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Want to shoot wood arrows

Started by SS Snuffer, January 01, 2022, 11:42:55 AM

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SS Snuffer

Thanks guys for all the help. I learned something from each post.
I'm going to look for Douglas fir test kit and also Woody weight test kit. I'm going to use these in a Kanati longbow
that is cut to center with a 8 strand FF string, 40 lb. bow  3  4 in. 30 in. BOP arrow fletch RH sorry I didn't put that in my 1st post.
I think I will start out with full length 55-60 Douglas fir Surewoods premium Tapered shafts if I can't find a test kit.
I'll be shooting Grizzly broad heads so I'll have allot of different weight heads to pick from. I'm also getting a field point test kit. If I get them to bare shaft tune will anything change after I crest and finish them? If you guys think 55-60 is to much or lite let me know. All I can find right now is the Cedar test kit from 3 Rivers so far.
Thanks so much!!
Chuck
Kodiak Mag 52" 41 lb.
Kota Kill-Um 60" 42 lb.
Kanati 58" 38 lb.
Black Hunter Longbow 60" 40 lb.

No Guts - No Story

Coach Jones

I would get a test kit 45-50 50-55 55-60 from Wapiti arrows and get tapered shafts.  I shoot the same specs from Holm Made River Runner and I like the 45-50's.  I draw a true 28 inches.  At 30 inches long on the shaft who knows maybe you can get a way with that shaft.  Most people tend to shoot arrows that are too stiff and most have a draw length shorter than they think.  You will get better spined arrows from Wapiti.  Plus you can get tapered on the back 9 inches.  Curious as to why you want an arrow that long?

SS Snuffer

Thanks Jeff
I just ordered the tapered test shafts from Wapiti.
30 in. Arrows are what I used in carbon and I can always cut them down. I'll let you know what works best. Thanks

Chuck
Kodiak Mag 52" 41 lb.
Kota Kill-Um 60" 42 lb.
Kanati 58" 38 lb.
Black Hunter Longbow 60" 40 lb.

No Guts - No Story

JamesD

One note about bare shaft testing with wooden arrows. You will need to be close to tuned with a fletched arrow before you try it. I learned this the hard way by breaking several in the first few shots when I was going through the test kit process.
Regular PBS Member

SS Snuffer

#24
Thanks James
That is exactly what I would have done. Then I would have had broken arrows.
Chuck
Kodiak Mag 52" 41 lb.
Kota Kill-Um 60" 42 lb.
Kanati 58" 38 lb.
Black Hunter Longbow 60" 40 lb.

No Guts - No Story

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