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Posted: 8/24/2014 7:05:03 PM EDT

So im on this website.

http://www.lancasterarchery.com/arrows.html

Just getting back into bowshooting/hunting after about 20 + years away from it..so you cant just buy a complete arrow anymore? Looking at buying a recurve bow and some target and hunting arrows. When did something as simple and primitive as bows get so complicated?

so i need some guidance before going to a store and just having a saleman try and sell me something i dont need.

Posted: 8/24/2014 7:31:16 PM EDT

[#1]

Lancaster is a nice store but, their prices are pretty high compared to other places.
I would first visit a local shop if you have one and try out as much as you can.... dont buy anything, just try out set-ups.
Archerytalk.com is a great resource as well for research.
I worked in the Archery Industry for a few years and know that many things change year to year let alone in 20 years.
Even craigslist ads might pan out for you.... If you were a lefty, I got a lefty take-down recurve setup I am selling myself.

Posted: 8/24/2014 7:34:16 PM EDT

[#2]

ah thanks,,im righty.

Posted: 8/24/2014 7:52:02 PM EDT

[#3]

For a recurve I would go with good old aluminum shafts. Check the Easton spine chart to select the right size (I would go with a medium/heavy wall thickness for durability) and fletch with feathers. Wood is the traditional way to go but unless you learn how to straighten them they can be a pain plus durability isn't good. Carbon is also possible but to me the "feel" was off which is important for instinctive shooting. If you can find a good archery store that would be the best option but they can be hard to find.

Posted: 8/24/2014 10:35:46 PM EDT

[#4]

Check out "Threeriversarchery.com". They were very helpful for me.

Posted: 8/25/2014 8:22:26 PM EDT

[#5]

I have found Eder's Archery to be cheaper and they offer a discount program (if you qualify, LEO, Mil, Frist Responders).

Posted: 8/26/2014 9:21:12 AM EDT

[#6]

you can also check-
http://www.custom-arrows.com/

Posted: 10/9/2014 12:37:27 PM EDT

[#7]

At Lancaster-

Go to the heading Arrows

Look in the Youth / Beginners section

Posted: 10/9/2014 12:50:15 PM EDT

[#8]

I recommend g. Fred asbells book on instinctive shooting. It's a good practical easy read.

I picked up a bear Montana used and some hunter traditional carbon shafts (I love carbon) and have been having lots of fun.

Just pick a decent bow that fits you... get a glove, armguard, some arrows and go shoot. The rest will come around in time

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