Best arrow for 43# recurve

[T Sunstone]

I have an old American recuve I'm setting up for a 16 year old kid to learn to shoot. The Easton chart calls for too heavy a shaft IMO but I only shoot long bows.  He draws 29".  Thanks.

[Migra Bill]

Terry-
Sounds like the same thing this 45 year old kid shoots. I have found 1916's to work the best for me.

[Swamp Yankee]

I'm shooting 30 1/2" 2117s with 170gr points from a 42# recurve @ 29" draw; but this bow is cut 3/16" past center and requires a stiffer than "normal" shaft.  Depends on how heavy a point you use and how long the arrow is cut, but 2117 might be a tad stiff for that older American that's probably cut to center.

[jarhead_hunter]

I shoot 5 different bows in the 40 to 45# range. Bows are Trad Tech Titan, Hoyt Dorado, Browning Cobra II, Hoyt #1 take down and Sky Hunter Supreme.

For me all of them seem to shoot the 1916 best at 29 inches of draw length.

Others that are very good are the 2212, 2013, 1913, 2114, 2117 and the 2016's in that order.

Hope this helps.

Charles.

[fishone]

I'm with jarhead, 1916's or 2016's depending on the pt. weight.

[Frank Warnke]

I have been using 1916 Easton Jazz shafts for that weight range and they have worked well for me.

[Cherokee Scout]

The Gold Tip 1535 or Entrada 600 should also work well.

[SS Snuffer]

Try this

[Bowwild]

I shoot Beman MFX Classic in 600 spine in bows 41-49 pounds at my 26" draw.

[dirtguy]

Another vote for trying 1916s.  I set up my son's #40 re curve for 27 inch draw with them with 125 grain points.

[fisherick]

I've ben shooting 29.5" GT 35/55 out of my 43# @ 28" recurve with 125-145 gr points and 50 gr inserts. Flys like a dart with 4-4" fletch.

[Ron+dog]

gold tip 3555 or 5575 w/ more wgt. up front

[dragon rider]

GT 3555 or Entrada 500's.

[T Sunstone]

Thanks for all the suggestions, I'm going to try 1916 first.  Jarhead hunter is sending me a couple to try and I'm sending him some 2419 for an experiment he's doing.

[Eugene Slagle]

Originally posted by Cherokee Scout:
The Gold Tip 1535 or Entrada 600 should also work well.

I agree with this, I have some here that I used for indoor competition & am waiting on my 42# Recurve to use them on.

[TxAg]

I just got a dozen Beman MFX 600s.  They shoot well out of my 40# bow.  They're cut to 30" with 200 gr up front.

[Margly]

Try out the Easton fmj 500 spine arrows.

I use them with 100 grain insert and full length. Then you just change the point to reduce or increase the stiffness.
BTW if he already is pulling 29" then the full length might be a good idea, The drawlength could increase when the strength and form is getting better!

Margly

[Stone Knife]

I've ben shooting 29.5" GT 35/55 out of my 43# @ 28" recurve with 125-145 gr points and 50 gr inserts. Flys like a dart with 4-4" fletch.  

I would have to agree with this, if he's drawing a 43# @ 28 to 29" this setup would fly perfect.

[Bud B.]

My vote would be for full length 1916s and let him shoot with 125gr points. Cut down the arrows as needed for tune and tinker with brace height and building the riser in/out. I have found 1916s fit all my bows ranging from 40# center cut to a 65# longbow that is 7/8" out from center.

[ishoot4thrills]

Don't rule out the 1816.