OK guys, I need your help on this one. Lets say my mom gets a 35# Red Stag Longbow from Samick, because she enjoys shooting and wants her own bow, and for me to shoot a little to recover from tendonitis.
I don't know her draw length but lets say it's around 25". What arrows would you say would be fitting for this bow, and heavy enough for her to maybe hunt with. I was looking at Easton XX75 Platinum Plus shafts, that I would cut to maybe 28" and put a 125gr. tip on with insert. Would this work?
Or should I buy a bigger aluminum, say 2016, and leave them longer and/or put a little more weight up front?
What have been your experiences with lighter bows like this?
I know there are a lot of variables, just tell me what you think.
Thanks,
Zack :archer:
35# at 25"?
I pull 26 and change, and use a 1716 for my 35 pound bows. 35 is not what I would pick for most hunting. Dave has a good point, what is the bow rated at, and what is your draw?
Killdeer
Sorry, the bow is 35# at 28", my mom probably draws around 25". My draw is 28 1/2", but this is for my mom, not me, I would just shoot my 2016's.
I wouldn't have your mom hunting with a bow that is going to be pulling around 26# at her draw. As for arrows 2016s will be over spined for both of you.
Yup.
the 1716s would work for her, though, and you, if cut to accommodate your draw length. I think. :rolleyes:
Killdeer
Like Killdeer, my wife shoots 1716's from her 35# bow. Try one cut to 27.5" w/125grn. point for her. That should work just fine.
Cut them 29 and you can both shoot them just by changing point weight.
Thanks guys and gal, that all makes sense.
Zack