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Title: Did I mess up?
Post by: GG on July 27, 2009, 06:23:00 PM
I ordered some CX250 Heritage shafts cut to 30" for my 52# @ 27" Fedora recurve. I plan to load the front up with 275 grains (100 grain brass insert and 175 grain broadhead). Does this look about right, or should I have ordered the CX 150's?
Title: Re: Did I mess up?
Post by: Apex Predator on July 27, 2009, 06:33:00 PM
You are right on the edge of what would work for me.  You should be ok.  Would it be the end of the world if you had to use a heavier broadhead?
Title: Re: Did I mess up?
Post by: Guru on July 27, 2009, 06:44:00 PM
Probably have to leave them pretty long
Title: Re: Did I mess up?
Post by: Gordon martiniuk on July 27, 2009, 06:50:00 PM
You will be fine I also shoot same shaft  30" long  and same poundage and 100gr brass insert and 145 to 225 gr tip weight they fly real well for me with a Stealth recurve that is 54 lbs    :wavey:
Title: Re: Did I mess up?
Post by: calgarychef on July 27, 2009, 08:02:00 PM
I'd have gone with the 150's I have 250's and they take 390gr. upfront to bareshaft well. Depends on your bow though.  Contrary to the others I'd be happier with a little less weight- around 550-600 total weight for me.

the chef
Title: Re: Did I mess up?
Post by: GG on July 28, 2009, 05:29:00 PM
I guess I could try some heavier sreel adaptors if their too stiff. I'll find out soon enough.
Title: Re: Did I mess up?
Post by: GG on July 28, 2009, 05:36:00 PM
"Steel" that is   :)
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Post by: ryped on July 28, 2009, 05:55:00 PM
I have tried the 250 at 31 with 350 up front at 55# and they are still a little stiff.  I'm switching to 150's.
Title: Re: Did I mess up?
Post by: GG on July 29, 2009, 08:08:00 PM
Got my arrows today. Fletched one up with 3 5" shield cut feathers and it "flew like an arrow". No kick at all. However, like I read on another thread, the nock popped off with the first shot. I'll have to glue them in place.