Want to shoot a heavier arrow!

DoninVa · 03-06-2003, 06:06 PM

I am shooting some 23/64" Rogue River cedars out of my new 56" hunter,52 lbs. at 28" and they are shooting good but would like a little more weight. I have some ash but they shoot like logs and are VERY hard to keep straight.I would like something a little lighter than ash and easier to keep straight. I have heard the laminated shafts are hard to keep straight as is chundoo. Are there any good options out there. Don

mysticguido · 03-06-2003, 06:23 PM

Try the Easton Legacy Arrows. They are Aluminum with Wood-grain PermaGraphic. Goto www.eastonarchery.com and see what size you would need. I use them and I really like' em. The look of Wood and the Speed and Straightness of Aluminum.

LBR · 03-06-2003, 06:51 PM

Don, if you like the RRA' s call Paula or Cecil and see what weight they can get for you. They do sell extra heavy/extra light, but it might take a bit to get them compared to average weight. They are out of the shop right now, but will be back soon (Monday?). I tried Douglas Fir several years ago and it was ok, and a little heavier--not sure of a good source for them though. Lastly, I have heard that Larch is heavier and tougher than cedar, but I have no experience with them.

Chad

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WFL\KY · 03-06-2003, 07:25 PM

DoninVa,
If I my ask, why do you want to shoot a heavier arrow ?

Bill

DoninVa · 03-06-2003, 07:36 PM

Bill, My new 56" hunter shoots very fast and hard

. At 52 lbs., I would like to get a little more KE or ump

and I like the way heavy arrows come out of this bow. I have a Bowtech mighty mite that I shoot 344 gr. arrows at 27" and 60 lbs. at about 270 FPS but with the curve I feel a little more weight will give more pentration and be easier on my bow. Don

IrishLad32 · 03-06-2003, 08:09 PM

I' m workin with some ramin shafts right now. I don' t like the guy' s craftmanship, but if you can find ' em tapered right and straight then they' ll finish pretty heavy. With 125gr heads they' re probably around 600grs. I' m not sure exactly, but they' re an once and a half whatever that equals. A lot heavier than the cedars I had.

Brandan

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john nail · 03-07-2003, 05:13 PM

Try Fir. I think they' ll fill the bill nicely.

WFL\KY · 03-07-2003, 08:49 PM

Doninva,

That' s cool. I thought if your wanted heavier arrows for hunting I would tell ya that I shoot a 385 grain arrow and have blown through most of the deer I' ve shot. I shoot 51 pounds.

Bill

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