what type of wooden arrows do u guys feel it the best value for hunting and shooting purposes?

I've been using douglas fir for close to 20 years. I just like the way they shoot and look when finished.  If I hit a rock while shooting at cones I sometimes break an arrow, but for the most part they're pretty darn tough.

Still using Port Orford cedar.  Haven't had a reason to change.

are cedars as delecate as people say?

"What type of wooden arrows?"

I'd have to say straight and beautiful.
Now if you mean what kind of wood... they'll all work well if they're made well. Some people prefer a partucular wood for weight or ease of straightening or some other attribute. But you'll find people who advocate every kind of wood that you can get.
I like Sitka spruce.

Guy

I have used POC with no trouble.  I really like the sitka spruce shafts from Hildebrand.  They are excellent, if a little bit lighter than most woods.  I just ordered some more POC from Wapiti, and I expect excellence from them of course.  

Really, as long as you are using pretty much any supplier on here, the PA forum, TBM, etc etc, you should be okay.  Each wood has its own little quirks and peculiarities, but they are all servicable and effective.  They are arrow woods for a reason, so the idea is to tinker with them untill you find something that grabs you.  Some of us get grabbed a lot by a lot of different things.    :D

They're not as "tough" as some others,,I like ash for small game and stumpin' 'cause they're heavy and can take a beating.. I like a lighter arrow for deer,cedar is what I use the most of but am probably going to go with sitka spruce when I start to resupply,,tougher shaft but are in the same "weight class". Douglas fir sure is pretty when stained.

POC and Doug Fir no problems.

QuoteOriginally posted by $bowhunter$:
are cedars as delecate as people say?

Yes and no.  Pinball one through a bunch of scrub trees bunny hunting and it's probably toast.  Mistake an elm stump for a rotted one and the blunt tip will snap off.  So instead of a bent or cracked aluminum you have a broken cedar.  

On ther other hand, they're cheap enough if you make your own that you're likely to go stump shooting and bunny hunting with them.    

Generally softwood shafts (POC, spruce, fir, pine) are not as tough as hardwoods (yellow poplar, hickory, ash). POC is one of the lightest and softest- you can cut into it with your thumbnail. It does make fine arrows, but for weight and toughness go with hardwoods.

For quite some time POC were the only wood arrows I had. But I recently purchased a dozen stitka spruce arrows and I am very pleased with them. Next time I order I'll be going with the sitkas again.

QuoteOriginally posted by $bowhunter$:
what type of wooden arrows do u guys feel it the best value for hunting and shooting purposes?

Value is what you care to spend for good quality arrow craftsmanship and quality of wood. You can buy $100.00 wood arrows and feel confident with the quality and such or you can buy $50.arrows and feel like you got a deal until they warp or break.All types of wood are good given they are chosen (grain,straightness,ect)in the right manner by the seller,and crafted with pride. I use cedar,Magnolia,and I have some fir as well.They all are great. You get what you pay for,go with a reputable seller and you can shoot any type of wood for hunting.JMHO

Douglas fir.

Depending on your bow weight I believe hickorys are among the toughest. But I have yet to find them in the lower poundages. Under 65 I use either ash  or cedar. I try not to use cedar for stumping as they are a little more delicate if you make a mistake.  Jim

Surewood Shafts, douglas fir, straight, durable, beautiful when finished. I like to put an 8" end taper on them. Fly beautifully.

Bill Stroupe built me some find cedars, but I have lost the contact information on Bill Stroupe??????????????????????  

i love the look, feel and smell of wood arrows, no matter what the genus of wood is used.  i still build and shoot woodies, too.

imo, what matters most about wood types for arrows is mass consistency, ease of straightening, durability.  almost all hardwoods will make good arrows (don't forget grass arrows - cane and bamboo!).  

however, for working on yer shooting form, for dialing in your accuracy - particulary for newbies - stick with carbon or aluminum shafting!

Surewood shafts - douglas fir.


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Glenn

QuoteOriginally posted by $bowhunter$:
what type of wooden arrows do u guys feel it the best value for hunting and shooting purposes?

Aluminum is the best wooded arrow cause there always straight even if its hot,humid raining.

I'm a big fan of Doug. Fir