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Trying some 5/16" arrows
Ranger B:
I decided to try some 5/16" shafts. I know they may be a little more difficult to keep straight and the biggest issue will be weight if I hunt with them but I want lower spine weights so I'm going to give them a try. I got two dozen in Fri so yesterday afternoon I pittled around with them and in the configuration below with no feathers or points, and full length they all weigh 375 grains + or - 10 grains. I have two coats of lacquer, the white cap and crest. I plan to put three more coats of lacquer on them which should give me about 30 more grains and then fletching and 125 gr. points. If I can get them over 425 grains and they fly fast I'm going to go to them. Anyone tried them out there? Opinions?
Pappy:
Looks good,I like closer to 550 total out of my selfbows,But I guess with a good shot in the
vitals they will work.They should be fast alright. :)
Pappy
Cooter:
They look good. What weight are they spined for? I have a selfbow 45# @28' and shoot 11/32 pine spined for 39-41. I hope to drop to 5/16 in cedar with about the same. Let us know how they fly.
Ranger B:
Well, I was surprised at the results of my arrows. Finished with two coats of white cap and 5 coats of lacquer, 3 x 5" feathers and a 125 grain point they are 535 grains plus or minus 10 grains. My 11/32" arrows are only 515 grains with a 160 grain point because they have no paint and fewer coats of lacquer. The arrow is balanced quite different as well. The 5/16" arrows balance very near the center of the arrow and the 11/32 arrows have a forward FOC.
As far as performance the 5/16" arrows fly faster and flatter despite being heavier. I suspect that is due to less mass in the arrow (drag factor) and the center of gravity being near center. With more weight on a smaller diameter arrow they should penetrate better.
Thoughts?
Don:
Ranger B.
I've been think about the same thing.
Are those Cedar shafts?
BTW Good looking arrows.
Don
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