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Title: Arrow for 35 lb hunting bow
Post by: Buzzard2 on December 08, 2025, 05:25:26 PM
Hello All.
I hope I'm in the right area. If not, please move this post to where it is best. I have a 35 lb. longbow and want to set it up for hunting.  Which arrow and components would you suggest. I will shoot aluminum arrows.  I was thinking either a 1815 or 1916.  I have a 28 1/2 inch draw. I prefer a 2 blade broadhead.  After that I'm open for suggestions. What weight broadhead?  Which broadhead? Which arrow? What length feathers?  I'm open to all suggestions.  Thanks to all.  God Bless.  Bob
Title: Re: Arrow for 35 lb hunting bow
Post by: Orion on December 08, 2025, 07:49:00 PM
Either will probably work.  I'lean toward the 1916, cut to about 29 1/2 inches BOP for your 28 1/2-inch draw.  Zwickey eskimos (125 grain) or eskalites (110 grin) are good 2-blade heads.  There are lots of others out there.  Something in the 110 to 140-150 grain range will work.  Feather length is a personal preference.  I shot three 5-inch feathers for years.  I'm now shooting 4, four-inch feathers. 
Title: Re: Arrow for 35 lb hunting bow
Post by: Buzzard2 on December 08, 2025, 08:39:33 PM
Orion,
Thanks very much.  God Bless.  Bob
Title: Re: Arrow for 35 lb hunting bow
Post by: Kelly on December 08, 2025, 08:44:48 PM
I shoot 1816's with 200 grain points out of my 35# longbow but my arrows and draw are shorter than yours. Therefore I would go with the 1916's or if you want a much heavier arrow 1820's would be my choice.

If you want a lighter arrow 2013's may work for you, too.
Title: Re: Arrow for 35 lb hunting bow
Post by: EHK on December 09, 2025, 06:43:20 AM
Obviously lots of variables here such as center shot, release, etc. but 1916's tune well out of my 42# longbow with 150 grain heads.  I draw 29, so pulling closer to 44#.  If you try 1916's, I would start with them full length.