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Pine for compound arrows?

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Mafort:
I’m assuming I want the most dense stuff I can find right? I know the asiatic archers used them but I’m not sure if they’re good for compound shafts

Pat B:
Are you talking about arrows with multiple parts(foreshaft, etc.) or arrows for a wheel bow? I wouldn't suggest using any wood arrow with a wheel bow.

Mafort:
Arrows with a foreshaft

Pat B:
I've only made one fore shafted arrow I think. It was hill cane with a viburnum foreshaft. The purpose for a foreshaft is so you can retrieve and shoot the same arrow over again by replacing the foreshaft that went into the prey. I think pine work just fine although a heavier material would be more durable.

gutpile:
ideally foreshaft should be hard wood... foreshafts are also easy to make and can save from having to build a new arrow after impact.. they also and I find this more useful..aids in FOC of shaft.. cane is very light being hollow... adding the weight to front of shaft aids in shoot-ability ... arrows fly better and penetrate deeper...gut

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