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I'm putting together a combination and would like some input. I have a 35# longbow with my 28 inch draw and I was thinking of using 29 inch 1816 arrows with either 3 or 4 inch feathers and 125 grain field points and later the same weight 2 blade Magnus Stingers. This is just legal to hunt deer with here in Jersey. This is the maximum weight I can draw as I'm 76 years old, have arthritis and sciatica and had a stroke but am not ready to stop shooting and hunting. Thanks to all. God Bless. Bob :shaka:
My choice is 600 carbon 5mm. Around a half-spine stiffer, and would get you into a bigger selection of inserts. The 1816's would be fine as long as you have a really good bareshaft with 150 grains. Either way you'll probably be over 450 grains with Aluminum (good 35# weight), and if not center-shot might be right on? Good luck!
1816's cut to 29" with 125 grain tip/broadhead would ordinarily be a little weak for a 35# bow drawn to 28". However, longbows not cut past center like shafts a little on the weak side, so it might work out okay. Try it before you buy too many 1816's though. You might need 1916's. Use 4" feathers
I would opt for better durable carbon shafting. Skinny 500 shafts @ 29" with a twin blade cut-on-contact head and 4" 3-fletchings could make for a 12GPP arrow that should offer good flight if yer shooting form is decent. Good luck with the arrows and hunt!
The above posts pretty much covered the bases. To be definitive, we would need to know more about your bow. If it's a hill style or mild r/d longbow with a dacron string, the 1816s will work fine. If it's a hybrid, i.e., substantial reflex/deflex limbs and a low stretch string, and probably cut to center, 1916s would be better.
Thanks to all who responded. I will NEVER use carbon, so that is out, personal preference.. I'll try the 1816's and 1916's.
Quote from: Buzzard2 on December 19, 2025, 10:58:31 AMThanks to all who responded. I will NEVER use carbon, so that is out, personal preference.. I'll try the 1816's and 1916's.
Curious as to why not carbon? Aesthetics of sorts?
The carbon will be more durable but the aluminums should be great weight wise. You'll just have to replace them more often when they bend.
Check out Jeff Phillips' Youtube channel. He has a series on low # bow setups.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_FToam1oXs&t=1069s