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Title: Looking for a good supplier of Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir Shafts
Post by: rwarrich on March 24, 2009, 10:03:00 PM
I belong to a medieval group which requires the use of wooden arrows.  I am also planning on bowhunting with my hickory longbow.  From what I have read about shafting, I am thinking of going with Sitka Spruce or Douglas Fir shafts.  However, have been having trouble finding anyone who sells the Sitka Spruce shafts and only a few who sell the Douglas Fir.  Also haven't found much information about shaft weights for either of them.  My plan is to make up a set of regular target arrows for my medieval archery and a set of hunting arrows using a screw-in adaptor so that I can use broadheads and field points on the same shafts(to save wear and tear on the broadheads when practicing).  Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Looking for a good supplier of Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir Shafts
Post by: WESTBROOK on March 24, 2009, 10:05:00 PM
Hildebrand sells Spruce and Fir, top quality.

Eric
Title: Re: Looking for a good supplier of Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir Shafts
Post by: Oregon Okie on March 24, 2009, 10:25:00 PM
surewood shafts sells nice fir shafts. Their website has mass weight ranges too. you can buy 'em from several places including braveheart archery and some other places.
Title: Re: Looking for a good supplier of Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir Shafts
Post by: SlowBowinMO on March 24, 2009, 10:29:00 PM
We have the Surewood Fir, top quality shafting.

The Fir averages 350 to 450 grains raw (40 to 70 pound spines) and is pretty consistent but you can find both lighter and heavier if you look, it's wood after all.  Fir can also be had in very high spines if you want it.

Most of our mid range shafting is about 400 grains for a 32" raw shaft.

 Surewood Shafts at Braveheart Archery (http://www.braveheartarchery.us/new_page_26.htm)  

Hope this helps, Tim
Title: Re: Looking for a good supplier of Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir Shafts
Post by: Dick in Seattle on March 25, 2009, 12:33:00 AM
I get Sitka's from Hildebrandt...  Better than any cedars I could find.
Title: Re: Looking for a good supplier of Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir Shafts
Post by: Paul Mattson on March 25, 2009, 07:11:00 AM
I sell Douglas fir, not sure where in WI you are located. But, if you are in the Madison area. You can always stop by the house, and take alook at what I have.  I also have the ACE Classic points that make a great looking Medieval looking arrow.
Title: Re: Looking for a good supplier of Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir Shafts
Post by: Plumber on March 25, 2009, 08:07:00 AM
call Hildebrand Roxanne will hook you up. I buy all my arrows from them. an they do a real nice job.
Title: Re: Looking for a good supplier of Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir Shafts
Post by: Afraid a snake on March 25, 2009, 08:28:00 AM
I get mine from Hildebrand.Excellant service and great shafts.
Title: Re: Looking for a good supplier of Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir Shafts
Post by: Russ Clagett on March 25, 2009, 09:07:00 AM
Braveheart Archery.

Too easy.
Title: Re: Looking for a good supplier of Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir Shafts
Post by: rwarrich on March 25, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
Thanks everyone for your suggestions.  Does anyone know about Foxfire Traditional ArcherY in Kentucky?  I came across their site and it has almost everything that I am looking for but haven't gotten a response from any emails I have sent them, not even a bounce-back.
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