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Arrow recommendation for 55 pound longbow
Allynhirsch:
Hi All,
I am brand new here, and pretty new to primitive archery. Actually pretty new to archery in general. It’s been one of those things I have been interested in academically for a while and finally decided to pull the trigger on.
So on to the question: What are y’all’s suggestions on both readily attainable store-bought arrows and dream build arrows for the following: I have a simple, 55 pound hickory flat box/longbow. No shelf. Shoots off knuckle. Draw length is 30”. Looking to take a variety of game from axis deer to rabbits to hogs. So far I’ve only gotten a rabbit, but that is mainly because I want my accuracy to be sufficient before attempting to take larger game ethically. I just haven’t been happy with the typical baseline arrows from the box store and looking to move to something a little more appropriate. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Pat B:
I think a 55# spined arrows with a 125gr point should work for that bow. I usually start about 10# under draw weight for a selfbow but with the 30" draw the arrow would fly weak. A 55# spined cut to 30" with a 125 gr point will fly like a 45# spined arrow which I think would work for you.
Allynhirsch:
Thanks for the insight, Pat. So maybe a 500 spine arrow? What material would you recommend? Carbon or something more traditional?
Pat B:
I know nothing about carbon arrows and very little about aluminum. I prefer wood, either doweled shafting or cane and hardwood shoot arrows. My reference was for wood arrows.
KHalverson:
--- Quote from: Allynhirsch on June 19, 2020, 10:27:09 am ---Thanks for the insight, Pat. So maybe a 500 spine arrow? What material would you recommend? Carbon or something more traditional?
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I have quite a bit of experience with carbon .
in my opinion you need to go full length shaft and a 600 spine.
probably gonna need 150 grains + up front in order to fly.
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