carbonhunter Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 okay guys i took the plung this year and have been shooting a recurve for a couple of months. I've killed lots of deer with the compound and just wnted to switch it up a bit this year. My question is do you guys shoot feathers or vanes? 2 or 3 blade broad heads? To keep things cheap ive been shooting the arrows i used with my compound. vanes and three blade muzzys. The groups are 5-6"(paper plate size) at 20 yards but i cant tighten them up from there for some reason, im not using any sights just instinct. Im wondering if that is just the edge of my skill level or if the vanes are an issue, Im shooting right off the shelf, do you think im getting arrow bounce from the vane? or could it be the broadhead? Any help here would be awsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonhunter Posted October 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 so no one here is shooting a recurve huh?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Might want to PM Jimpic, Aaron, he's the only one I can think of right off the top of my head that shoots recurve all of the time. I would think feathers would be more forgiving as they fold pretty easy when they make contact with the riser. Are you getting any fishtailing or porpoising when you shoot? btw--drove by your place the other day after my son's soccer game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonhunter Posted October 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Ya, I know there arnt many guys going the recurve way. The arrows seem to be flying fine. I should prob. shoot some paper to get a real idea. Have you been in the woods much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Actually it sounds like you need to get the correct spine for your arrows ... if you are using the arrows for your compound you are probably way under spine for the recurve bow ... I would look at getting some arrow inserts for your carbon arrows and add some weight to your arrows you have now ... you will be amazed at how much of a difference that makes ... vanes verses feathers wont have much affect on the problem you are having ... also switch to a heavier tip like a 140 or something big like that ... it will also help ... What is your traditional setup anyhow? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I shoot recurve some of the time. My setup includes feathers on Shehawken cedar arrows, however I have shot my aluminums with vanes and I didn't see much difference. I do prefer the feathers for the recurve and I shoot Magnus 3 blade snuffer broadheads. I do know several people that shoot recurves use the 2 blade stingger or Zwickey heads and like them. What you are using should be fine though unless the arrows are under or overspined for the recurve. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerBuster618 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I am a die hard recurve trad shooter. Always feathers. I shoot wensel woodsmans or the monetecs. I shoot allumunium arrows as well. Easton legacys for the price are very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 If you shoot off the shelf,you really oughta shoot feathers.If you want to shoot vanes,put on a plastic flipper rest.As for broadheads,I prefer a cut-on-contact head like Magnus Stingers(awesome heads,btw),Zwickey 2 blade,Razorcap 3-blade. What's the weight of the bow and what arrows are you shooting?Arrow spine is very critical in getting good accuracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbowhntr Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I understand the wanting to save money thing, trust me. But, you should have a set of arrows set up just for the recurve. The feathers will be more forgiving off the shelf, and shooting a helical will help the arrow in flight also. Arrow wise I shoot the Gold Tips Traditional carbon with feathers. As for broadheads, definately a cut on contact. At present I am shooting the G5 Montec. I am probably going to switch to the Wensel Woodsmans 150gr for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonhunter Posted October 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Actually it sounds like you need to get the correct spine for your arrows ... if you are using the arrows for your compound you are probably way under spine for the recurve bow ... I would look at getting some arrow inserts for your carbon arrows and add some weight to your arrows you have now ... you will be amazed at how much of a difference that makes ... vanes verses feathers wont have much affect on the problem you are having ... also switch to a heavier tip like a 140 or something big like that ... it will also help ... What is your traditional setup anyhow? Steve Im shooting a Ben Pearson Gamstier its 62 pounds at 29 inches. I have been shooting A/C/C's cant remember weight off the top of my head. 100 grain muzzy three blades and 5-inch vanes. Guess im going to have to rework the set up a bit. Thanks for the info guys. What arrow would you suggest for that weight. I figured since my compound was set at 70pounds these arrows would have plenty of spine for the lighter recurve (not so??). Anyway as you guys can see im very green on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Try going here and putting in your specs and it will tell you what shafts you need to look at. http://eastonarchery.com/shaftSelector/hunting/ss.asp If you go with traditional wooden arrows just choose the one within the weight range of the bow that you are shooting. Good Luck Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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