Looking For A Good Arrow Smith

Phil Tuccillo · April 23, 2008, 12:20:00 AM

I have always made up my own arrows for as long as I have been shooting. I would like to try out a custom set. I have been shooting laminated birch, ash, and some hex pine lately. Any suggestions on who you have had good experience with, and has made you a nice set of arrows.
Thanks, Phil

Ian johnson · April 23, 2008, 01:00:00 AM

there are lots of good arrowsmiths on this site

Danny Rowan · April 23, 2008, 06:49:00 AM

Elite Arrows, sponser here. Paul makes outstanding arrows.

Danny

wissler · April 23, 2008, 06:54:00 AM

I've been buying arrows from Jim Curlee for over 10 years. He also supplies many arrowsmiths with great shafts.
He advertises in Traditional Bowhunter Mag.
Mark

granpa · April 23, 2008, 06:58:00 AM

Bob Burton of Whispering Wind...the BEST!

ethan · April 23, 2008, 07:01:00 AM

Phil, I asked the same question here a few months ago. Paul at Elite Arrows got alot of positive remarks. After talking to him I ordered a dozen and they are awesome! He's an artist!

Tim Fishell · April 23, 2008, 07:42:00 AM

Yup Elite Arrows gets my vote. I haven't found a better made wood arrow yet!!

bayoulongbowman · April 23, 2008, 08:26:00 AM

Bill Stroupe , North Carolina...one of my favs!!!!

Walt Francis · April 23, 2008, 09:26:00 AM

Llike Granpa, I use Bob Burton when I don't make my own.

Gray Wolf · April 23, 2008, 11:35:00 AM

I second Bayou, Bill Stroup
Mike

Charlie Cole · April 23, 2008, 11:47:00 AM

Paul Mattson at Badger Arrows- he's a sponsor and I can vouch for his work- his arrows are top-notch and his service is truly outstanding. I'll support him as long as he builds arrows.

Also, check out Sipsey River- another sponsor who also gives great service.

Bob B. · April 23, 2008, 12:34:00 PM

Both Bob Burton or Paul Jallon of Elite arrows ... can't go wrong. truely excellent arrows!

Bob.

2fletch · April 23, 2008, 12:48:00 PM

I'll be the third to recommend Bill Stroupe. He makes a good arrow and is a fine fellow.
2fletch

Brian Gillispie · April 23, 2008, 01:23:00 PM

Hey there,

Hate to sound like a scratchy record. Bill Stroupe. Builds Pretty arrows. Very straight and accurate. Also makes some Great kids arrows that work great for my kids underpowered bows.

Brian

BaldingEagle · April 23, 2008, 02:32:00 PM

I have used both Elite Arrows and J&M Traditions arrows. Both are very straight. J&M were a little nicer - mostly because I got the breast tapered shafts.
I would recommend either with no hesitation.

Phil Tuccillo · April 23, 2008, 05:13:00 PM

Thanks alot for all the input guys, I'll contact a couple of those that were recommended and go from there. Thanks Again, Phil

Dave2old · April 23, 2008, 05:39:00 PM

We all love our local favorites. Mine is Milt Beens of Wildcat Canyon Archery in Durango, CO. Milt is a potter and painter as well as an arrowsmith, and hand-paints tiny logos on each shaft -- his trademark wildcat, deer or elk tracks, or whatever you like. Just gorgeous work and the highest quality, closesly matched shafts. 970/247-2894. Dave