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Title: arrow setup
Post by: 68superk on June 28, 2010, 04:55:00 PM
Just bought a 1968 super kodiak. 46#@28. any tips on arrow set up. I have carbon express 150.
Title: Re: arrow setup
Post by: Killdeer on June 28, 2010, 06:24:00 PM
What's your draw length?

Killdeer
Title: Re: arrow setup
Post by: 68superk on June 29, 2010, 01:15:00 PM
my draw length is 26"
Title: Re: arrow setup
Post by: Killdeer on June 29, 2010, 02:26:00 PM
Oh good! You draw abut the same as me.
You are pulling about 40 pounds on your bow, so I would suggest 1816 arrows cut to 28", just so that if your draw increases, there is some room for growth. Try these with a 125 grain head, I think they will work well. If they are still too stiff, use heavier heads.

Killdeer
Title: Re: arrow setup
Post by: Killdeer on June 29, 2010, 02:29:00 PM
I just remembered your reference to CE 150s. They are too stiff. Try CE 90s, working back from full length. Long Gold Tip 35-55s might do well for you also, experimenting with length and front weight.

Killdeer
Title: Re: arrow setup
Post by: 68superk on June 29, 2010, 10:33:00 PM
thanks for the info. i might try ce90s.
Title: Re: arrow setup
Post by: Killdeer on June 30, 2010, 03:03:00 PM
The neat thing about Gold Tips is that they all take the same inserts from the weakest to the heaviest spines. You will find that the CE90s take a smaller diameter insert and nock, and all the extras, like heavy inserts and nock adapters (if you want to use glue-ons) are not available for them. Just a heads-up. Other than that, the CE 90 is a great arrow shaft.

Killdeer