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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Mafort on July 20, 2020, 02:33:28 pm

Title: Arrows for heavy bows?
Post by: Mafort on July 20, 2020, 02:33:28 pm

So for those who shoot heavy bows. How would you figure the spine for your arrows? Does that change? Is there a certain diameter you go for? Also can anyone post pictures for inspiration? I know I’ll need to reinforce the string nock. I’m aiming for a 100lb warbow but I’m unsure as to how to build the arrows.

Title: Re: Arrows for heavy bows?
Post by: Pat B on July 20, 2020, 03:33:40 pm

If you'll be shooting your bow as a war bow I don't think spine is critical. Arrows for war bows can be up to 1/2" diameter and 30+" long.
Since you want arrows for a war bow I'll move this to "War Bows" if you'd like or you can post it there also. That's where you'll get your most informative answer.

Title: Re: Arrows for heavy bows?
Post by: Mikkolaht on July 29, 2020, 06:49:53 am

I go for 12mm at tip and the last 2/3rds tapers evenly to 8mm at nocking point.
Regular pine shafts.
They shoot well at 30 inches long from a +120lb bow.
I don't measure spine at all on those,I only test the shafts bending with my hands.
If they are stiff enough i use them.