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Title: what carbons for mild r-d longbow
Post by: ghost rob on March 08, 2009, 09:30:00 AM

I have a mild r-d longbow that I made that loves 40-45lb cedars. I have a 26" draw and I'm pulling 51# at the 26". I'd like to match some carbons to it. I'd like them to weigh about 500 gns with the points which is what the cedars weigh. The shelf is about 1/16" out from center. Any sugestions?

Title: Re: what carbons for mild r-d longbow
Post by: wingnut on March 08, 2009, 09:44:00 AM

Rob,

Here is a link to a thread that includes a download for a dynamic spine calculator.  It allows you to put your bow in, get the spine needed and then design the arrow to achieve the spine.

I've now done four arrows for myself and others using the tool and they are shooting great.


 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=071556

Title: Re: what carbons for mild r-d longbow
Post by: TradOnly on March 08, 2009, 10:10:00 AM

Easton Axis or Beman MFX, either 500 or 400 depending on length.

Title: Re: what carbons for mild r-d longbow
Post by: SpankyNeal on March 08, 2009, 10:23:00 AM

CE Heritage 90's should be the ticket.

Title: Re: what carbons for mild r-d longbow
Post by: bentpole on March 08, 2009, 02:20:00 PM

Gold Tip 35/55 cut to 27"s with 175/190/or 250 up front.

Title: Re: what carbons for mild r-d longbow
Post by: Shawn Leonard on March 08, 2009, 03:53:00 PM

CE 90s cut to 27"s with 200 up front would get ya close! Shawn

Title: Re: what carbons for mild r-d longbow
Post by: ghost rob on March 08, 2009, 07:12:00 PM

thanks guys!

Title: Re: what carbons for mild r-d longbow
Post by: sweet old bill on March 09, 2009, 06:18:00 AM

I like the bemen or easton at the 500 size, I am shooting a recurve at 50 lb at 28 inces and am pulling a full 28 1/2 inch arrow. I am using 5.5 bananna fletch and 125 gr points....