I shoot a 1970's Bear Grizzly (40# @ 28") with a 29" draw.
I Bare-shafted with an experienced friend today and found 45# cedars were too strongly spined (nock right). These were the weakest shafts he had on hand. Everything we shot had 125 grain field points.
I then tried a 28" (yep, too short for my draw length) 1816 fletched with 4" parabolics (not a bare shaft). They flew superb.
So, do you think 30" 1816's would work well out of my bow?
Referring to the chart in 3-rivers, it suggest a 2016. I don't know how accurate the chart is though.
In a perfect world, my buddy would have had some 1816, 1916 and 2016 bare shafts to try.
What size aluminums do you guys think I should order please?
Many thanks, Skychief.
Edited to mention that I shoot 3-under.
a test pack! no chart is 100% accurate for everyone.
Thanks Dan, but, I didn't see a test pack available in the 3-rivers catalog.
I would start with a 1916 and play with heavier points if they fly left with 125s.
Killdeer
1916s should be about right. 2016s may fly but be heavy for that bow.
I too would try some 1916's.
Thanks all. I bought a 1816 and a 1916 shaft from a local shop and plan to bareshaft these tonight!
blackwidow at least at one time sold test packs...
Three rivers is not the only game in town ;) . There are other smaller outfits that also sell test packs.
http://www.3riversarchery.com/product.asp?i=6790-5
Shot the 1816, and 1916 bare tonight. The 1816 shot like a dart. We fletched it up and it shot very well with 155 grains up front.
Broadhead testing to come.
Edited to read 155 grains shot well.