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Title: What size Goldtip with my Shrew????
Post by: david janssen on July 23, 2011, 07:07:00 AM

I am shooting a 54" Shrew Classic Hunter 44#@26".
I'm currently using Beman Classics 600 with 75 gr brass inserts and 125gr tips, (200 gr up front) @28" long.They fly great with this set-up.

I would like to know if the 35/55 would be ok with the same 200gr tip or would I have to go to the next size up?

Thanks for the help.

David

Title: Re: What size Goldtip with my Shrew????
Post by: jamesh76 on July 23, 2011, 07:08:00 AM

probably down a size to 1535s

Title: Re: What size Goldtip with my Shrew????
Post by: jcar315 on July 23, 2011, 07:11:00 AM

Enter your info into Stu's calculator and see what you come up with.

Title: Re: What size Goldtip with my Shrew????
Post by: Tim Fishell on July 23, 2011, 07:11:00 AM

David, I know the Shrew bows love heavy arrows.  Your setup is real close but maybe a tad stiff yet with 3555.  You may find you need to add 50 grains up front or cut them 28.5-29 inches long.  I would start by cutting them to 29 inches and tune from there.  They should fly great out of that bow!!   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What size Goldtip with my Shrew????
Post by: Kapellmeister on July 23, 2011, 09:55:00 AM

My 56" (49#@28") Shrew CH likes the GT 3555, cut at 29.25" with 150 gr. tip.    :)   As mentioned, check out Stu's calculator.     :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What size Goldtip with my Shrew????
Post by: shoothathang on July 23, 2011, 01:35:00 PM

The 3555 might work if you shoot them full length,but may be a bit stiff,less forgiving.If you want to cut them down go with the 1535.Be prepared to experiment  with tip weight

Title: Re: What size Goldtip with my Shrew????
Post by: joekeith on July 23, 2011, 03:45:00 PM

Yep.....don't cut 'em.  The more you cut 'em, the stiffer they get.

Title: Re: What size Goldtip with my Shrew????
Post by: Killdeer on July 23, 2011, 05:52:00 PM

I am shooting a couple of pounds more than you, at about the same length. I am using the 3555s with a 175 grain tip, cut to 28". I think you could do some experimenting there and not end up with trash or tomato stakes. Try them full length, and cut back a quarter inch at a time if you can. You may want to start with a LIGHTER tip (150 grains or so) until they show stiff, and then put on your 200 grainer.

Killdeer

Title: Re: What size Goldtip with my Shrew????
Post by: BigJim on July 23, 2011, 07:04:00 PM

You should be shooting the 1535's. They are .600 spine and should work well. the 35's are going to be too stiff.

BigJIm