Wood arrows
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bosque Farms NM USA
Posts: 375
Wood arrows
I never shot woods before out of my 60# Martin Hunter recurve ,what spine would I need ? there are so many choices of wood ,what the most durable out there? also ,would I be better shooting off the shelf? and one more question , do you center the tip of the arrow w/ the C/L of the bow itself???thanks
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,175
RE: Wood arrows
We don't like diving into the unknown when it comes to recommending a spine range. [8D] We really need to know your arrow length and pounds at your draw length.
I haven't shot 'em myself, but they say ash is about the most durable wood arrow that is easy to keep straight.
Would you be better off shooting off the shelf? I dunno. Try it and make up your own mind. I like the accuracy I get shooting off an elevated rest, but I give up some of that accuracy for the simplicity of shooting off the shelf.
Do you line up the C/L of the arrow with the C/L of the bow? Nope. The tip of the arrow should be slightly offset outboard. Left for a right handed shooter, to the right for a lefty. The reason is the string is displaced to the side when it rolls off the ends of the fingers. With the tip already to the side, it puts the tip aligned with the nock as the string is released.
Of course, then the arrow goes through paradox and all hell breaks loose.[8D]
I haven't shot 'em myself, but they say ash is about the most durable wood arrow that is easy to keep straight.
Would you be better off shooting off the shelf? I dunno. Try it and make up your own mind. I like the accuracy I get shooting off an elevated rest, but I give up some of that accuracy for the simplicity of shooting off the shelf.
Do you line up the C/L of the arrow with the C/L of the bow? Nope. The tip of the arrow should be slightly offset outboard. Left for a right handed shooter, to the right for a lefty. The reason is the string is displaced to the side when it rolls off the ends of the fingers. With the tip already to the side, it puts the tip aligned with the nock as the string is released.
Of course, then the arrow goes through paradox and all hell breaks loose.[8D]
#4
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mississippi USA
Posts: 15,296
RE: Wood arrows
I've tried several different kinds of wood, always wind up going back to POC. Not the most durable, but for me the all-around best. Ash is super tough, but in my experience it's a pain to keep straight, as is most any hardwood--also VERY heavy. Thinking about trying some hickory shafts, but figure my mainstay will always be POC.
Chad
Chad
#7
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hopkinsville, Ky USA
Posts: 811
RE: Wood arrows
I'm with LBR, when it comes to great quality wood arrows it's tapered po cedar for me, namely Rogue River Archery. Give Cec & Paula Driskell a call & tell em what ya got, they'll be happy to fix you right up! They even have a test pack they'll send to find exactly the right one. - Great ppl w/great stuff, ya can't go wrong!!
www.rogueriverarchery.com
Tell em Vic sent ya!
www.rogueriverarchery.com
Tell em Vic sent ya!