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