Newbie Arrows?

[Ronster]

Totally agree Fanto.

Ronster

[Fanto]

glad we got that all sorted!

[lanky]

I agree!!, who needs Google??, I got Ozbow!

[Fanto]

Lanky

its worth getting right when carbon arrows will cost $10-15 bucks each!

making wood shafts is a fun hobby, but in my lowly opinion i would suggest getting half a dozen carbons and just concentrating on shooting to begin with!

making arrows is good for when its too wet, too late or your shoulder is too wrecked to shoot arrows

[lanky]

Yep, thats the plan!, But im staying well clear if the Ebay no-name carbons!, heard way to many horror stories.

[Fanto]

Lanky

i like the goldtips, the regular inserts are real easy to glue in and remove which is great when you hit a few hard objects from time to time. you can get fully built XT Hunters for about $10 each.

[lanky]

Thanks for the tip, i will look into them!

[rodlonq]

Hi lanky,

Dont forget to consider the point weight you want to use. If you want to achieve high FOC with heavy broadheads or point weights then your shaft will need to be a lot stiffer than for light points. This is especially true with your long draw length.

Playing with Stu Millers calculator is a useful way to burn up some time and get some insight into different scenarios. I have use it for a guide recently and I am usually happy with the results. Mind you I haven't bare shafted or any other test to prove they are right. I simply make the arrows and shoot them, they shoot well, reasonably quietly and feel OK.

Cheers..... Rod

[lanky]

Thanks Rod!!

[lanky]

Have settltled on some Easton Powerflights, they seem to be popular and long lasting, the sad thing is i can get them $50-$60 cheaper , inc delivery, from Landcaster archery in the USA than from anywhere her in Aus!, and thats fletched with nocks and inserts!

[discord]

You realise the .500 spine Powerflights are only 31" long?

[Fraser]

Lanky, what spine did you get?

Fraser

[lanky]

Haven't got them yet, thinking about getting the 400's, they are 31.5", figured I could spent to long over thinking and getting caught up in the details or just get shooting!!

[Fraser]

Haven't got them yet, thinking about getting the 400's, they are 31.5", figured I could spent to long over thinking and getting caught up in the details or just get shooting!!

Just checked my 400's, the shaft it's self is 31.5", once you add a nock and a field point the total length is 33". That should get you out of trouble.

Fraser

[lanky]

Thanks Fraser, i intend to order some field points at the same time and they come with the Easton Super Nock installed.
Might even upgrade from my poly pipe quiver!

[Fraser]

Are you looking at a bow quiver or a back/side quiver?

Fraser

[lanky]

I would prefer a back quiver but im considering a bow quiver as a option as well!

[Fraser]

I would prefer a back quiver but im considering a bow quiver as a option as well!

Have a look at the safari cat quivers, they're easy to use, keep your feathers dry, and combine a gear belt/day pack. I use a cat quiver 4.

Fraser.

[lanky]

I would prefer a back quiver but im considering a bow quiver as a option as well!

Have a look at the safari cat quivers, they're easy to use, keep your feathers dry, and combine a gear belt/day pack. I use a cat quiver 4.

Fraser.

Checked them out on youtube, they look great!, how does it prevent the arrow falling out though??

[Fanto]

have a look at safarituff arrow master

my favorite

[Fraser]

Checked them out on youtube, they look great!, how does it prevent the arrow falling out though??[/quote]

They use pressure between the two foam pads, one in the base and one in the top, to hold the arrows in place. The full sized cat quivers can hold 36" arrows, mini cat quiver only 31".

Fraser

[lanky]

Well my arrows have showed up and I will be glueing the inserts in tonight and giving them a go tomorrow morning on the range!, no more blaming my old junk arrows for my wayward shots

[Fanto]

Lanky
Which glue you using?

[lanky]

Got some Araldite, the one with the two tubes to be mixed together, but I've been reading up that the best one is the 24hour epoxy?, didn't see the stuff at Bunnings though!
But I'm holding off on the glueing till I double check

[Fanto]

Lanky the 24 hr is stronger but for inserts either works fine

Make sure you lightly sand the inside of the arrow with a bit of rolled up fine wet and dry sandpaper then clear out the dust.

I've used 24hr, 5 minute epoxy, superglue and hot melt. I prefer hot melt because I can remove inserts easily but the other options all seem stronger

You'll be fine with what you have, go for it and get shooting!

[discord]

I'm a big fan of the 24h araldite (it's labelled 'super strength araldite'). Apart from the extra strength, you also get a lot longer to apply it once it's mixed - handy if you're doing more than a couple of arrows at a time. I like to clean the insert and the inside of the shaft with acetone after sanding to remove the dust as well as any oil from the fingers.

[Fraser]

Lanky, when glueing carbons, regardless of whether it's the inserts or the fletching, you need to rough up the surface (sand paper) then clean the area with acetone, keep cleaning the area until the Cotten tip/paper towel comes off clean. You'll have trouble with adhesion if there is any oil or dust left on the carbon.

Fraser

[lanky]

Thanks all, will have a crack at it tonight!