Title: Steps in finding the right arrow
Post by: Mike Desadier on May 17, 2010, 10:41:00 PM
Post by: Mike Desadier on May 17, 2010, 10:41:00 PM
You just got a new custom recurve, what steps (in order) would you use in finding the right arrow. I'm assuming it would be the same for alum. and/or carbon. Keep It Simple Simple (KISS)
Title: Re: Steps in finding the right arrow
Post by: Oldruffedhunter on May 17, 2010, 10:48:00 PM
Post by: Oldruffedhunter on May 17, 2010, 10:48:00 PM
Mike,
Give Bob at Whispering Wind Arrows and he'll pretty much get you right on if looking for great wood arrows. Carbons are a little more work. Aluminums are the easiest IMHO. Brian
Give Bob at Whispering Wind Arrows and he'll pretty much get you right on if looking for great wood arrows. Carbons are a little more work. Aluminums are the easiest IMHO. Brian
Title: Re: Steps in finding the right arrow
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on May 18, 2010, 01:29:00 AM
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on May 18, 2010, 01:29:00 AM
Pretty simple.
1. Determine broadhead / head weight you plan to use.
2. Get the bow draw weight verified at your draw length - Note draw length too.
3. Determine what weight of arrow you want to shoot. I like 10 to 11 gpp.
3. Verify with bowyer what type of string material you are using and what string count.
4. Verify with bowyer if the bow is center cut, or if out of center how far.
5. Decide on Carbon, Aluminum, or wood.
6. Do not listen to anyone in a compound shop on arrows - call a sponsor here who sells arrows.
8. Provide info to sponsor on bow, type, drawlength, head weight, etc....
7. Listen closely to what the sponsor says and follow their directions closely.
Done - great arrows and little to no headache.
1. Determine broadhead / head weight you plan to use.
2. Get the bow draw weight verified at your draw length - Note draw length too.
3. Determine what weight of arrow you want to shoot. I like 10 to 11 gpp.
3. Verify with bowyer what type of string material you are using and what string count.
4. Verify with bowyer if the bow is center cut, or if out of center how far.
5. Decide on Carbon, Aluminum, or wood.
6. Do not listen to anyone in a compound shop on arrows - call a sponsor here who sells arrows.
8. Provide info to sponsor on bow, type, drawlength, head weight, etc....
7. Listen closely to what the sponsor says and follow their directions closely.
Done - great arrows and little to no headache.
Title: Re: Steps in finding the right arrow
Post by: Flying Dutchman on May 18, 2010, 02:24:00 AM
Post by: Flying Dutchman on May 18, 2010, 02:24:00 AM
Try Stu! http://heilakka.com/stumiller/
Title: Re: Steps in finding the right arrow
Post by: stabow on May 18, 2010, 11:17:00 AM
Post by: stabow on May 18, 2010, 11:17:00 AM
I do it the hard way I buy some arrows any arrows doesn't matter and keep buying bows till I find the right match LOL.....stabow
Title: Re: Steps in finding the right arrow
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on May 18, 2010, 03:54:00 PM
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on May 18, 2010, 03:54:00 PM
Stabow, I like that approach!
Title: Re: Steps in finding the right arrow
Post by: Night Wing on May 18, 2010, 04:56:00 PM
Post by: Night Wing on May 18, 2010, 04:56:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Flying Dutchman:I'll second the above. Then I fine tune by lowering or raising brace along with adding, if need be, 5 grain or more brass weight washers behind the point head.
Try Stu! http://heilakka.com/stumiller/
Title: Re: Steps in finding the right arrow
Post by: Rackman on May 19, 2010, 01:26:00 PM
Post by: Rackman on May 19, 2010, 01:26:00 PM
I've also got to say that Stu Miller's Dynamic Spine Calculator is my choice. Easy to use, it will get you shooting arrows that are perfectly spined for your setup. :archer2:
Title: Re: Steps in finding the right arrow
Post by: on May 19, 2010, 01:44:00 PM
Post by: on May 19, 2010, 01:44:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by stabow::laughing: :laughing:
I do it the hard way I buy some arrows any arrows doesn't matter and keep buying bows till I find the right match LOL.....stabow
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