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Title: making taper ed arrows question
Post by: schnitz on March 06, 2007, 11:03:00 PM
im making some tapered arrows for my 45 lb recurve what spined arrows should i use to taper because i know i will lose some spine when i taper them thanks
Title: Re: making taper ed arrows question
Post by: shaft slinger on March 07, 2007, 08:49:00 AM
you only lose 2/3 pound, so i wouldn't worry use the same ones that work for you now, IMO
Title: Re: making taper ed arrows question
Post by: Bill Carlsen on March 07, 2007, 08:55:00 AM
When I made custom arrows I spcialized in tapered shafts and did them myself. I never lost more than 2# on any shaft and more typically it was closer to 1#...that was with a 10" taper.  If you barrel taper them then you may lose in the vivinity of 5# or more so in that case you need to be working with arrows that are one spine stiffer than you typically shoot.
Title: Re: making taper ed arrows question
Post by: schnitz on March 07, 2007, 09:21:00 AM
what is the benefit of a barrel taper thanks for the ansers on my other questions guys
Title: Re: making taper ed arrows question
Post by: twig on March 07, 2007, 04:38:00 PM
The biggest advantage is cutting down on physical arrow weight. This can really help when shooting a light bow.