I know this has been done for others , But I need some help Please. First off I have a old shrew Long Bow.. 54" nock to nock 54# @ 27" My draw is 26" so that makes it 51#@26" arrow length would be from 26.5" to 27" topped with 145gr BH. I saw a chart that said Alums 1916's and woodies 40# to 45# (26) 45# to 50# (27) the question is I want more weight what would be heavyer Alums or woodies. Never shoot woodies.

I don't have a grain scale handy so I just tried hand comparing an 11/32 cedar arrow with a same-length 1916. I couldn't tell any difference. But that doesn't mean that I couldn't get a different cedar arrow and it might be much heavier or much lighter than the ones I've got. Wood is a natural product and the densities and weights can vary quite a bit. That's why it's essential to match wood arrows by weight as well as spine.

What I would suggest for getting more arrow weight with aluminum is to get 2018's and cut your arrows to 28". That would bump your arrow weight from around 460 grains with 27" 1916's up to around 530 grains.

As I mentioned, it is possible to get some pretty hefty cedar shafts; just ask for the heaviest they've got when you order. Or you could go with ash, maple or hickory arrows instead of cedar. Hardwood arrows are much heavier than softwoods like pine or cedar. The problem with hardwood arrows is they are a bit harder - sometimes a LOT harder - to keep straight than cedars are.

The same trick I mentioned with aluminum will also work with wood arrows. Leave the shaft an inch longer so you can bump up a spine class. If you can find 23/64" size arrows in your spine range, they will usually be heavier than the 11/32" size.

I think I heard that someone was going to bring back the heavy, compressed cedar Forgewood arrows again. I don't know the facts behind that rumor though. It'd be nice if it were true.

thank you I will check out some online stores like 3rivers and some others and see what they have again Thank you