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Title: Larch shafts...
Post by: David Yukon on January 16, 2013, 02:50:00 PM
Who shoot them or have shot them? What do you like/dislike about them? I want to get new arrows, and I shoot a NM Classic 65#@29 with 145grn points, FF skinny. And a R/D LB, cut to center, 70#@30, FF skinny, with 175 points.

I would like to have 10-12 gpp total arrow weight.

What do you guys think??
Cheers
David
Title: Re: Larch shafts...
Post by: Steve H. on January 16, 2013, 06:46:00 PM
The only ones I like equally as well are tamarack!  Ok, just being funny since they are the SAME thing.

I think this is about the perfect arrow wood.  very similar to Doug Fir but denser.
Title: Re: Larch shafts...
Post by: bamboo on January 16, 2013, 07:19:00 PM
i made a couple batches of russian larch--and they were TOUGH!!and if memory serves me--probably 12+gpp
Title: Re: Larch shafts...
Post by: akbowbender on January 17, 2013, 12:32:00 AM
How does the weight compare to ash? I have some ash arrows that come in around 750 gns with a 160 grizzley.

Steve: Haven't seen you around here in a while. How you been?
Title: Re: Larch shafts...
Post by: David Yukon on January 17, 2013, 12:52:00 AM
Chuck, I guess I will know soon enough... From what Jonathan(kootenairiverarchery) wrote me, a 30" shaft 75-80, would be around 530 grn(shaft only), so had to that 145grn head so 675grn, plus sealer, feathers, nock...  so probably around 685grn for a total arrow weight?!?

bamboo, 12 gpp would be great!!

Steve, Larch/ Tamarack, and one for your french speaking friends, Mélèze, one of my favorite tree!!

Thank you all for the replies.
Title: Re: Larch shafts...
Post by: Steve H. on January 17, 2013, 01:01:00 AM
Chuck the golf pro, how goes it?!  ; ^ )
Title: Re: Larch shafts...
Post by: akbowbender on January 17, 2013, 01:09:00 AM
Thanks for the info, David.
Title: Re: Larch shafts...
Post by: Hud on January 17, 2013, 01:27:00 AM
I like them and just bought some for my Grandson in 50-55#. Got them at Raptor Archery, call Ted Fry (sponsor).
http://www.raptorarchery.com/

They are a little heavier than spruce, distinctive grain, tough, and straight grain.   :clapper:    :clapper: