Arrow question…

[SAM E. STEPHENS]

I'm going to shoot some foam this year and need some wood arrows. My bow is 44@30 RD Longbow will be shooting 3under , arrows will be just for tournaments so want light as possible. Where would you send me for a high quality no frills few dozen finished arrows. I need to get some test arrows and figure out what spine also. I just paid up so I'll be able to see the classifieds soon..

,,,Sam,,,

[John Cholin]

Friend,

3-Rivers Archery (www.3riversarchery.com) sells arrow spine sets that consist of a couple of arrows of each spine over a range of spines.  You still have to select your head, cut the shaft to length mount the head.  The shafts are long so you can cut them back in steps.  I have used the kits several times for my bows.  I shoot woodies exclusively.  www.allwoodarrows.com is also a good source for made-up arrows.

Best Regards,
JMC

[McDave]

I also have some wood arrows that I use only for longbow tournaments that require wood arrows, and also share your desire to have the wood arrows be as lightweight as possible.  I have found spruce arrows to be generally lighter in weight than POC or fir.  Availability of the spruce shafts is spotty though.

Is your DL 30"?  Long length wood arrows are sometimes problematic too.  Probably if I had a 30" DL, and didn't intend to hunt with the arrows, I would make them exactly 30" long and draw them all the way back to the rest, since there would be no need for an overhang for broadhead clearance.

[dnovo]

I would contact Wapit archery if you want to buy shafts and make your own. They could give you good advice. If you want finished arrows, there are several outstanding arrowsmiths  on here.
Since you're not putting a broadhead on them you could use lighter field points and that would lessen spine and possibly weight.  I'm thinking you need about a 50# or 55# shaft with 125 points.

[SAM E. STEPHENS]

Yes sir my draw length is 29-1/2 to 30 to the front of the riser ( depending on the bow )..

[lopey15]

I assume if you want "light as possible" arrows you will probably go the carbon shaft route...I would visit Big Jims or 3Rivers.  Good luck!

[SAM E. STEPHENS]

No sir , I need wood arrows....

,,Sam,,

[DawgDoc]

Sam - I have used Northwest Archery for this in the past. They can make you some no-frills practice arrows that are just sealed and fletched without cresting. I've ordered 2 dozen in the last few years and Suzanne has always done great on mine. The other suggestions on 3 Rivers is good as well, and I'm sure there are several arrow makers on here that are great.

[SAM E. STEPHENS]

Got a test kit on the way from TSA...

[Steelhead]

I would think you would want cedar woodies for a lighter arrow and probably shoot a 100 grain point.

Once you find a good spine for 44#s at 29.5-30 inch draw on your bow.You may then be able to have a dozen sorted out by an arrowsmith in your spine and in particular a dozen in the lighter grain wieght you desire to shoot for 3-D.

[NY Yankee]

An "arrowsmith" is the guy who forges arrow heads. The "fletcher" is the guy who builds the arrow.