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Title: ordering woodies this week
Post by: Slickhead on March 02, 2014, 05:32:00 PM
Well trying to get back into woodies for next years season.
I may have asked before but I forget (old)
What would be the best spine for a 50lb Savannah at 28.5?
Shooting FF string and a 125 grain head

I was shooting 2018's at 28.75 and they seemed to do good.
Also any recommendations of who to order straightest shafts

Thanks gang!
Title: Re: ordering woodies this week
Post by: Frank V on March 02, 2014, 05:37:00 PM
I'm not an arrowsmith, but I've had good flight with 55-60lb spine using bows from 47 to 60lb draw weight. I use 125/150gr points.
Title: Re: ordering woodies this week
Post by: steadman on March 02, 2014, 06:57:00 PM
Give Steve at Surewood Shafts a call. He could hook you up easy with the info you have
Title: Re: ordering woodies this week
Post by: Knawbone on March 02, 2014, 07:19:00 PM
With 125 grn up  front Id' say your right on the borderline between 50-55 and 55-60 spine. At 28.5 you will probably see better flight with 55-60 but may want a little heavier point weight for optimum flight. I agree with Frank V.
Title: Re: ordering woodies this week
Post by: Frank V on March 02, 2014, 08:27:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Knawbone:
With 125 grn up  front Id' say your right on the borderline between 50-55 and 55-60 spine. At 28.5 you will probably see better flight with 55-60 but may want a little heavier point weight for optimum flight. I agree with Frank V. [/QUOTE

That's how I feel too,  I'd rather have a bit too stiff than a bit too weak. A heavier point can cure the too stiff & I personally think a too stiff arrow, wihtin reason, will fly better than a too weak arrow.
Title: Re: ordering woodies this week
Post by: JB74nola on March 02, 2014, 09:30:00 PM
I'm shooting 55-60's with 145g up front at about 60#, I have yet to paper tune but I like how they fly.
Title: Re: ordering woodies this week
Post by: Crittergetter on March 03, 2014, 09:02:00 AM
X2 on what Steadman said!!  Excellent shafts and service. Also David at wilderness custom arrows builds top notch arrows with sure woods!!! They really know their stuff.
Title: Re: ordering woodies this week
Post by: snag on March 03, 2014, 11:51:00 AM
Slickhead, those 2018's have an equivalent spine of about 67# as I recall. I'd go with 29.5" bop with your 28.5" draw length and 60/65's. If you want to try a couple of test arrow just let me know.