need more arrow help

BranP · 12-27-2005, 04:56 PM

I really cant afford to buy a lot of shafts to try out so perhaps someone can point me in the right direction. I have a Bear Kodiak Mag. 50#@28"
I really dont understand the charts and just want to find the best shaft and point for my bow. Any thoughts? Thank you

jimmy the foot · 12-27-2005, 05:34 PM

when i was shooting 50# i was using 1916 eastons at 29". later went up to 2018 just for the weight. i use yellowbraided anchor rope you get at wal-mart or any hardware store. cut it to 26" and pull it through the shaft with a needle and thread. this helped my 1916 gain a little bit of weight and also quieted them and the bow down. good luck and hope you had a nice holiday

Guss · 12-27-2005, 05:39 PM

The charts will only get ya close, you have to try different shafts. What do you want to shoot, carbon, wood, aluminum.

I was in the same boat as you, what I did was saved some money and bought a Fletching vice, that way I didnt have to relie on any one else for arrows. Then I went to the Gander MT in my town and bought 3 shaftes in 3 different spines, 2117, 2020, 2216 and shot them all. It tock me a long time to figure out the best arrow and I switched back and forith a few times. I ended up going with the 2020s.

There is no way aroundit, you have to shoot different shafts. I cost money to startany thing new but once you get what you need things get more reasonable.

Good luck

Ow yah, I shoot a 45lb at 28 Bear Griz, the 2020s seem to stif for that, if that helps any.

I would say somthing around a 2019, but I am not sure.

Rangeball · 12-28-2005, 07:49 AM

Do you want to shoot wood, aluminum or carbon/composite shafts?

Longbow Bowhunter · 12-28-2005, 08:02 AM

the bow is 50#@28" what is your draw length, and are you shooting off the shelf? after this we should be able to get you into the ball park.

Now when I had a 50# bear recurve. I draw right close to 28" I shot 2018 cut 29" with 125 grain point.

BranP · 12-28-2005, 03:17 PM

Hey guys, thanks for all the input. Sorry I left out some details. I draw 28" and prefer to shoot aluminum off the shelf. Thanks again.

Rangeball · 12-28-2005, 03:35 PM

Ignore the Easton chart, it shows way too stiff for stick bows.

I don't shoot aluminum, but I've seen this chart referenced as pretty spot on for trad bows-

http://www.arrowsbykelly.com/Spine_Charts.html

Good Luck

Longbow Bowhunter · 12-29-2005, 07:38 AM

BranP, I would opt for the 2018. Idid shoot 2016's with my bow but the 2018's shot much better at 29" 125 grain tip.