Aluminium arrows and Horse Bows.
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Aluminium arrows and Horse Bows.
G'day, I recently purchased a 45# 'Hun' Horse bow. I know that for these bows, wooden arrows are preferred. But most of the archery ranges I go to, only allow me to use aluminium arrows.
Could my bow be damaged by using these lighter arrows?
Any information would help.
Thanks,
Chris.
Could my bow be damaged by using these lighter arrows?
Any information would help.
Thanks,
Chris.
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From what I have been told, some clubs are worried about shooters using carbon arrows due to the possibility of them leaving shards of fibers in the hand of whoever removes them from the butt. Apparently when carbon arrows are at the end of their use by date, this is what happens. This is what I was told anyway.
I can't see any problems with using wooden arrows though.
Mick
I can't see any problems with using wooden arrows though.
Mick
There is no use focusing on aiming if you don't execute the shot well enough to hit what your are aiming at.
bsrecurve wrote:...i would only add that you shouldn't have any trouble getting alloy shafts that are well above 8gr/lb. a 1916 shaft would be a good starting point IMO.
Strange/surprising that they won't allow you to use wood arrows.
I've shot 1916 shaft arrows from my 44# Grozer Mongolian without any problems to the arrow. I was more concerned about my bow though because the arrows were very light and I was conerned that I was "dry firing" the bow. I would probable use 125grn heads to make sure the weight was optimum for your bow.
I agree with the guidelines that others have suggested.
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