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What shafts for my bow?
colejack3:
So do you think I should buy the 40-45 or the 35-40?
Justin Snyder:
--- Quote from: colejack3 on August 01, 2010, 06:41:26 pm ---So do you think I should buy the 40-45 or the 35-40?
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Yes ;D
Personally I would buy the 40-45#. If they come and are 40# I would cut them at 28" to start. If they come at 45# I would start at 29". You can tell from the responses that we cannot tell you anything exact. There is a difference in longbows vs recurves, and center shot vs not. We can guess close, but we cannot get exact.
JW_Halverson:
Here's where I differ from Justin. I say go for the lighter weight spine choice. After all, your draw length was 26". If you cut 'em at 28 and they are heavy, then you gotta diddle away with the sandpaper to get the spine right with each one and it's harder to measure how much sanding to do on each. If you cut 'em at 28 and they are still too light, cut a little more off until they fly straight. After all, you can go down to your 26" draw length if you have to. With each nip off the arrow you are also taking off grain weight and making the arrow faster.
I know I have argued against faster arrows before, but for a beginning shooter, I think faster - flatter shooting arrows mean less compensation for various ranges and help build confidence.
Saw the article on primitive fletching techniques today, but have not had a chance to read it. Great technique for beginning primitive archers because you don't need any expensive fletching jig. PLUS it looks really traditional and cool.
colejack3:
I bought a test kit from 3 rivers. I was planning on cutting all the shafts to 29 inches so I have 28 inches behind the point. 125 grain points
Justin Snyder:
John, I guess I just dislike putting points on and pulling them off. It takes me to long to get them straight the first time. ;D
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