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Title: Which Arrow for new bow?
Post by: Passingthrough on January 20, 2013, 07:42:00 PM

Hey everyone I'm new to traditional archery and need a little help. I'm not even sure this is the right place for this post. I took a look and thought it would be the best place. I have finally gotten my recurve and need some help with what type of arrow to shoot and what spine. Aluminum or carbon?

I know, I know it is not all wood and completely traditional but bare with me...lol. I'm shooting a hoyt excel riser with 40lb ******** limbs. I pull 29" from nock valley to rest. I have a D-97 sting on the way. I shoot 3 under with a tab. Not sure what else you will need to know. I will be increasing weight as I get my form rock solid. The easton arrow chart says I can shoot a Aluminum 2016 at 31 1/2"-32 1/2" with 125gr tip. Does this sound right?

Also, considering carbon. I know it takes more tuning to get carbons to fly just right. Easton suggests 400 spine at full length arrow 30".

What are your recommendations for me? I would eventually like to hunt with carbon for deer, stump shooting, squirrels, etc. I know I will probably change arrow setups before hunting season next year and will be shooting more weight as well. Will I need to get use to a heavier foc for more kinetic energy...huntin wise that is? I hear GT15/35 are a good choice...what are your thoughts for an arrow set up for now as I work on my form and get use to shooting.

Thank you for your help.

Title: Re: Which Arrow for new bow?
Post by: David Yukon on January 21, 2013, 01:24:00 AM

TTT for a newb
I can't help, but I know some one can!!
Cheers

Title: Re: Which Arrow for new bow?
Post by: Mitch H on January 21, 2013, 01:53:00 AM

Just my opinion here, but I like carbons better for your situation. Being new to traditional archery you are likely to miss a little bit more than guys who have been doing this for a long time. Carbon arrows are less prone to breakage than aluminums. Also, carbons are not tough to tune at all. Simply pick a good length, then move up and down in tip weight until you have a good flying arrow.

Despite what the chart is telling you, with your 40# limbs and 29" draw length, you will get good flight out of a 500 spine carbon shaft with a 125 grain tip. I have a 45@28" recurve that shoots Easton Power Shafts in 500 spine with a 125 grain tip really well. My 53@ 28" recurve shoots them fairly well too, drawing both bows to 29".

Another fairly inexpensive shaft is the Gold Tip Classics. My 53@28" bow loves the 55/75 shafts with a 200 grain tip…..shafts cut to 31" for a 520 grain total weight arrow. Might be too stiff for your setup, but the 35/55 shafts should work fine.

Good luck, and be sure to have FUN!  :)

Title: Re: Which Arrow for new bow?
Post by: Passingthrough on January 21, 2013, 01:07:00 PM

Thanks for the up David!

Mitch Thanks so much. I have heard good things with the 35/55 with a little more point weight. Some have said the 15/35 is a very versatile arrow as well. I think the 35/55 will fit the bill especially when I increase bow poundage. I'll get a half dozen and see what happens. Thanks again for the help. This recurve has brought the fun back to archery for me. I think I see the training wheels collecting dust next season;)

Title: Re: Which Arrow for new bow?
Post by: Burnsie on January 21, 2013, 01:22:00 PM

Go to G&M Archery or Raptor Archery (sponsors here) and order yourself some Arrow Dynamic traditional lites.  These arrows are known for their ease of tuning and over all forgiving characteristics.  Most guys just smack on the broadhead or field point of choice and shoot.