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Title: choosing arrows
Post by: jprest on September 10, 2009, 09:43:00 PM
I am new to trad gang, I hope this is the right area for this question. I am also new to trad. shooting,I have a Bear Cub long bow, 48# @28".
I'm looking to get some input on size and type of arrow to use for hunting. ( 27.5 " draw length ).
Title: Re: choosing arrows
Post by: rraming on September 10, 2009, 10:10:00 PM
2016 with 125's up front - start with aluminum, your draw and form will improve over time - lot's of time. If you have no arrow making stuff have them cut to 29 1/2" - you'll gain 1/2" to 1" over time.
Title: Re: choosing arrows
Post by: Paul Mattson on September 11, 2009, 09:19:00 AM
In aluminum I would go with 1916's.  Carbon you could use Gold Tip 35/55's or Carbon Express 150's. Another carbon shaft would be the Arrow Dynamic Traditional Lites, which come in Black or a Wood Grain.  

Welcome to the gang.
Title: Re: choosing arrows
Post by: Canadabowyer on September 11, 2009, 10:42:00 AM
I just tuned up my 46#@28" R/D longbow and I ended up with 45-50 spined sitka spruce cut 28" BOP with 135-145 grain broadheads and 3  5 1/2" shield feathers. My draw is 27". Good Luck!!!  Bob
Title: Re: choosing arrows
Post by: bushytail on September 11, 2009, 10:54:00 AM
If you want to try woodys,look up Rose Citys web.They have an arrow chart you can go by.
Title: Re: choosing arrows
Post by: jprest on September 13, 2009, 09:09:00 AM
Thanks for your help