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Started by del, June 21, 2011, 09:02:00 AM

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del

I have a 55lb selfbow.  I will be shooting full length aluminum arrows with bear greenies on the business end.  What arrows do yall think would be a good match.  thanks  <>< del

del

I thought some of yall could help me out, I guess i thought wrong.   <>< del   :campfire:

b.glass

Wish I could help. Don't know much about aluminum. Keep this at the top, I bet someone will help you.
B.Glass, aka Mom, aka Longbowwoman
Gregory R. Glass Feb. 14th, 1989-April 1st, 2007; Forever 18.
TGMM Family of The Bow
Mark 5:36 "Don't be afraid, just believe".

snag

There aren't a lot of guys who have experience with selfbows. That's probably why you haven't gotten a response. What are you wanting to shoot out of it? Wood, carbon, aluminum?
Isaiah 49:2...he made me a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver.

hvyhitter

2016,2114, or 2018.....
Bowhunting is "KILL and EAT" not "Catch and Release".....Semper Fi!

b.glass

B.Glass, aka Mom, aka Longbowwoman
Gregory R. Glass Feb. 14th, 1989-April 1st, 2007; Forever 18.
TGMM Family of The Bow
Mark 5:36 "Don't be afraid, just believe".

Chromebuck

2117 or 2215 on Easton shaft selector for a longbow based on your "full length" comment, which I believe is 32".  Selfbow is not an option.  You might try a 3 Rivers test kit.

  http://www.3riversarchery.com/Product.asp?c=58&s=124&p=291&i=6790%2D5
62" JD Berry Taipan 53@28
60" Super Shrew 2pc 53@28
58" Ed Scott Owl Bow 53@28

del

Thanks guys!  Don't mean to be a butt, just wondering.  thanks  del

Jake Diebolt

I shoot a 50 lb Martin Hunter, and have my 2117s at nearly full length (about an inch off the end) with 125 grain points. I imagine that full length 2117s might be a good starting point? Aluminum is pretty forgiving, and easy to cut down if you need to stiffen them.

What point weight were you looking for? That may dictate the spine of arrow you need. I think that if you have a heavier point, you need a stiffer spine.

cbCrow

Del, I talked with a guy I know who shoots self bows. He told me to tell you that if your bow is cut 1/8" or more before center try full length 1916 with 145gr heads and if they show weak trim 1/4" off at a time until they fly decent. He shoots an bamboo backed hickory bow 54#@ 27" and shoots 29" 1916's on his. I hope this helps you out as randy said you will be in the ballpark.

del

Thank you!  Good info


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