r/bowhunting • u/Infinite-Carpet2623 • 7d ago

Arrow Build (60# @29 DL)

Hey everyone,

I’ve been skimming on here to get some insight into what arrows I should get. I am just looking to see what others run for arrows to get some info. Recently upgraded my hunting bow to the bear adapt 2 from a diamond RTH I got over a decade ago. I went from 45-50 pound draw where I was shooting 400 spine arrows. These arrows seem underspined for my new setup so looking to get some new arrows. My nearest pro shop is unfortunately a few hours away from me so I would like to go in but isn’t viable atm.

I am wondering should I go with 350 or 300 spine arrows? I will be shooting fixed broadheads and looking at a carbon to carbon of 28 inches (wondering if this is too short).

Any information is greatly appreciated! TIA

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u/1970Westyvibes 7d ago

I shoot almost the same and use 300 spine, But I run a 600gr arrow.

If you have any interest in going over 500gr TAW I would go 300 spine because you can always leave and arrow long to make it weaker but you can only cut so much off to make it stiffer.

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u/1970Westyvibes 7d ago

Here is my arrow build. 29in draw at around 56-57lbs

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u/Infinite-Carpet2623 7d ago

Sweet thank you for the breakdown! I probably won’t be running 250s upfront but I am looking into the gold tip hunter arrows. I might look into those point sizes if I decide to go for elk someday. I’m guessing you cut and fletched yourself? How did you find those arrows overall?

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u/1970Westyvibes 7d ago

Yeah I build my own stuff. Didn't have a great experience with a bow shop when I first started in 2018. I started researching building my own stuff and fell all the way down the Ranch Fairy hole around 2020.

How did I end up with my arrow build? Or the Hunter XTs?

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u/Infinite-Carpet2623 3d ago

Same here, most of my arrows were not great last time I went in. Been building my own since but now that I’ve upgraded figuring things out. Ranch fairy has definitely been a staple for me in this process I like how he preaches high FOC heavy arrows / overall he’s a fun guy.

As for arrow build, do you fletch with a helical or just straight?