Companies that make RECURVE bows, arrow weight, varius grains for arrow points?

Question

I'm not looking for top of the line companies... I simply want to know some of the various companies that make them so I can do some research on my own. Also, can someone explain the various arrow weights and what they mean? And the difference between grains for field points and how that (and arrow point inserts) factors into arrow weight? I plan on learning how to fletch my own arrows before long so I'd like to be able to figure out what I'm going to need... if it helps at all' right now I have a 62" 30lb Razorback from PSE but I hope to eventually work my way up.

Answer 1

Here is a list of name brand recurve bows that Cabelas sells. There are also many other manufacturers also.



An arrow is measured by it's spine weight. Which is another way of stating it is measured by its stiffness. For instance, an arrow for a 60 lb recurve will have a stiffer spine then an arrow for a 30 lb recurve will have.



But arrows are also weighed, and that is measured in grains- The arrow by itself may weigh 350 grains, but add a point that weighs 125 grains and your arrow will now weigh 475 grains. The heavier an arrow when shot out of traditional bows. the greater penetration it will have. And the insert will usually add about 25 more grains of weight to your arrow. But they have light weight inserts that will weigh half of that, but I don't trust the strength of them.



Here is a link to some information on shooting traditional bows-



http://www.huntersfriend.com/traditional-bows-archery/traditional-bow-selection-guide.htm



more tips-



http://www.ehow.com/how_4548103_shoot-traditional-bow.html



And even more information=-



http://www.wildernesscollege.com/how-to-shoot-a-bow.html



To fletch your own arrows, you will need a fletching machine, and you will need to fletch them with a left or right helical if you use feathers, and the feathers must be bought to match the helical on your fletching tool. If right helical, you will need to purchase right wing feathers. If left helical, you buy the left wing feathers. This will create a spin on the arrow when it is shot, stabilizing the arrow in flight and will control a broadhead tipped hunting arrow.



But if you use plastic vanes,you can fletch them with whatever helical or offset your fletching jig has. But I have found feathers work much better when shooting traditional bows.



And If you go with wooden arrows, you will need to have an instrument that is much like a pencil sharpener that will taper the ends of the arrows to accept points and nocks. If you go with aluminum arrows or carbon arrows, you will not have to worry with the tapering tool.



For choice of fletching jigs, I have a Bitzeberger, a Martin, and 2 different styles of Arizona E-Z Fletch.



For precision and adjust-ability, I would go with the Bitzenberger. But it only fletches 1 vane at a time. The Arizona E/Z Fletch will put on 3 arrows at one time, and it is currently the one I use the most. The bitzenberger will come with your choice of clamps, so go with either left or a right helical

clamp.



When you buy or order the E/Z fletch, buy it with the clamp of your choice also. Just don't get it in the straight or offset clamp version or you will not be able to use feathers.



Here is a link on fletching your own arrows-



http://www.bowhunting.com/publisher/Bowhunting-Knowledge/2008/8/29/Building-Your-Own-Arrows



It's a world of fun......Good luck.

Answer 2

three rivers archery also makes some recurve bow sand i know pse makes better bows than what you have now. those are the only companies i know of that make recurves although im sure there are more.



the various weights in tips will only affect how high or low the arrow hits at certain ranges and the inserts are of negligible weight.



As for fletching your arrows i also do that. I use a bitzenburger fletcher with a 1 degree right helical but i encourage you to shoot different degrees and amount of arrow feathers (curse all this red from yahoo) but bitzenberger is the best out there for fletching equipment. As for the fletchings themselves i use the bohnam 2 inch blazer vanes.

Finally as for arrow weights im going to assume you mean how heavy it is. well again the heavier the arrow the more it will drop usually you just have to find out what your bow likes

Answer 3

Recommend you a 35# Mongolian horsebow,



http://www.archerysupplier.com/product-category/bow-and-arrow/horsebow-for-sale/

Answer 4

the points can be found from 75-300 gr. inserts up to 100 gr. traditional arrows are usually 8.5-10 GPI (grains per inch). the point weight doesn't only make your arrows shoot lower, it also makes them shoot right (if your right handed). if you want to fletch arrows, you will need a jig, fletchings (feathers are best, vanes are OK odd color in, do NOT use blazers), fletch glue or tape.