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Title: Old Bow G.P.P. ?
Post by: 2 Barrels on January 27, 2012, 01:12:00 PM
Hi, I have a bear takedown bow.The heaviest arrow i can get good flight from this bow is 8.5gr per pound.Is this to light for these older bow's?I'm useing a 15 strand B50 string.And the limbs are a set of red tip's.Thank's for your input on this subject. Jim
Title: Re: Old Bow G.P.P. ?
Post by: Rob DiStefano on January 27, 2012, 06:41:00 PM
what's the holding weight at your draw length?
Title: Re: Old Bow G.P.P. ?
Post by: 2 Barrels on January 27, 2012, 09:49:00 PM
It's only 46# Rob.I just dont want to damage my limbs.I did put limb savers and a strap on quiver on hopeing they would absorb some of the extra energy.Thanks,Jim
Title: Re: Old Bow G.P.P. ?
Post by: Night Wing on January 27, 2012, 11:35:00 PM
I don't know what arrow, material wise, you're shooting. Have you tried shooting aluminum arrows?
Title: Re: Old Bow G.P.P. ?
Post by: Bjorn on January 28, 2012, 12:48:00 PM
I would think 8.5 is OK, old bow or new. It is odd that weight is affecting your arrow flight? What happens when you shoot heavier-like 10-11 GPP?
Title: Re: Old Bow G.P.P. ?
Post by: 2 Barrels on January 28, 2012, 12:56:00 PM
All i have is carbon shafting.Everything from 600 to 300 spine.The .500 are flying the best with a 50gr. insert and 125gr. point.
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