Traditional Beginner

[crazysccrmd]

I recently found my old bow from when I was young that I got from my Dad, who had it when he was young. I've been thinking about trying archery hunting and this gives me the opportunity to practice before buying something more expensive. The bow is a Bear "Golden Bear" 60" length, 30# recurve of pretty basic design. I picked up a new string for it today while at Cabelas, strung it up and everything seems in order with it.

My biggest question - what arrows? Cabelas had a ton and most of them weren't cheap. If possible I'd like to get some that could be used for hunting (with different heads and bow) assuming they survive my learning.

[Special T]

I'm not a big fan of Gold Tip Carbon arrows, HOWEVER they make a shaft that looks like wood grain. I have a buddy that shoots them off his re curve and he loves them! Carbons are  pretty sturdy for the relatively slow re curve and seem to survive quite a bit of abuse. I shot once with a guy that used the Easton Alum Legacy on his long bow that he used for 3d and hunting. He like the heavy aluminum for the added weight. I think his arrow broad head combination weight about 900 grains. Hope that helps.

[crazysccrmd]

Would one of these bows be a good one to grab?  http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/spo/3517276517.html

[Special T]

Those arn't a bad deal... What i can tell you is that you can buy a brand new Samick wooden re-curve from many bow shops for $150 brand new.   Nothing is wrong with shooting a vintage but they may have issues that you won't find out about until you really start trying to tighten up your groups... The ad you show really isn't too bad considering its a whole package...

[Machias]

If you have a chance you should go to the Rock Shoot near Moses Lake in April.  WHAT A BLAST!  They have 3 courses set up of 3 D archery targets, all traditional.  Bring lots of arrows that you don't care if you ever see in one piece again.    It the most fun you'll ever have, no pressure, lots of guys to help you, lots of vendors, raffles, campfires, non stop shooting if you want.  Just an awesome experience for a anyone into traditional bows.  Here's some photos from last year.

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=103;t=000257

[quadrafire]

Here is a good source for "tuning" your arrows to your bow.

http://bowmaker.net/tuning.htm

As far as what arrow? That is going to be your preference. I am a newbie myself, so won't even go into that, as I would be speaking of things I have little knowlege of. But the article is a good read and will give you some ideas.

[yote]

Check this book out:
http://www.amazon.com/Archers-Bible-Fred-Bear/dp/0385151551

My dad had this on his shelf and I read it not too long ago, it will give you a rough idea of how to begin shooting and hunting with a bow

[Old Dog]

My biggest question - what arrows? Cabelas had a ton and most of them weren't cheap. If possible I'd like to get some that could be used for hunting (with different heads and bow) assuming they survive my learning.

Not bad thinking except you can't hunt with a 30# bow, so arrows spined properly for that bow wouldn't work for a hunting wieght bow. Very few box stores will have the proper spined arrow for that bow (that includes the one I work for  ).  Off the top of my head I would recommend an aluminum arrow size 1816 @ 29" with a 75 grain head, and 4" feathers.   

[crazysccrmd]

Thanks for the advice guys. Unfortunately an unexpected trip to Afghanistan is getting in the way of practice, but I'll post up in late summer after I'm back and shooting.

[crazysccrmd]

I'm looking on Eders.com at the arrows suggested above. Since I'm new at this I'm not entirely certain what I'm reading so I have a few questions. The Easton XX75 Camo Hunters with the 1816 spine "Feature factory-installed UNI bushings and convenient adjustable Super Nocks", meaning I don't need to purchase separate nocks or point inserts, correct? I can order cut to size (29"), inserts installed, with 4" fletching in a 3 fletch/4* right offset (listed as standard) for about $69.

All that said, what head is needed? I remember my old arrows having threaded heads, but not sure what is on these Easton arrows.