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david w.:
I dont really care about speed but i would like to get the flatest trajectory possible from one of my 40lb longbows for target shooting.  What would be a good wood to use?  Also wouldthat reed that starts with a PH (i dont know how to spell it)  I heard it was really light.

Could i use 3" fletchings instead of 5-5 1/2" fletching?

El Destructo:
Your talking about Phragmites....they look like Boo or Cane....but are really punky and full of some honeycombed looking stuff....but the Indians used them ....and they are light.....cant hurt to try....but I don't know what they would spine out at...

armymedic.2:
add more weight to the bow, ooggaa boogga.....no really though, what about good ole' port oxford cedar with a light coat of sealant and a 90 gr point? that stuff is super light and is a great contender for being the most consistent arrow wood around imo.

ZanderPommo:
or sitka spruce

Zander

Kegan:
You could saw up pine board squares (provided the grain's straight) and plane them round. Works pretty well for target arrows. Especially tapered :)!

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