Wood arrows

Mike Most · November 22, 2015, 08:32:00 PM

Just for my 2 cents, as I can get about 8 good ones out of a dozen, I really like the last four, cuz if they have a little bend about a third of the way down, they shoot pretty good around the corner... go figure

I like wood arrows for the building time, the variety of colors and woods, and then going into the forest and trying to make arrows like they did long ago

Matty · November 22, 2015, 11:08:00 PM

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November 22, 2015, 11:31:00 PM

I buy cedars from Wapiti Archery and Doug firs from Surewood, I always get good shafts from them.
I put the part of this Wapiti cedar back into the hole that it came out of, I did not find the feathered end. The arrow skipped off a sampling after it went through the deer. The bow is the JD Berry prototype to his Heritage model, 50 pounds at 26". Not the biggest racked 8 pointer, but he had good weight to him. I shot him while still hunting, I wanted to be sure to get a deer with the bow that I received from James. Our area was getting a lot of hunting pressure, the deer were starting to move out of this piece public land and not come back, the hunters were outnumbering the deer. He went about 80 yards before going down hard in a skid. The bow, the cedar arrow, and the Hill broad head did their job well enough.

Ron LaClair · November 23, 2015, 09:16:00 AM

That would make Howard smile

MnFn · November 23, 2015, 09:45:00 AM

If I knew how to do it I would just copy a photo of a nice group of Snag's arrows and my Tall Tines. Or, a photo of my spring bear taken with my 53# Blacktail with a Sitka Spruce arrow from. Paul Jalon. That arrow with a 160 grn STOS shot completely through the bear. If you search here they are probably still here somewhere.

And that is what I like about wood arrows. They are quiet, can be beautiful, but I like how you can easily get to the weight you want to shoot without messing around with inserts, adding weight, etc.
I like Wilderness Custom Arrows a lot. Another reason to shoot wood : David is a great guy to do business with. Very helpful.

Gary

snag · November 23, 2015, 10:17:00 AM

Gary, those are kind words. We are all blessed on this site as we don't have to look far to find what we need. Lots of talent and knowledge to draw from.
It is a blessing to be able to serve this community of archers.

Gordon Jabben · November 23, 2015, 01:02:00 PM

Ron, those arrows are works of art. Sure makes me have a craving to sort through some wood shafts and get started making some.

Ron LaClair · November 23, 2015, 01:24:00 PM

QuoteRon, those arrows are works of art

Gordon, the arrows on my web site are made by Paul Jalon. The poems are written by me. When you get the arrows a copy of the poem that goes with it is included in the box.

swamper · November 23, 2015, 07:12:00 PM

I used them too,off and on but had to retake photo without arrows,it just didn't seem right.So strickly wood for me now.

southernarcher · November 23, 2015, 08:31:00 PM

Wood has spirit.

K.S.TRAPPER · November 23, 2015, 09:15:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Mike Vines:
We cannot convince you to do something. Only you can decide what is best for you.

It's Surewood douglas fir for me from here on out. It just feels right.

X2, same for me I will never go back as long as there available. The arrow I used this year to kill my buck has gone thru 3 deer in two years and ready for another. Been shooting them for many years now.

Tracy

Tree Killer · November 23, 2015, 09:58:00 PM

Haven't shot anything but wood in the last 30 years, don't see any reason to change.

QuoteOriginally posted by K.S.TRAPPER:

QuoteOriginally posted by Mike Vines:
We cannot convince you to do something. Only you can decide what is best for you.

It's Surewood douglas fir for me from here on out. It just feels right.
X2, same for me I will never go back as long as there available. The arrow I used this year to kill my buck has gone thru 3 deer in two years and ready for another. Been shooting them for many years now.

Tray [/b]

Dang Tracy...you get your moneys worth out of those arrows!

Mud_Slide_Slim · November 24, 2015, 06:12:00 AM

Really can't add much more than what has been said already. I switched just last year to wood and I couldn't be happier. The only thing more fun to shooting them is making them. It seems daunting at first, but there are so many people here who will help and give guidance along the way. But, they are not for everybody. Only you can decide. As I get older, my journey in hunting seems to be moving backwards from technology. I am leaning more towards wanting to shoot selfbows, wood arrows, and maybe next season...stone points. Simpler seems to be better...for me. Enjoy your journey!

Bill-

NY Yankee · November 24, 2015, 01:34:00 PM

If you dont mind having to do a little care-taking with your arrows, you should get some. If you just want to set your arrows in a corner and forget about them and have them be good to go next time, stay with aluminum. I enjoy building and shooting wood arrows no matter what the plastic arrow guys say. Wood can be just as good as anything else. Better in many ways.

Brock · November 24, 2015, 01:52:00 PM

I too started with aluminum after coming from compound in 1992....then went to wood and trying different types. Cedar was too brittle with all my misses LOL....hickory, ash....durable but very heavy. Now all these years my primary wood has been Douglas Fir followed by Sitka Spruce and love them both with Doug Fir being preference.

Get good shafts to start with and make them yourself...or spend some money and get some made for you by an experienced arrowsmith...and you will see what is possible with good matched set of arrows.

Yes the carbon or aluminum may be more PERFECT but my shooting is not perfect and in 15+ years of wood only shooting....have not had an arrow or bow that I could outshoot and honestly say the bow or arrow was the cause for an errant shot.

Good luck....

two4hooking · November 24, 2015, 04:46:00 PM

Wood has soul! After going around with all different types of woods, I am back with good old cedar. Killed 5 deer this year with them. They just seem right out of my longbows.

I break a lot but most of them are covered in red by that time.....

Quiet, natural and deadly!

Jayrod · November 24, 2015, 09:02:00 PM

Its a NEW journey for me also that friends of mine on here :muzzy75 and dirtybird: kept saying to try and i can honestly say WOW so simple and truly traditional and i am gonna have them in the quiver after christmas for our 2nd season here in PA looking forward to it for sure ....ahh yeah and there beautiful too!!!!KEEP THE PICS COMING GUYS...

Petrichor · November 25, 2015, 06:19:00 AM

I made the switch.... Its hard to explain.... Nothing flies like them. They feel different shoot different. I will never switch back. The Footed shaft has really cheap shafts pre finished I think they are like 1.50 a shaft.

Archer Bunta · November 25, 2015, 01:14:00 PM

I shoot wood only. Call me weird but I do find a more spiritual connection with wooden arrows. I guess its because I build my own arrows too. From spining to fletching, I can customize it exactly the way I want.

In terms of performance, you will probably not be as accurate as with aluminum or carbon but I think it is a good thing. This allows you to get to know your equipment more and shoot better over time. When I first started shooting I broke dozens of wooden arrows. It cost a lot to replace/build. In order to keep the cost down I got better pretty quick. When my equipment and I are in sync, I shoot as consistent as most compound shooters at the range at 20-25 yards. 30 yards is pushing it though for me. My recently made arrows from this spring has lasted me till now and I've shot them probably over a thousand times.

My arrows are poplar by the way.

Jayrod · November 26, 2015, 03:19:00 PM

TTT keep pics coming