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Title: Arrows for my new Dave Johnson
Post by: Brazos on February 24, 2013, 10:13:00 PM
I traded emails with Dave Johnson and it looks like I am a few weeks out from getting my bow.  Quicker than I expected and need to make some arrows.  This longbow will be 40# @ 27".  My arrows are typically 29.75" BOP.  I want to build 1 dozen wood arrows and 1 dozen aluminum arrows.  I would like point weights in the 125-145gr range.  What spine shafts do y'all recommend?  I am thinking 40-45# spines for the woods and 1816's for the aluminums.
Title: Re: Arrows for my new Dave Johnson
Post by: Shifting Shadow on February 24, 2013, 10:15:00 PM
Brazos, congratulations on your bow! No sure on the arrows. What is the brace height?
Title: Re: Arrows for my new Dave Johnson
Post by: Ric O'Shay on February 25, 2013, 12:57:00 PM
Brazos - What is your draw length? You said your arrows are typically 29 3/4", but what do you draw?

My Dave Johnson is 50# @ 28" and I draw 27.5" with the arrows cut 29.25 to bop. So I can shoot 50/54  to 55/59 spined woddies without any problems.
Title: Re: Arrows for my new Dave Johnson
Post by: Brazos on February 25, 2013, 06:56:00 PM
Ric, my draw length is 27".  I tend to use a little longer arrow than I need to.

Shifting Shadow,  do not know BH yet as I am still a few weeks out from getting the bow.

Thanks.