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Jacob1:
I want to get into heavy bows so will be needing arrows I found a place called Fairview which sells war arrow kits but shipping to the United States is insane about 65$ so my question is is this still a somewhat decent price and if not where else can I get them ?

WillS:
Don't make the classic beginner mistake and assume that because you're getting into heavy bows you suddenly need huge arrows. 

If you're around 80-100lb, which is probably where you're starting your climb, you should still be using 11/32 shafts, or possibly one size up.  Everybody jumps straight to 3/8 or even 1/2" arrows when they see the triple figures but it's ludicrous and entirely unnecessary.  11/32 birch and pine can spine at 70 or 80lb, which will shoot properly from 80lb or 90lb bows.  The next size up will suit 100lb and then you can be looking at 3/8 which will safely and correctly shoot from bows up to about 120lb.

It's that tricky transition from 120lb to 130lb where you start needing a 1/2" arrow, but only with a very dramatic taper so that the nock end is still in the 11/32 range of diameters.  The 1/2" to 3/8" straight taper arrow is for HUGE bows - 160lb plus.  The number of times I've had people order 1/2" to 3/8" arrows only to find out they're shooting a 100lb bow is incredible.

The reason for me saying all this is that if you're already shooting, your current arrowshaft supplier will have stuff available for bows up to 100lb.  High spine 11/32 shafts are usually in every major archery store without the need to start importing specific "war arrows" and components. 

Jacob1:
Wow I didn’t realize that they were 1/2 inch what sort of draw weight would be needed without a large taper ?  And do you have any recommendations for arrows suitable for 70-90 pound draw ?

Del the cat:

--- Quote from: Jacob1 on December 03, 2021, 07:20:19 am ---... And do you have any recommendations for arrows suitable for 70-90 pound draw ?

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WillS recommended suiatble arrows in the previous answer!
Buy shafts, fletchings and points and assemble your own arrows.
At 70-90# 1/32" shafts are fine, as heavy a spine (stiffness) as you can find.
Points anything over 100grain is fine.
Flights pretty much whatever takes your fancy.
If you want a medieval look, but at a suitable size and weight that will still fly a decent distance use a 3/8" shaft (of a light timber) 5" fletchings and a "modkin" style point (a modern turned point that is shaped a bit like a medieval bodkin).
I once shot with a bloke who insisted on using realistic medieval weight arrows from a modest draw weight bow they were barely going 120 yards and it looked ridiculous.
https://bowyersdiary.blogspot.com/2020/09/arrow-refurb-day.html
Del
PS. At higher draw weights (up to about 90#) it is worth binding just in front of the nock with some fine linen thread (soaked in superglue), or sinew. For anything over 100# you need a horn inser to withstand the force of the string to prevent the arrow splitting.

Jacob1:
Ok thanks for the info is making shafts with a shooting board a good choice?

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