breast tapered shafts.
I would recommend either with no hesitation.
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: Phil Tuccillo on April 23, 2008, 05:13:00 PM
Thanks alot for all the input guys, I'll contact a couple of those that were recommended and go from there.        Thanks Again, Phil
Title: Re: Looking For A Good Arrow Smith
Post by: Dave2old on April 23, 2008, 05:39:00 PM
We all love our local favorites. Mine is Milt Beens of Wildcat Canyon Archery in Durango, CO. Milt is a potter and painter as well as an arrowsmith, and hand-paints tiny logos on each shaft -- his trademark wildcat, deer or elk tracks, or whatever you like. Just gorgeous work and the highest quality, closesly matched shafts. 970/247-2894.  Dave