Arrow shaft woods

[snag]

This chart was posted on another part of this site. I thought it was very informative and worth sharing here as well.

[snag]

So this is why I love douglas fir shafts so much. It is a great alternative to POC. Fir is, on the average, a little heavier, has good durability and reacts well when shot out of a bow.

[vtmtnman]

Has anyone ever tried white pine shafts?

I'd also love to try some rock maple shafts too.I've been told they're some of the best wood for an arrow.

[SteveMcD]

Snag.. I agree. Always loved Doug Fir. I got a dozen bare shafts drying from a 3rd coat of poly right now. My hunting arrows for this fall! They take stain beautifully. And penetrate harder than cedar or spruce.

[Shinken]

Thanks for the table of data Snag!

My absolute favorite is still - hickory!

:~)

Shoot straight, Shinken