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Post by davet on Mar 7, 2018 10:09:29 GMT -5
Not that I will only consider wood or carbon, but I'm looking to use my trusty Bear #45 recurve....which I've owned for about 45 years.....for target practice. More actually for an exercise ritual. Hey....if you gotta exercise, might as well make it fun!!
Anyway, I was looking at the Lancaster Archery site and cedar arrows are about $3.33 each, and carbon's are a little more pricey. I'm just flinging field tips into a target so I don't need a high end hunting shaft.
Suggestions as to make and how the quality of any given brands are?
Thanks
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Post by Dutch on Mar 7, 2018 10:37:28 GMT -5
Have Bushy make some fer ya!
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Post by GlennD on Mar 7, 2018 11:08:50 GMT -5
I would just get some Easton XX75 Gamegetters from Lancaster Archery. Inexpensive and tough. Just like the old bird that will shoot them.  |
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Post by bushmaster on Mar 7, 2018 14:55:44 GMT -5
I would use Douglas Fir. Heavy and tough. Carbon is for sissy pants archers! |
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Post by davet on Mar 7, 2018 18:20:19 GMT -5
Remember.....these are target only. Not needed for hunting.
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Post by bushmaster on Mar 7, 2018 18:22:07 GMT -5
Doug fir!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2018 12:02:04 GMT -5
Carbons will be more durable
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2018 13:05:01 GMT -5
Have Bushy make some fer ya! I will second that nomination. All in favor give your assent by saying "dambetcha!" |
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Post by good ole boy on Mar 8, 2018 14:53:46 GMT -5
Carbons are junk.They delaminate,fray,are a hazard.If you get one of those frayed fibers under your skin look out.Wood is king like Bushy said but if you don,t go that route take aluminum over the carbon crap.
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Post by bushmaster on Mar 8, 2018 17:31:56 GMT -5
Dave I'll make ya 1/2 dozen. Just need to know spine. I'm pulling 60lbs at 30" and use a 6o/65 spined arrow. I'm thinking you'll prolly be in the 50/55 range. You can tweak it with different weight points though.
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Post by davet on Mar 8, 2018 19:41:05 GMT -5
Lemme measure my draw. I think a 30" is right. I'd go do it right now, but it's been a busy day for me and I'm just plain pooped. Lemme know the cost. BTW, I can fletch 'em as I have the jig, fletchings, and glue.
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Post by bushmaster on Mar 8, 2018 19:44:37 GMT -5
Lemme measure my draw. I think a 30" is right. I'd go do it right now, but it's been a busy day for me and I'm just plain pooped. Lemme know the cost. BTW, I can fletch 'em as I have the jig, fletchings, and glue. No way man! I'll be using turkey feathers on these bad boys! I'll be buying some shafts in the near future. I'll let you know about cost, other than that it's on me. |
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Post by davet on Mar 8, 2018 19:52:29 GMT -5
Lemme measure my draw. I think a 30" is right. I'd go do it right now, but it's been a busy day for me and I'm just plain pooped. Lemme know the cost. BTW, I can fletch 'em as I have the jig, fletchings, and glue. No way man! I'll be using turkey feathers on these bad boys! I'll be buying some shafts in the near future. I'll let you know about cost, other than that it's on me. Well, that's very generous of you. If you give me a link or post a few pics of how you cut your feathers, I could likely do the same when the original ones begin to wear. Thanks much!! |
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Post by bushmaster on Mar 8, 2018 19:58:29 GMT -5
Will do.
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Post by Dutch on Mar 8, 2018 21:30:46 GMT -5
No way man! I'll be using turkey feathers on these bad boys! I'll be buying some shafts in the near future. I'll let you know about cost, other than that it's on me. Well, that's very generous of you. If you give me a link or post a few pics of how you cut your feathers, I could likely do the same when the original ones begin to wear. Thanks much!! Bushy is GOOD people! |
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Post by davet on Mar 8, 2018 23:56:19 GMT -5
Well, that's very generous of you. If you give me a link or post a few pics of how you cut your feathers, I could likely do the same when the original ones begin to wear. Thanks much!! Bushy is GOOD people! Yes, yes he is!  |
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Post by davet on Mar 12, 2018 12:00:23 GMT -5
Ok Bushy.....when I'm at full draw, the distance between the string and the "end of my bow" is 29.5". So.....a 30" (shaft only) should do the trick?
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Post by bushmaster on Mar 12, 2018 19:56:22 GMT -5
Got it! Your not in a hurry are ya? I'll get to it when I make my hunting arrows for this fall. Prolly late spring, early summer.
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Post by davet on Mar 12, 2018 21:51:24 GMT -5
No rush. Make when you can. Just lemme know what I owe you.
Thanks!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2018 20:50:17 GMT -5
Carbon for recurves, wood for longbows.
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Post by davet on Mar 15, 2018 21:33:49 GMT -5
Carbon for recurves, wood for longbows. Well Kodiak, I think Bushy is gonna disagree with you. OTOH....way back in the '70's when I hunted with this recurve bow, I used wood. I only complained when I hunted in the rain....as rain would "curve" at least 2 outta 6. But wood would fly straight and kill as good as anything!! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2018 9:15:34 GMT -5
Carbon for recurves, wood for longbows. Well Kodiak, I think Bushy is gonna disagree with you. OTOH....way back in the '70's when I hunted with this recurve bow, I used wood. I only complained when I hunted in the rain....as rain would "curve" at least 2 outta 6. But wood would fly straight and kill as good as anything!! He's entitled to be wrong. 😁 |
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Post by bushmaster on Mar 22, 2018 15:28:58 GMT -5
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Post by davet on Mar 22, 2018 18:03:02 GMT -5
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