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Title: Let's Suppose...........
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 09, 2009, 02:11:00 PM
that a person was about to acquire a brand spankin' new Treadway Black Swamp, that is 48# @ 28"......my draw is 29 1/4". I have a few 1916's that are cut to 30 5/8. I don't think that the 1916's are gonna cut it, but not sure.

I also have some GT 35/55's that are full length (30 1/2"), and I think that these will be light also.

The only ones that I have on hand that I think might be close are a few XX75 Lite 2016's that are also cut to 30 1/2".

I am relatively new to "choosing" the right arrow for a traditional bow, and am wanting to order some carbons for this bow. I am thinking that a GT 55/75 full length should put me in the ball park......knowing that I may have to play with tip weight somewhat.

What do you guys think???

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Let's Suppose...........
Post by: ishiwannabe on March 09, 2009, 03:45:00 PM
Up for the arrow gurus...
Title: Re: Let's Suppose...........
Post by: Killdeer on March 09, 2009, 04:28:00 PM
Try the 2016s. Cut 'em to your length, and start at 125 grain heads. You may want to try 145 and 175 grainers to tweak.
I know nothing about carbons.

Killdeer
(if they don't work, it's a great excuse to buy a new bow, hypothetically speaking, of course!   :D    ;)  )
Title: Re: Let's Suppose...........
Post by: vermonster13 on March 09, 2009, 04:35:00 PM
The 35/55 should work for you depending on how heavy a tip you want to use.
Title: Re: Let's Suppose...........
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 09, 2009, 04:43:00 PM
Killie......I like the way you hypothetically think.   :D  

Dave.....I was thinking 125 grain tips. The bow will be 51# at my draw length. Would that be to much for 35/55's??? They are full length at 30.5 inches and have 100 grain inserts in them. Sorry I forgot to mention that above.

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Let's Suppose...........
Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 09, 2009, 06:13:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Winterhawk1960:

Killie......I like the way you hypothetically think.    :D  

Winterhawk1960
Yeah she is good, probably the best hypothetically thinkers we got! lol   :clapper:     :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Let's Suppose...........
Post by: ozy clint on March 09, 2009, 06:17:00 PM
i shoot 3555 at 30 1/4" with 300gr upfront out of my 54# recurve. they should work for you
Title: Re: Let's Suppose...........
Post by: vermonster13 on March 09, 2009, 06:21:00 PM
1916s may even work for you, but I'd give the 35/55 first shot. You could always trim them a bit if they show too weak.
Title: Re: Let's Suppose...........
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 09, 2009, 06:50:00 PM
Thanks everyone !!!!!!!!

I REALLY like the fact that I may be able to use something that I've already got. You know, with the economy the way it is and everything. Besides, sometime in the April - May timeframe, I'll have a bow arriving from V-Archer. It will be #45 @ 28". Sounds like those 35/55's might work for it also.

So many things I "want".....so little money   :knothead:  

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Let's Suppose...........
Post by: Over&Under on March 09, 2009, 07:57:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ozy clint:
i shoot 3555 at 30 1/4" with 300gr upfront out of my 54# recurve. they should work for you
That is real close to my setup which is 30" with 225 grns up front from my 53 lb Centaur.
Title: Re: Let's Suppose...........
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 12, 2009, 11:54:00 AM