Hey guys, I'm shooting a 48# recurve. I've currently got GT Traditional 3555's cut to 28" with 125 gr Magnus Stingers on the ends. I'm looking for some input on whether I'm running too light of an arrow for good penetration, and if so, the best way to remedy that. You're thoughts?
Take 48 and multiply it ×5 that should give you the lightest arrows you can use. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk
When I had a recurve I was a member of Tradgang website, I learned a ton off there. You'll bump into way more traditional shooters there than on here.
I'd suggest no lighter than 8x bow weight for hunting (including broad head) and recommend 9 or 10.. I use more but you'll find lots of differing opinions.
^ this I would also question your spine choice. I would think a 5575 might be better suited with a heavier point. I've been shooting recurves for over 50 years and the rule of thumb was always: 100gr of arrow for every 10#'s of bow weight. IE: 40 lb = 400gr arrow 45 lb = 450gr arrow 50 lb = 500gr arrow 55 lb = 550gr arrow 60 lb = 600gr arrow. etc Sent from my iPad Mini using Tapatalk Bows, Broadheads and Backstraps
The GT 3555 is 8.6 gpi bareshaft. With the 125gr tip, nock, insert and fletching...you're up around 400gr finished weight. That's around 9 gpp...you'll be fine
Thanks for the input guys! Would adding weight tubes to my arrow setup be of any help! VA Bowbender, would a whole different arrow setup be worth my investment? I've been looking at Easton Axis Shafts
If you want to add weight on the cheap you can use either string trimmer line the length of the shaft or you can use air line hose from a pet store to a fish tank. Just remove the nock and slide in, but try to keep fit tight to prevent rattling, and glue the nocks in is using air line hose or else it will shoot nock off. The air line hose adds about 100 gr depending how long your shaft, and depending how thick the trimmer line is it adds about 50-75/100 gr, you'll just have to weight them. Hope this helps. Almost forgot these two things don't effect spine either, just overall mass.
