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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: CherokeeKC on October 14, 2011, 09:12:14 pm

Title: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: CherokeeKC on October 14, 2011, 09:12:14 pm

Here they are finally!  I used viburnum shaft, turkey primaries, deer backstrap sinew and pine pitch.  The points were given to me by hummingbirdpoint who lives about 20 min away and gave me my first knapping lesson a couple years ago.  I havnt had the time or material and probably skill to make any hunting size points :).  They weigh 608 and 596 grains.  The one with the black point is 30 inches and the other is 29 inches.  I cut the feathers to 5/8" tall.  I might go back and trim them down to 1/2".

These arrows fly better than my store bought carbons!

Thanks to everyone again for all the help through this process!!

(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab144/charnockk/Arrows/2011-10-14174805.jpg)

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(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab144/charnockk/Arrows/2011-10-14174929.jpg)

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(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab144/charnockk/Arrows/2011-10-14175130.jpg)

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: Pat B on October 14, 2011, 09:57:51 pm

Excellent arrows!!!  8)  Isn't it a thrill when you finally get your arrows to fly better than the store bought ones?  8)  Viburnum makes great arrows too. What species is that? I have V. prunifolium (Blackhaw) on my property and not far away is plenty of arrowwood Viburnum but I haven't tried it yet.

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: CherokeeKC on October 14, 2011, 10:06:30 pm

Thanks Pat B and yes it is!!  It means a lot coming from you.  My friend showed me what it was and he said it was arrowwood viburnum.

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: ErictheViking on October 14, 2011, 11:38:32 pm

Very nice looking arrows.

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: flungonin on October 15, 2011, 12:06:48 am

Thats amazing how straight you have those shafts. I have cut some off shoots and what I call suckers. Some I've had in the house for a year. I am starting on some that I think wouldbe a challenge for anyone , but I need to start somewhere. It's cheap/free right. Well I read that afer scraping use oil to heat and straighten. Haven't gotten down to weighing but they are as close as the eye ball can get on front and rear diameter and length. Your arrows are awesome and beaautiful to boot. What was the sealer/finish you used on the shafts? Your arrows are now my goal to try and emulate.

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: soy on October 15, 2011, 12:54:20 am

They look great!!! May they fly true into the game of your choosing  ;)

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on October 15, 2011, 09:21:49 am

....very well crafted. Great taper on .." Head to Shaft" !!! mounting. I think there should be meat on the pole soon.  match with a well built selfbow...... SWEET !

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: hillbilly61 on October 15, 2011, 10:00:09 am

You did a great job. Love the looks, points, fletches and overall design

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: sadiejane on October 15, 2011, 12:28:19 pm

great job!
man, you did an awesome job getting those shafts straight.
i've straightened quite a few shafts and know just how much work and patience is involved.
thanks!

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: Scowler on October 15, 2011, 05:58:42 pm

Pretty bad-ass :)

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: Sparrow on October 16, 2011, 01:08:56 pm

Nice !   Good Luck ! !  '  Frank

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: TurtleCreek on October 18, 2011, 02:39:24 pm

Those are sweet, love em'!

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: CherokeeKC on October 18, 2011, 04:05:58 pm

Thanks again guys!!

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: Pat B on October 18, 2011, 04:14:33 pm

Your transition between stone and shaft is very good. Not much chance od a hang up there!

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on October 19, 2011, 03:57:58 am

those are something to be proud of :) i like

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: CherokeeKC on October 19, 2011, 10:15:07 am

:) Thanks Pat and Cesar!  Last saturday a doe walked right under the tree i was in when i shot the 5ptr the week before.  But I was 20 yds away in another tree with no shot.  Would have been my first stone kill!  But oh well thats hunting

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: CherokeeKC on October 27, 2011, 04:03:51 pm

ttt for someone who wants to see

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: Dazv on October 28, 2011, 07:48:27 am

very nice arrows they should do the trick for sure.

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: Pappy on October 28, 2011, 08:28:31 am

Very nice job,I don't know how I missed these. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: CherokeeKC on October 28, 2011, 07:32:17 pm

Thanks guys!

Title: Re: First Stone tipped Hunting Arrows!!!
Post by: stickbender on October 29, 2011, 03:29:52 am

     Beautiful job they look fantastic!  :o  8) If they fly better than your carbon arrows, I would not mess with the fletching.  You did a really nice job on those.  Ishi would be proud to have those! ;)

                                                         Wayne