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Started by mcgroundstalker, December 24, 2014, 02:01:00 PM

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mcgroundstalker

December 24, 2014, 02:01:00 PM
Is it true that carbon arrows are king of the block? I tried a couple different types and went back to woodies and 2016's over and over again...  

I mean when one of my aluminum arrows get bent, I can't get it straight again... So I just look at the three dozen in my "bent" tube and pretend they are flowers!  :rolleyes:

POC on the other hand just look cool! Smell great when you break them and don't have the torture effect of a bent arrow that needs to be carried all day and looked at from time to time laughing at you! ...  :banghead:  ... Then, just making up woodies is so much fun... Can't have enough ammo...

What's my point, you say? ...Don't have one!... Guess it's all good...  :archer2:  ...
"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies"

ChuckC

#1
December 24, 2014, 02:10:00 PM
well, a million years ago, carbons were probably wood.

CHuckc

damascusdave

#2
December 24, 2014, 02:15:00 PM
I shoot carbon, carbon wrapped in aluminum, aluminum and wood...thank goodness for choice

DDave
I set out a while ago to reduce my herd of 40 bows...And I am finally down to 42

Jay Bow

#3
December 24, 2014, 02:48:00 PM
I've never owned a carbon so wouldn't know.

Jay
JAY BURTCH

Tim

#4
December 24, 2014, 05:08:00 PM
Hey Michael......Merry Christmas!

I only shot cedars for about a year back in the late 80's.  I still remember making up a beautiful dozen shafts and broke the first one on a frozen excelsior bale!   I was heart broken.  

Onto 2018's for the next 20 years.  They were tough and accurate.  

Than a buddy, who has been at this a lot longer than me try carbons.  He raved about the penetration.  He was shooting those beeman shafts with the outserts.   I figured I'd try them out for a season.  I have to say the penetration on deer was excellent.  To the point I haven't looked back.  I consistently have pass thru penetration, and in hunting "backyard" deer that's a nice occurrence to have.   Durability is right there with my 2018's.       :thumbsup:

reddogge

#5
December 24, 2014, 05:13:00 PM
How long are your 2016s? I'll pay shipping to save you from looking at those abominations if there are enough of them and they don't have kinks.
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mcgroundstalker

#6
December 24, 2014, 05:21:00 PM
My "flower pot" full of 2016's are 27"-27 1/2" long each... Best to be cut down for kids or elf size adults like me...   :rolleyes:   Send me a PM and we'll work it out, if interested...

... mike ...

PS... Merry Christmas Tim!   :D   I still dig 2016's! Just gotta hit the target for 'em not to bend.  :dunno:
"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies"

Skipmaster1

#7
December 24, 2014, 05:36:00 PM
I love my carbons! I've made it through the Muzzy with no broken arrows. TWICE!


Merry Christmas Mike!

njloco

#8
December 24, 2014, 05:44:00 PM
No body makes it through Muzzy unscathed in one way or the other, you'd better go see your shrink !

  • Leon Stewart 3pc. 64" R/D 51# @ 27"
  • Gordy Morey 2pc. 68" R/D 55# @ 28"
  • Hoyt Pro Medalist, 70" 42# @ 28" (1963)
  • Bear Tamerlane 66" 30# @ 28" (1966)- for my better half
  • Bear Kodiak 60" 47# @ 28"(1965)

Cyclic-Rivers

#9
December 24, 2014, 05:45:00 PM
Mike, You are messed up!!!

You forgot to tell everyone that you put your targets in places most likely to eat arrows.  It's not all the arrows fault!

Merry Christmas Brother!
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


>~TGMM~> <~Family~Of~The~Bow~<

mcgroundstalker

#10
December 24, 2014, 07:59:00 PM
The "Top Gun" stake and me just don't get along...   :dunno:
"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies"

JamesV

#11
December 24, 2014, 08:05:00 PM
If you want superior uniformity and durability in the same shaft, carbon if the only way to go.
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ron w

#12
December 24, 2014, 08:14:00 PM
Woodies have soul..........and soul is good!!
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Krex1010

#13
December 24, 2014, 08:17:00 PM
I'm cheap so I like carbon arrows, bought a dozen and a half probably 16 or 17 years ago for my compound.......yeah I still have about 10 of those shafts and I still shoot them.
"You can't cheat the mountain pilgrim"

BOWMARKS

#14
December 24, 2014, 08:24:00 PM
I picked up some 1918's probably 10 to 12 years ago found that they seemed to fit my needs in spine and they have never disagreed. Tried the woods and found I can not get those buggers straight.

Those 1918's are tough to bend but when they do I am able to bring them back to life. Only problem is very hard to come by now days so I have been collecting for quite awhile.
Kanati Long Bow 56"-45#@27"
Hoot's Long Bow 56"-45#@27"
Shrew Classic Hunter 56"-47#@28"


TGMM Family Of The Bow
United Bowhunters of Penna.
Compton Traditional Bowhunters
Professional Bowhunters Society

#15
December 24, 2014, 09:21:00 PM
I have not read all the other replys, but you can straighten a good number of your bent aluminums if you have the right tool.

Anybody that shoots aluminum shafts should invest in an Arizona Archery Arrow Straightener. It is worth it's weight in gold and you can straighten just about any bent shaft that is not kinked. The straightener is a bit pricey. But it will pay for itself fast if you do any amount of shooting with aluminum arrows!

Mery Christmas,

Bisch

BOWMARKS

#16
December 25, 2014, 12:25:00 AM
Another helpful tool in straightening aluminumn shafts is a 6" long piece of stainless rod machine'd down to your diameter shafts and threaded on one end to match a screw in point.

I made mine two different sizes on each end one for 5/16 and the other end for 9/32 shafts and thread as a tip insert fits two sizes and works wonders.

With this item and a good straightening tool you can get your shafts straight right down to the insert.

Screw this onto bent shaft and you have a very stiff extention to the shaft,
Kanati Long Bow 56"-45#@27"
Hoot's Long Bow 56"-45#@27"
Shrew Classic Hunter 56"-47#@28"


TGMM Family Of The Bow
United Bowhunters of Penna.
Compton Traditional Bowhunters
Professional Bowhunters Society

Skipmaster1

#17
December 25, 2014, 04:13:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by njloco:
No body makes it through Muzzy unscathed in one way or the other, you'd better go see your shrink !
Hahaha. I never said I made it through with out being broken.... Just my arrows !

Stone Knife

#18
December 25, 2014, 07:15:00 AM
I'm making up 2 dozen woodies now for my new Hill   :bigsmyl:
Proverbs 12:27
The lazy do not roast any game,
but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.


John 14:6

Stone Knife

#19
December 25, 2014, 07:39:00 AM
quote:
Originally posted by mcgroundstalker:
My "flower pot" full of 2016's are 27"-27 1/2" long each... Best to be cut down for kids or elf size adults like me...    :rolleyes:    Send me a PM and we'll work it out, if interested...

... mike ...

PS... Merry Christmas Tim!    :D    I still dig 2016's! Just gotta hit the target for 'em not to bend.   :bigsmyl:
Proverbs 12:27
The lazy do not roast any game,
but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.


John 14:6
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