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Offline Wolfmanjack

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Hunting arrows
« on: July 10, 2019, 04:05:03 pm »


My first attempt at hunt worthy arrows.  My bow is not yet ready but figured I’d get a jump on the arrows.  The points are from citronelle chert, shafts are river cane.  I really enjoyed making the arrows and knapping the points.  Making the bow gives me anxiety.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Hunting arrows
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2019, 04:35:44 pm »
 :OK
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Hunting arrows
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2019, 06:54:24 pm »
They look good from here.  Nice work.
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Offline StickMark

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Re: Hunting arrows
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2019, 09:38:36 pm »
awesome.  Velvet season is coming in AZ; you're motivating me.  Great job.
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Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: Hunting arrows
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2019, 10:20:37 pm »
Nice!  Now for the meat pics!
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Offline JEB

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Re: Hunting arrows
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2019, 04:16:14 am »
Nice, the points need a little red on them.
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Hunting arrows
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2019, 05:02:38 am »
Typically it is best to build the bow first, then tune your arrows to fly well out of the bow.   But none the less, they look great.  :OK
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Offline Wolfmanjack

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Re: Hunting arrows
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2019, 07:34:20 am »
My first attempt at a bow cracked so I’m on my second attempt hence the anxiousness. 
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Offline Woodely

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Re: Hunting arrows
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2019, 04:41:09 pm »
Nice looking shoots.   "Making the bow gives me anxiety."   I make my share of mistakes always when building bows albeit small mishaps but non the less hiccups.
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Offline NorthHeart

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Re: Hunting arrows
« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2019, 10:32:57 pm »
Good looking work.  That one third from the left with the thinnest point will be your ticket to a good hunting arrow IMO.
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Offline StickMark

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Re: Hunting arrows
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2019, 04:53:07 am »
Building a bow around an arrow we wish to hunt with is similar to choosing a rifle based on what bullet you want to send down range.  Get a feel for the arrow weight, then choose a poundage in a design that will send them the distance you need.

Regarding anxiety building a bow, I think it is a question of persistence and patience.  Looking at my "failures," some are from kiln dried oak that did not like 6-12% relative humidity.  Some are from choosing the wrong design, and some because I developed a hinge.  Currently, I am gluing hickory backs on some less than stellar bows, adding siyahs, you know, playing and enjoying.  Post your build along; this site's search engine and the people on it are great.  Look forward to seeing your second bow.
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: Hunting arrows
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2019, 12:43:18 pm »
Nice set of arrows
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Offline Wally44

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Re: Hunting arrows
« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2019, 04:12:15 am »
 nice arrows buddy my first bow didn't  turn out great either  ya live n learn
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Offline Sasquatch

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Re: Hunting arrows
« Reply #13 on: September 04, 2019, 10:13:59 pm »
Great job on the arrows!! I’ve never been able to see your points so clear until now. They look great and sharp! I would put all those in my quiver and hunt.with them.
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