need more arrow help
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 22
need more arrow help
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
I really dont understand the charts and just want to find the best shaft and point for my bow. Any thoughts? Thank you
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Livonia,new york
Posts: 564
RE: need more arrow help
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
#3
RE: need more arrow help
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.
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.
#5
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 236
RE: need more arrow help
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.
Now when I had a 50# bear recurve. I draw right close to 28" I shot 2018 cut 29" with 125 grain point.
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Posts: 2,994
RE: need more arrow help
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
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
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