more arrow queations

[quiverfull]

#6124

I’m back with another arrow question. I’ve decided to start with Beman MFX Classics. Their chart says to get 500’s for a 30″ arrow out of a 50# bow, with a 125 gr. point. The broad heads I’m looking at are available in that weight, but I’m thing of getting heavier heads to effect a greater FOC weight distribution. These puppies aren’t cheap, so I’d rather not make a $100+ mistake. So, stick with 125 heads and 500’s, or go heavier (how heavy) and get 400’s?:?:
I’ll be hunting white tail deer in Ga primarily.

[quiverfull]

#48030

That would be “questions”. Engage brain, then type.

[Hubertus]

#48066

My (limited) experience is that arrow spine charts, as accurate as they are intended to be, are really just a starting point.
When I needed arrows to match my current bow (I use carbon shafts), I used a set of 3 fletched arrows & 1 unfletched, all at full length. At the pro shop range, I shot them as a set, observing where the unfletched arrow landed in relation to the rest of the group. Knowing that they would be too weak at full length, I had them cut down a little at a time until they grouped together.
I would recomend this method for establishing correct spine. For me, the only variable was shaft length, but head mass could easily be worked in. The limitation is that you would need either a pro shop or the proper equipment.

[quiverfull]

#48093

Hubertus, thanks. I can’t seem to ferret out a pro shop around here close that caters to traditional archers; compound shops abound, but not stick and stringers. Maybe one of the sets of test shaft sets would be a good idea. Or, maybe I just need to hop on I 75 and go south about 4 hrs. to Albany, where there is a good trad. pro shop.I’d like to avoid the latter, as time is somewhat limited for hobbies for me. What sort of equipment is needed for this? Any links for how to do it yourself? Anyone know any good trad. pro shops near Atlanta?
Thanks in advance, ………..Jim

[Chris Shelton]

#48283

those are literally the best shafts I think I have ever shot? Um as far as your question I think that would be more than enough weight for whitetails, but I am not a penetration expert, I had the 400’s I think with 100 grain heads and a 55 pound bow, and I had great penetration. Never shot a whitetail with them though? But they went deeper into targets than my ICS bowhunters? That is kindof obvious but I also just felt like they hit harder to, dont know if they did or not?

[Hubertus]

#50270

Quiverfull, if you need someone to cut your arrows for you, it shouldn’t matter if the shop caters to trad shooters. If you can tell when the spine is stiff enough (from repeatedly cutting the arrows down) all the shop needs is a shooting lane and an arrow saw. I suppose it would cost you a few bucks if you’re not buying the shafts there.
As far as what’s needed to DYI, I’ll leave that to the more experienced fletchers here. I’ve heard about making cutting jigs using a dremel (or similar) tool, but I haven’t tried it myself.
Shalom

[Hubertus]

#50273

Hubertus wrote: Quiverfull, if you need someone to cut your arrows for you, it shouldn’t matter if the shop caters to trad shooters. If you can tell when the spine is stiff enough (from repeatedly cutting the arrows down) all the shop needs is a shooting lane and an arrow saw. I suppose it would cost you a few bucks if you’re not buying the shafts there.
As far as what’s needed to DYI (SORRY, THAT’S DIY), I’ll leave that to the more experienced fletchers here. I’ve heard about making cutting jigs using a dremel (or similar) tool, but I haven’t tried it myself.
Shalom

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