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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Wolfmanjack on July 10, 2019, 04:05:03 pm

Title: Hunting arrows
Post by: Wolfmanjack on July 10, 2019, 04:05:03 pm

(https://imgur.com/a/3eCkX3w)

My first attempt at hunt worthy arrows.  My bow is not yet ready but figured I’d get a jump on the arrows.  The points are from citronelle chert, shafts are river cane.  I really enjoyed making the arrows and knapping the points.  Making the bow gives me anxiety.
(https://i.imgur.com/93rc4Yi.jpg)

Title: Re: Hunting arrows
Post by: Pat B on July 10, 2019, 04:35:44 pm

 :OK

Title: Re: Hunting arrows
Post by: osage outlaw on July 10, 2019, 06:54:24 pm

They look good from here.  Nice work.

Title: Re: Hunting arrows
Post by: StickMark on July 10, 2019, 09:38:36 pm

awesome.  Velvet season is coming in AZ; you're motivating me.  Great job.

Title: Re: Hunting arrows
Post by: Hawkdancer on July 10, 2019, 10:20:37 pm

Nice!  Now for the meat pics!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Hunting arrows
Post by: JEB on July 11, 2019, 04:16:14 am

Nice, the points need a little red on them.

Title: Re: Hunting arrows
Post by: Aaron H on July 11, 2019, 05:02:38 am

Typically it is best to build the bow first, then tune your arrows to fly well out of the bow.   But none the less, they look great.  :OK

Title: Re: Hunting arrows
Post by: Wolfmanjack on July 11, 2019, 07:34:20 am

My first attempt at a bow cracked so I’m on my second attempt hence the anxiousness. 

Title: Re: Hunting arrows
Post by: Woodely on July 11, 2019, 04:41:09 pm

Nice looking shoots.   "Making the bow gives me anxiety."   I make my share of mistakes always when building bows albeit small mishaps but non the less hiccups.

Title: Re: Hunting arrows
Post by: NorthHeart on July 11, 2019, 10:32:57 pm

Good looking work.  That one third from the left with the thinnest point will be your ticket to a good hunting arrow IMO.

Title: Re: Hunting arrows
Post by: StickMark on July 12, 2019, 04:53:07 am

Building a bow around an arrow we wish to hunt with is similar to choosing a rifle based on what bullet you want to send down range.  Get a feel for the arrow weight, then choose a poundage in a design that will send them the distance you need.

Regarding anxiety building a bow, I think it is a question of persistence and patience.  Looking at my "failures," some are from kiln dried oak that did not like 6-12% relative humidity.  Some are from choosing the wrong design, and some because I developed a hinge.  Currently, I am gluing hickory backs on some less than stellar bows, adding siyahs, you know, playing and enjoying.  Post your build along; this site's search engine and the people on it are great.  Look forward to seeing your second bow.

Title: Re: Hunting arrows
Post by: Trapper Rob on July 21, 2019, 12:43:18 pm

Nice set of arrows

Title: Re: Hunting arrows
Post by: Wally44 on July 22, 2019, 04:12:15 am

 nice arrows buddy my first bow didn't  turn out great either  ya live n learn

Title: Re: Hunting arrows
Post by: Sasquatch on September 04, 2019, 10:13:59 pm

Great job on the arrows!! I’ve never been able to see your points so clear until now. They look great and sharp! I would put all those in my quiver and hunt.with them.