Trad help

[Machias]

You "NEED" to  contact Ernie aka Hornseeker, aka the Sapphire Hawk maker/wizard/artist!  He has a couple of sites that will really really help you.  Finding the right spine and length of arrow is the first order of business and it's ALOT more involved than looking at an Easton arrow chart.  ALOT more!!

P.S.  Once you get your arrows sorted out and start shooting, if you need some company.   

[quadrafire]

You "NEED" to  contact Ernie aka Hornseeker, aka the Sapphire Hawk maker/wizard/artist!  He has a couple of sites that will really really help you.  Finding the right spine and length of arrow is the first order of business and it's ALOT more involved than looking at an Easton arrow chart.  ALOT more!!

P.S.  Once you get your arrows sorted out and start shooting, if you need some company.   

 

[boneaddict]

i would recommend Goldtips.  I use the "traditional" ones, meaning they look like wood but are carbon.  I suspect 5575s but that will depend on your arrowheads and your bow, etc.  They still might be a bit stiff for you.  I assume they drop one size less than that. 

[NWWABOWHNTR]

Goldtip trads also come in 35/55's

[boneaddict]

Those would probably be his ticket

[high country]

I have a 70# longbow screaming your name. It was fun until I discombobulated my shoulder....lol

[quadrafire]

I have a 70# longbow screaming your name. It was fun until I discombobulated my shoulder....lol

 :chuckle:I'm sure that would mess up mine as well. Mid 50s if plenty for me at this time. There may have been a time, but I'm turning into a weanie.

[carpsniperg2]

I also like the goldtip trads. My fave are the arrow dynamics. They are a tapered carbon with some great weight to them. I cant wait to see you bow when Erine gets it done

[pianoman9701]

I'm shooting Easton X7 Eclipse 2613 aluminum with 4" feathers. 30" draw on a 60 lb Jim Reynolds Thunder Stick. It's a nice set up. The aluminum arrows are very forgiving, too.

[JBR]

Just finished reading Ch 2 of "Hunting the Hard Way" to my 3 boys ages 10, 12 and 14 tonight. It's the one where he took a 185 yrs shot at the bull elk!  Ya, exciting stories albeit unethical shots for sure.  Just got long 3 bamboo backed longbow build kits for my boys from Tom Turgeon at Boise Bows and Arrows.  Only been shooting compound for the last 4 years, but excited to move into traditional with my boys. 

[pianoman9701]

Just finished reading Ch 2 of "Hunting the Hard Way" to my 3 boys ages 10, 12 and 14 tonight. It's the one where he took a 185 yrs shot at the bull elk!  Ya, exciting stories albeit unethical shots for sure.  Just got long 3 bamboo backed longbow build kits for my boys from Tom Turgeon at Boise Bows and Arrows.  Only been shooting compound for the last 4 years, but excited to move into traditional with my boys.

That's way cool. What a great way to build memories with your boys. Right on!

[boneaddict]

Nice JBR.   Great way to spend time together. 

[quadrafire]

Just finished reading Ch 2 of "Hunting the Hard Way" to my 3 boys ages 10, 12 and 14 tonight. It's the one where he took a 185 yrs shot at the bull elk!  Ya, exciting stories albeit unethical shots for sure.  Just got long 3 bamboo backed longbow build kits for my boys from Tom Turgeon at Boise Bows and Arrows.  Only been shooting compound for the last 4 years, but excited to move into traditional with my boys.

Sounds like a fun project. You should post some pics along the way 

[pianoman9701]

Archery World in Vancouver is starting a trad shoot night on Mondays in Jan. I'm not sure of the starting date. Sounds like fun and I'm going to join.

[foambeetle]

You may already be aware of it, but this can be helpful with arrow/spine selection . . . http://heilakka.com/stumiller/

I'd be up for shooting some time . . . I get out to the Evergreen range now and again, and getting out and doing some roving in the woods is always fun.  I am not really a trophy stump-hunter, though, as I've been known to target lesser game like pine cones, bunch grass and clods of dirt.

Enjoy the journey!