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Switching Arrows.......Need Help!

Started by Landshark160, August 22, 2007, 06:23:00 PM

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Landshark160

I've just finished a board bow and have never shot woodies before.  Since I'm afraid it may be unethical to shoot anything but wood or cane shafts out of it, I need some help switching over.  I have found that a 2016 cut to 27 3/4" with 175 grains up front is what the bow likes.  Approximately what spine will this convert to in a wood shaft?
Chris
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The benefits of a big broadhead are most evident when things go wrong. - CTS

ishiwannabe

I use 2016's outta my LB, and recently made up a dozen chundoo arrows for this fall. I read here(somewhere) that the majority of bows like arrows 5-10 pounds heavier in spine than the draw weight. I went with shafts that spined at 52#, outta my 45# bow...great flight. Im sure more experienced people will chime in though...and correct me(please) if I am mistaken. Good luck with the board bow.
"I lost arrows and didnt even shoot at a rabbit" Charlie after the Island of Trees.
                        -Jamie

Shawn Leonard

The point weight you are using softens the spine quite a bit on that arrow. I would think a 50-55# cedar cut to 28"s with 125-150 grain point would fly for ya. Shawn
Shawn

Landshark160

Thanks Guys.  Any idea what those cedars with the 150 grain heads would weigh?
Chris
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The benefits of a big broadhead are most evident when things go wrong. - CTS

RC

I would say between 525 and 560. You can find some heavier but for me this has been average.RC

**DONOTDELETE**

what are your bow's stats and Your draw length

Landshark160

Chris
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The benefits of a big broadhead are most evident when things go wrong. - CTS

BamBooBender

Quote55#@27" 59"ntn
Wow! That's pretty short for a red oak board bow.    :notworthy:  

Wood bows(in general, being self made) can vary a great deal in cast/efficiency, so narrowing down a spine can be tricky at times, especially over the internet. But, since you have a reference to go by( the 2016), then I'd say that Shawn's recommendation  will get you in the ball park.
Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

Goodbye Shiner you were always a good dog.

Landshark160

Yeah Bam, it is short.  I started it out with the intentions of building a bow for my son.  I had a 56" string laying around, so I built the bow for the string.  Wasn't too concerned with draw weight.  Just figured I'd get it pulling to around 27" so the bow would be able to "grow" with him.  He just turned 10.  Didn't know it would end up that heavy.  It's 35# at his draw legnth.  A little stout for him, but the way he's growing, it won't be for long.  In the meantime, I figured I'd shoot it.  :bigsmyl:
Chris
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The benefits of a big broadhead are most evident when things go wrong. - CTS


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