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Title: Arrow shaft woods
Post by: snag on July 23, 2009, 06:42:00 PM

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/snag23/woodarrowspine.jpg)

This chart was posted on another part of this site. I thought it was very informative and worth sharing here as well.

Title: Re: Arrow shaft woods
Post by: snag on July 23, 2009, 06:48:00 PM

So this is why I love douglas fir shafts so much. It is a great alternative to POC. Fir is, on the average, a little heavier, has good durability and reacts well when shot out of a bow.

Title: Re: Arrow shaft woods
Post by: vtmtnman on July 23, 2009, 08:35:00 PM

Has anyone ever tried white pine shafts?

I'd also love to try some rock maple shafts too.I've been told they're some of the best wood for an arrow.

Title: Re: Arrow shaft woods
Post by: SteveMcD on July 23, 2009, 08:39:00 PM

Snag.. I agree. Always loved Doug Fir. I got a dozen bare shafts drying from a 3rd coat of poly right now. My hunting arrows for this fall! They take stain beautifully. And penetrate harder than cedar or spruce.

Title: Re: Arrow shaft woods
Post by: Shinken on July 23, 2009, 08:46:00 PM

Thanks for the table of data Snag!

My absolute favorite is still - hickory!

:~)

Shoot straight, Shinken