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Title: Need help setting up Graphite arrows!
Post by: lpcjon2 on June 19, 2010, 06:45:00 PM
Hi Guys,
I won some Graphlex XT 19-12 arrows on the St.Jude auction and need to set them up.
I shoot a Hill Tembo 70@31 and the arrows will have 260gr heads(160gr heads and 100gr adapter).I normally shoot wood only,But I want to try these.I will have 5" traditional cut left wing feathers on it.I dont know jack about graphite arrows so any help would be great.Thanks Tim
Title: Re: Need help setting up Graphite arrows!
Post by: lpcjon2 on June 20, 2010, 06:12:00 AM
TTT
Title: Re: Need help setting up Graphite arrows!
Post by: Tomas on June 20, 2010, 11:39:00 AM
From what I gather you have some vintage arrows from the 80's. A poor way to learn about carbon arrows IMHO. Bare shafting is the best way to set them up or shoot through paper. Go to AD Adcock's site for good info.
Title: Re: Need help setting up Graphite arrows!
Post by: Paul Mattson on June 20, 2010, 04:29:00 PM
I don't recall the spine, here's some info on the shafts.  I would inspect the shafts very carfully before shooting.  

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/BadgerArrow/graphlex83.jpg)
Title: Re: Need help setting up Graphite arrows!
Post by: lpcjon2 on June 20, 2010, 05:39:00 PM
Thomas, I have used the newer carbon with my wheels.Never did graphite.

Paul, thanks for the info.They seem to be in great shape,pretty solid arrow from what I can tell.
Title: Re: Need help setting up Graphite arrows!
Post by: Jim Picarelli on June 21, 2010, 05:53:00 AM
I have some of the Graphlex shafts. They're heavy...the 19-12's are 14.1gr/inch and have a .210 deflection at 26" centers. Finished weight on a 32" arrow should be around 720gr. They're comparable to a 2317 aluminum. At 32" with that much weight up front,you'd probably get them to tune. They make a great hunting shaft but I wouldn't use them for stumping...just not as durable as a carbon