question for the longbowmen

nc recurveman · February 23, 2007, 07:47:00 PM

I getting a new to me longbow from a fellow ganger, it's 70 @ 28 my draw length is about 30 what arrows are prefered for he-man longbos wood carbons alum. I have a bear curve that likes HEAVY alum. there close in weight would that be a starting point? what's ya'll take on the pro's and con's of the above choices for the weight I'm shooting thanks for the input

Killdeer · February 23, 2007, 08:08:00 PM

Hi!
Some of this would depend upon what kind of limbs it has, what kind of string you are using and how close to center the riser is cut. You can start with the aluminums you have, and go up or down depending on how it acts.

You may have to dig up some of the phone poles you passed on your way home last month.

bentpole · February 23, 2007, 08:10:00 PM

WHEW that bow will be around 76#s at your draw length. When I was shooting my 84# wheely i shot 2219 aluminums I think it's been a while and my 74# wheely I beleive I was shooting 2216's.Now that doesn't mean they would be good for you. I think if you went to a trad shop they might sell you a couple of single arrows to try including s few carbons.Maybe someone here that shoots that weight will join in and get you closer to what you need though.

nc recurveman · February 23, 2007, 08:12:00 PM

Hey miss killy you should have seen the look on the post masters face the other day when I shipped the martin l/b, I had it in a 6 1/2 tall HEAVY carpet tube!!!!! I'm ure I got called dirty names when I left.

BigRonHuntAlot · February 23, 2007, 08:17:00 PM

I'm sure you can find a carbon that will love that poundage. Ask Shawn Leonard.

Killdeer · February 23, 2007, 08:20:00 PM

Nah, they just threw it in a hamper, and then threw a load of books destined for an APO on top, and then a bunch of crates of Ruby Red Grapefruits...

Killdeer

UK Bowman · February 23, 2007, 08:44:00 PM

I may have a couple of old flu flus for you :D but you should try the laminated birch shafts at the draw wieght they are a little stiffer than poc.

Adam

UK Bowman · February 23, 2007, 08:46:00 PM

By the way, welcome to the dark side

nc recurveman · February 23, 2007, 09:00:00 PM

Headed your way to meet ron tommorrow he's going to let take notes while I watch him shoot. how's life in the TV biz? you shooting at fort lee tommorrow?

robslifts · February 23, 2007, 09:01:00 PM

try some heavy ash shafts they should fly well out of that bow