[wojo14]

in reply to: shafts: tapered vs. parallel #49492

So, if I normally shoot 50-55 shafts, and I want to taper new shafts for more FOc and go up 45 grains in the tip, should it go to 55-60?:?:

[wojo14]

in reply to: NO MEATHEADS yet? #49485

I am new here, and I don’t mean to interrupt your guys conversation, but, I want to try the meatheads out on some white tails this fall. They do some good damage and penetrate?

I never used single bevel before.

I will be shooting a 50# longbow.

[wojo14]

in reply to: Wood Arrow Advise #46539

Ok, a general question. Regardless of arrow material. I know Dr Ashby’s min weight is 650gr. But at what speed you need to shoot it at? I eventually plan to hunt elk. So I would assume a 700-800 gr arrow would be better. Do you need to shoot this heavy of an arrow out of a 60-75 pound bow? Or will 50-55 pound due? Assuming the arrow and bow are tuned together of course.

[wojo14]

in reply to: Woodies #44967

By the way Arnie, you make some pretty arrows!

I have not yet learned the art of splicing feathers.

[wojo14]

in reply to: Woodies #44946

Moebow wrote: PS. Wood is all I’ve ever hunted with. I lived in Alaska for 20 years and used wood all that time. Grew up in South Dakota in the “wood” years so wood for hunting all my life. I do use aluminum a lot for 3D, and instruction simply because they hold up better with foam targets and are easier to pull. You can have carbon, just don’t like them for anything.

I agree, I’m not a carbon fan ever since I started shooting wood. But carbon does have its place in archery.

By the way I been shooting spruce and Douglas fir. I like the fir!:o

Ever use tapered Douglas?

[wojo14]

in reply to: Woodies #44934

Moebow wrote: I’ll add that with wood arrows, I am NOT a fan of EFOC or UEFOC! All my woodies are about 14% FOC with 125 grain points. As most wood shaft shooters know, wood arrows tend to break just behind the point and adding weight there just makes the problem worse. Just my feeling.

Arne

I’m reading that more and more.

You have good luck hunting with the wood?

Ever use hard wood?

[wojo14]

in reply to: Wood Arrow Advise #43742

Ok. I went ahead and put 200 gr on front of my existing shafts. I am around 625 total weight and around 14% FOC.

They shoot good.

Now, dare I ask…..what about speed? I know speed is overrated. But is there a min speed to try and achieve?

[wojo14]

in reply to: Wood Arrow Advise #37437

I agree with his secret!

[wojo14]

in reply to: Wood Arrow Advise #37360

My shafts now are 520 gr. (50/55 spine)

I did get good penitration on a 200 pound bear this spring.

I hear you tho. Thanks for the advise.

I am working up to a heavier poundage and heavier arrows,with more FOC.

I am shooting for 55 pounds at my draw. I would like to get arrows around 650 gr with at least 20% out front.

At least this is what I am shooting for this fall!

my 51# with a little more FOC should still be ok on the white tails this fall????

[wojo14]

in reply to: Wood Arrow Advise #36443

I meant side note!:x

So, 650 total weight.

I would prob need to go up a spine.

55-60 tapered. I will get some fro me Surewood to try.

[wojo14]

in reply to: Wood Arrow Advise #36441

Thanks Dave!

As a siege note, I ordered 3 of your books today!

I have some reading to do!

[wojo14]

in reply to: Wood Arrow Advise #36399

I hear ya mike.

I’m thinking tapered shafts no cap wraps and 160-200 gr tips.

I’m thinking it will get me close to 20%.

I agree. The animals we hunt deserve our utmost respect.

[wojo14]

in reply to: Wood Arrow Advise #36083

OK, my bow right now is a 51 @ 28. 58″

It is a Striker reflex deflex long bow.

My draw is 26.5″

I know my arrow weight 525 gr built.

5″ trad cut feathers.

Dont get me wrong, the arrows fly great!

Just looking to increase FOC. I still want to shoot wood.

I love making them.

[wojo14]

in reply to: Paint instead of wraps? #29787

Steve Graf wrote: the bohning feather tape works with no issues on paint.

The tape is great! I switched a few months ago and never when back to glue! I do put a small drop of glue on the tips and tails of the feathers.

[wojo14]

in reply to: The Untamed #29784

colmike wrote: wojo14

If your nice on Sun. and don’t embarrass my shooting–will let you view the movie:lol:

Semper Fi

Mike

HaHa!

I doubt I will be embaress your shooting!

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