Wooden arrow questions (recomendations)?

speycast · 03-07-2005, 05:13 PM

Hello, I'm new to traditonal archery and just bought a #53@28'' Crusader and went with a spine kit from RRA. (My compound bow draw is 29.5'') Well out of 6 arrows only one is still intack. don't ask, no hay bales, not sure what i learned out of 10 shots Anyway to My Questions,
#1 What would you reccomend for a spine?
#2 Are all wood arrows 30''?
#3 Does the theory lighter spine match with a heavier broadhead, true?(thought I read that here)
I know I should get a book but all I want is a bow and some arrows.
If nobody responds I'll just order a bunch and go from their.
thanks speycast

moose1915 · 03-07-2005, 06:43 PM

i am no pro, but i have found that a heavier spine than what is the "NORM" shoots better for me, 50lbs at 28,. also discovered that going from 125 to 145 gr heads gave me better flight.

good luck
moose

LBR · 03-07-2005, 07:39 PM

I'm guessing that your draw length is around 28". With an arrow cut to 29", Dynaflight string, and 125 grain point you should get good flight out of Port Orford Cedar arrows spined 60-65#, depending on your release. If your release isn't too great, or if you are using a dacron string, you may need 55-60# spine.

Wood arrows generally start out at around 31", but if you have them made you can have them cut to length, or if you have a taper tool you can cut them yourself.

A heavier point (broadhead or field point) makes the effective spine of the arrow weaker. If your arrows are too stiff, a heavier point can get them shooting straight--the same goes for a weak spine and heavier point. The type string you use, number of strands, your release, draw length, etc. all have an effect on what arrow spine will work best for you. The only way to know for sure what is best is with some experimenting.

Chad

Longbow Bowhunter · 03-08-2005, 08:57 AM

Chad shimed in before Me. Same recommendation in spine 60-65 with 125 grain point, heavier spine 65-70 if you go hevier in broadhead weight.

Arthur P · 03-09-2005, 07:50 AM

I've heard that Rogue River makes special order shafts out to 33" long or so, but never have gotten any. Since I changed my shooting form to compensate for bad shoulders, I don't need arrows that long any more.

As far as what spine you need, I'd agree with Chad and Longbow Bowhunter. But, like Chad mentioned, what spine works best for you depends almost as much on your release technique as it does with the draw wieght of the bow. Then there's the bow itself. I've had some bows that didn't care what arrow you shot and I've had some that were so flippin' picky that you had to really work hard to match arrows to 'em. Sometimes finding the right spine takes nothing less than lots of time, energy and a good cussin'.