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Posted: 10/22/2019 10:53:59 PM EDT
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I have a couple 45# recurve bows and have a couple dozen carbon arrows that have a bit too much spine
Using Beman ICS Hunter 500 now and doesn’t look like they have a lighter spine available. The 600 is only available in the Centershot brand which are target arrows with small plastic fletching. I could use heavier tips to weaken the spine, but a lighter spine would be preferable. This is for hunting and I use fingers with a glove. Any suggestions for a carbon arrow? |
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Posted: 10/23/2019 10:31:09 AM EDT
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When I could still use a vertical bow I was shooting 500's with a heavy tip. 45# like you. Liked the heavier arrow over a 600 and the high FOC. If you really want to go to 600's take a look at the RIP arrows from Victory
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CA, USA
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Posted: 10/24/2019 1:51:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dbd870:
When I could still use a vertical bow I was shooting 500's with a heavy tip. 45# like you. Liked the heavier arrow over a 600 and the high FOC. If you really want to go to 600's take a look at the RIP arrows from Victory Using the calculator from 3rivers archery I'd need a 190gr tip to get the Beman 500 arrows I have to match the bow with my draw. Curious how heavy of a tip did you use? Might just pick up some 200 gr field tips and carefully grind off 10 gr from each... then check to see if they correct my issue of grouping to the left. I'm right handed. |
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Posted: 10/24/2019 4:38:41 AM EDT
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195 Steelforce. 10gr isn't going to make any difference.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 10/24/2019 2:46:28 PM EDT
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Your most likely correct... I'm a bit OCD
 Found a 190gr broadhead and I'd like the field point weight to match.Thanks for providing the tip weight you used. I'll try a heavier tip before experimenting with a lighter arrow. |
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Posted: 10/29/2019 11:04:58 AM EDT
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I recommend Big Jims new line of carbon arrows. I've taken two deer so far with them and they are great for the range.
Dark Timber is the brand name offered on his web site. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 11/1/2019 2:43:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _JP_:
I recommend Big Jims new line of carbon arrows. I've taken two deer so far with them and they are great for the range. Dark Timber is the brand name offered on his web site. I just picked up some 200gr field points to see how they do with the 500 spine. If I don't like it, I'll try a lighter arrow and point. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2019 6:57:06 AM EDT
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I was looking at buying 500 spine carbons for my new 45# recurve using 125 grain field tips/broadheads. Is this too light? It was what the spine charts recommend as well as the bow shop tech.
We tried using my carbons from my compound but they were too stiff. He put some really heavy inserts in them and they flew well (hit hard too) but the trajectory was way too rainbow shaped for my taste. Hence the shopping for 500 spine arrows. This conversation makes me wonder if it's too light of setup? |
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Posted: 11/12/2019 12:46:32 PM EDT
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Plenty of deer have been killed with 45# traditional bows. What is your arrow weight with the inserts
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Posted: 11/12/2019 1:09:04 PM EDT
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I’m having really good luck with the victory VAP TKO elite series . Hits like a sledgehammer with noticeable penetration compared to standard dia arrows. 600 spine should work for you.
http://va.ftc-review.com/vap-tko-hunting-arrow/ |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2019 12:07:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BIG-DUKE-6:
I’m having really good luck with the victory VAP TKO elite series . Hits like a sledgehammer with noticeable penetration compared to standard dia arrows. 600 spine should work for you. http://va.ftc-review.com/vap-tko-hunting-arrow/ Only finding 400, 350 and 300 spine available online. Suppose I'd need to call them up and see what is possible. |
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Posted: 11/19/2019 9:23:51 PM EDT
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Sorry for the misunderstanding, I fletch my own . https://www.lancasterarchery.com/ozark-3-target-maxx-3d-solid-color-feather.html
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CA, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2019 2:24:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Brandi:
I was looking at buying 500 spine carbons for my new 45# recurve using 125 grain field tips/broadheads. Is this too light? It was what the spine charts recommend as well as the bow shop tech. We tried using my carbons from my compound but they were too stiff. He put some really heavy inserts in them and they flew well (hit hard too) but the trajectory was way too rainbow shaped for my taste. Hence the shopping for 500 spine arrows. This conversation makes me wonder if it's too light of setup? Use a spine calculator that has input for the bow too: https://www.3riversarchery.com/dynamic-spine-arrow-calculator-from-3rivers-archery.html |
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