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Title: Gold tip 3555 okay?
Post by: Ifrit617 on July 21, 2013, 04:48:00 PM
I'm looking or some arrows for a 40 pound recurve cut past center. Will GT 3555's tune okay for this bow?

Jon
Title: Re: Gold tip 3555 okay?
Post by: McDave on July 21, 2013, 05:27:00 PM
They will tune fine, with the right combination of length and tip.  If you're into bare shafting, start full length with a 125 grain tip, and start cutting 1/4" at a time.  

If you want a somewhat speedier arrow, use a 1535 with a 75 or 100 grain tip.  Depending on the tip, you should be able to cut this a little shorter.

The 3555 would be a better hunting choice; the 1535 a better 3D choice.
Title: Re: Gold tip 3555 okay?
Post by: tukudu on July 21, 2013, 06:56:00 PM
The 1535 will work for you and are only 9 grain difference at 29 I inches on the bare shaft when you compare to a 35/55.  a 50 grain brass insert and 145 point and you will make up any noticeable weight difference. Plenty of shaft for whitetail etc. and they are tuff and fly like a dart. imo
Title: Re: Gold tip 3555 okay?
Post by: Ifrit617 on July 21, 2013, 07:37:00 PM
well these will be hunting arrows so I want my weight into at least the 450 grain range.

will the 3555 work better with this in mind?

Thanks.

Jon
Title: Re: Gold tip 3555 okay?
Post by: McDave on July 21, 2013, 07:38:00 PM
What length?
Title: Re: Gold tip 3555 okay?
Post by: Cherokee Scout on July 21, 2013, 07:58:00 PM
1535 will be a better shaft.
Title: Re: Gold tip 3555 okay?
Post by: Ifrit617 on July 21, 2013, 07:58:00 PM
doesn't matter off hand. I like to bare-shaft tune.

Jon
Title: Re: Gold tip 3555 okay?
Post by: Ifrit617 on July 21, 2013, 07:59:00 PM
OK if you think 15/35 will be better I will go with those. Thanks.

Jon
Title: Re: Gold tip 3555 okay?
Post by: Bowhunter4life on July 22, 2013, 12:35:00 AM
If your recurve is cut a fair amount past center maybe the 35/55 will work for you... I'd be looking at the 15/35...  I think you would be able to get perfect flight easier with it...  Work with the tip weight until it flies for you.
Title: Re: Gold tip 3555 okay?
Post by: Nativestranger on July 22, 2013, 03:02:00 AM
If you want a heavier arrow of about 10gpp go with 3555 with a 125g point. If you want a faster arrow of about 9 gpp, go with 1535 and 100g or 85g point. Start with full length and cut them down if too weak.
Title: Re: Gold tip 3555 okay?
Post by: Fanto on July 22, 2013, 05:29:00 AM
Yeah full length if you want 450gr plus.  Otherwise go 1535