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shaft material

Started by LeverActionman, June 24, 2010, 11:13:00 AM

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LeverActionman

Just wanted to know what would be the best shaft for hunting ash or sitka Thanks which would weigh more?

Orion

Ash is quite a bit heavier, in the range of 100 grains or more per shaft, all other things being equal.  Which is best depends on how you plan to use them, and, to a certain extent, your bow weight.  The lighter Sitka spruce makes a good target and deer arrow for lighter bows.  Might want to go to something heavier like ash, birch, maple or hickory for big critters like elk, or maybe hogs.

Onehair

I shoot both, the ash is a bear to keep straight but will shoot through an elephant.Sitka has good weight, easy to straighten and pretty durable. Sitka is my first choice. I shoot everyday and Sitka holds up better than cedar or ash.

LeverActionman

Thanks for the info right now I just deer hunt but would like to get into bear and hog hunting so I will just stick to cedar and spruce for now.

sstewa

Ash is hard to get and keep straight, but is very tough.  It shoots good out of a little heavier bow.
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