does any one have an arrow chart?

gamoboy · 12-18-2008, 09:24 AM

i plan on santa bringing my wife a diamond edge for christmas and i need to know some decent cheaper arrows to get for her that are good from 40#S to 50#s.

BUNNYMAN · 12-18-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gamoboy

i plan on santa bringing my wife a diamond edge for christmas and i need to know some decent cheaper arrows to get for her that are good from 40#S to 50#s.

I will check the at the shop tonight if someone dont help you before then.....

gamoboy · 12-18-2008, 09:41 AM

i prolly wont go by the shop for a few days. id like to do my research this time before just diving in

dbdcougar · 12-18-2008, 10:47 AM

What DL or arrow length? - I assume 100gr pts?

gamoboy · 12-18-2008, 12:07 PM

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What DL or arrow length? - I assume 100gr pts?

im pretty sure she is the same dl as me which is 27 and yes 100 grain points

BowhuntnHoosier · 12-18-2008, 02:20 PM

Be sure and check out the PSE Carbon Force X-Weaves. They are a very nice arrow for the price. Probably the 200's

gamoboy · 12-18-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BowhuntnHoosier

Be sure and check out the PSE Carbon Force X-Weaves. They are a very nice arrow for the price. Probably the 200's

i thought i heard x weaves were like 139 a dozen. im shooting goldtip expiditions 5575 that are 70 a dozen. i dont want to spend more than that

gamoboy · 12-18-2008, 04:20 PM

my fault. i opened my mouth too soon. just looked at pse website and they are about the same as my GTs

BowhuntnHoosier · 12-18-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gamoboy

my fault. i opened my mouth too soon. just looked at pse website and they are about the same as my GTs

No problem. I think my last dozen was $80. And well worth it.

BUNNYMAN · 12-18-2008, 07:58 PM

Carbon Impact should run you about $65 a dozen......

I didnt get to the shop tonight, I had to get home and get the Plow on the ATV, were schuduled for a date with 7-14" inches of snow......

Hoyt Thompson · 12-18-2008, 08:04 PM

I am going to venture that something around the .500 spine should be about right.

gamoboy · 12-18-2008, 08:44 PM

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I am going to venture that something around the .500 spine should be about right.

i dont know much about spine. i keep hearing about it but dont know anything

gamoboy · 12-18-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BUNNYMAN

Carbon Impact should run you about $65 a dozen......

I didnt get to the shop tonight, I had to get home and get the Plow on the ATV, were schuduled for a date with 7-14" inches of snow......

its cool. i can understand. i just wish i was where you are. no snow and i want to hunt in the snow. i just want to go hunting period

Hoyt Thompson · 12-18-2008, 08:50 PM

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i dont know much about spine. i keep hearing about it but dont know anything

well no time like now to learn.

One of the most important things in a well tuned bow is a properly spined arrow.

A few "googles" and you shouldbe up to par.

Get it right the first time and you will enjoy any brand arrow that you shoot.

BUNNYMAN · 12-18-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoyt Thompson

well no time like now to learn.

One of the most important things in a well tuned bow is a properly spined arrow.

A few "googles" and you shouldbe up to par.

Get it right the first time and you will enjoy any brand arrow that you shoot.

you seem like a good guy.....

so instead of sending him to google it, why not just explain it

red44 · 12-18-2008, 09:11 PM

In an effort to help..
http://www.eastonarchery.com/company/faq
Read specificly arrow spine and weight, and arrow tuning.
Spine is simply the stiffness of the arrow.
IMO it's more critical for fingers shooters than release shooter at hunting distances, but it has it's effects on both. For most of us, when using a release, as long as they are stiff enough it's a good place to start.
I just made up some 600 spine GT arrows for my son's GF, cut to 26" and for a bow that maxes at 40 lbs. It was just a guess on my part as I don't have one of the arrow programs. But they bare shafted pretty good at full lenth on a 44lb recurve, so I think they'll be OK for her at 26" with a faster compound.

Hoyt Thompson · 12-18-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BUNNYMAN

you seem like a good guy.....

so instead of sending him to google it, why not just explain it

Because if I were face to face i could, sometimes the things i type are not as clear or understandable as I would like.

Trust me, because i am a good guy, I would have him google it.

red44 · 12-18-2008, 09:19 PM

Just an FYI too, not every manufacturer uses similar common 'Language" when identifying their arrows, look for the actual spine rating @ 28".

gamoboy · 12-18-2008, 09:20 PM

ok i got it now. that is why my arrows flop around with my compound but when im bow fishing the arrow flys straight

gamoboy · 12-18-2008, 09:21 PM

so the greater the spine the more accurate the arrow will be?

red44 · 12-18-2008, 09:22 PM

Could be. But there's more than one reason they could be flopping around.

red44 · 12-18-2008, 09:23 PM

The stiffer the spine, the stiffer the arrow shaft. Don't get confused. You want to match the spine to the pounds, arrow lenth, draw lenth, and point weight.

red44 · 12-18-2008, 09:27 PM

To simplify it for you I'll use easton carbon shafts as an example. The bigger number spine, the more they bend under a given weight.
In order of stiff to weak: 300, 340, 400, 500, etc.
Thats how easton marks them. PSE for some ungodly reason does the reverse, or did. Look for the actual spine rating.

gamoboy · 12-18-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by red44

To simplify it for you I'll use easton carbon shafts as an example. The bigger number spine, the more they bend under a given weight.
In order of stiff to weak: 300, 340, 400, 500, etc.
Thats how easton marks them. PSE for some ungodly reason does the reverse, or did. Look for the actual spine rating.

i believe my GTs are 340

red44 · 12-18-2008, 09:42 PM

Expedition 55-75 are 400s. check it out.

http://www.goldtip.com/products/fami...&rnd=251329245
Now if you have them shorter than 28" they'll act stiffer, longer than 28" and they'll act weaker.
If you put heavy points up front that will weaken them, lighter points will stiffen them. Catching on?

gamoboy · 12-18-2008, 09:43 PM

ok i looked at it a minute ago but forgot what it was

red44 · 12-18-2008, 09:46 PM

Thats why I suggest to look for the actual spine rating. That way you can try different brands and have an idea of what is working for you.

dbdcougar · 12-19-2008, 03:00 AM

500's it is. PM jcmorgan on a price for a doz. Victories.

KY Clint · 12-19-2008, 03:08 PM

On the Hunters Friend website under "Technical Help" go to "Product Selection Guide" and then to "Arrow Selection".

You will find a VERY in depth technical paper (albeit easy to read and understand) on arrow construction, spine and weight and everything else you need to know about arrows. The piece is well written and does not favor any brand.

The website has other articles about Bow selection and DL & Weight that are very informative. The only article I found that was a bit biased was the one comparing Whisker Biscuits with Hostage Rests but they make their points well.

Daniel Boone · 12-19-2008, 04:15 PM

Click Here

http://www.goldtip.com/

Go to build an arrow.

XT arrows are cheap and very good arrow.

jcmorgan31 · 12-19-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gamoboy

i plan on santa bringing my wife a diamond edge for christmas and i need to know some decent cheaper arrows to get for her that are good from 40#S to 50#s.

Victory Vforce V6 600s. Inexpensive and have a nice week spine for that poundage...

gamoboy · 12-20-2008, 06:14 PM

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Victory Vforce V6 600s. Inexpensive and have a nice week spine for that poundage...

just bought her beman ics hunter juniors for now. 5 bucks an arrow