Any reason not to use wooden arrows with a compound bow?

 

My son is telling me that there is a risk that the arrows will get damaged and possibly cause injury when shot from a compound bow.

Here's some good info on wood arrows in both recurve and compound bows...and how to properly select the arrows for you...

 

http://www.rosecityarchery.com/Bowhunt.html

your son is correct , shooting a wooden arrow from compound could be very dangerous (arrow shattering and embedding into your forearm) depending on how much poundage your pulling of course. i would stick with carbon with a compound.  here is some solid chart info

 

http://www.martinarchery.com/easton/targeast.html

Thanks to both of you!

 

We'll review this information together.

 

We also have to calibrate the bow to see what poundage it's set at.  

dont do it, years ago my brother shot a wooden arrow from his compound bow, the arrow split and half the shaft entered his left index finger by the knuckel and was under the skin up to the first joint.

Don't touch the bow with a tool unless you know exactly what your doing! I highly recommend bringing the bow to a professional with a bow press to work on it. Have them scale the bow then adjust the poundage to where your comfortable. Also have the string checked and the draw length adjusted to you personally before you pick out an arrow. Step one get your draw length set step two choose the proper length and weight arrows made out of the correct material for your modern style compound bow. And under no circumstances should you ever use a wooden arrow in a modern bow. They're not meant for a modern bow with snappy cams pushing arrows up to 300fps.

 

This is an example of what happens when you choose the wrong length arrow.

 

I highly recommend bringing the bow to a professional with a bow press to work on it. 

Can you recommend anyone in Central Jersey?

Can you recommend anyone in Central Jersey?

I'm in North Jersey I use Simon Peter. I will ask the guys on the nj hunting forum who they recommend in your region. Get back to you soon with reputable shop recommendations.

 

*update*

question asked, here is the link to monitor the responses.

http://www.newjerseyhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171124

 

Can you recommend anyone in Central Jersey?

 

I have heard good things about this guy. I know a few folks that use him. I have spoken with him a few times. A little gruff, but not a bad guy.

http://www.amarcherynj.com/

these guys do good work, in Bordentown on rt 130 i think

 

http://www.sportsmenscenter.com/

Thanks guys.  Lakewood is closer but I'm familiar with Sportsmen Center.  

 

We'll get to one of them next week.

 

Appreciate all of the great help!

 

I don't care what Max says about you guys....you're all OK with me. 

Thanks guys. Lakewood is closer but I'm familiar with Sportsmen Center.

 

We'll get to one of them next week.

 

Appreciate all of the great help!

 

I don't care what Max says about you guys....you're all OK with me.

Glad you decided on a place, there are about 20 responses on the hunting forum. All the ones guys here also recommend are among them as well. Good luck with your bow. I know I find it relaxing to come home and shoot in the backyard during the week.

If your looking for help with your bow - contact Pierre Berthalon at Cheyenne Mountain Outfitters 

(Formerly Harry's) on RT. 130 in Bordentown.

Tell him Jack from Watchung Bowman said to look him up. he will help you.................

these guys do good work, in Bordentown on rt 130 i think

 

http://www.sportsmenscenter.com/

These guys probably have the best bow tech in the state on staff. Simon Peters is good too but a drive for CNJ people.

These guys probably have the best bow tech in the state on staff. Simon Peters is good too but a drive for CNJ people.

 

i agree. have been going to them for a bit and all of their bow guys are top notch and very pleasing to work with. wont go anywhere else for bow/hunting needs

Everyone gave good info so far, here is another example of too weak of an arrow.

How does that even happen?

How does that even happen?

Arrow too short for the bow, shooter draws back the bow, arrow falls off the rest onto your hand as you hit the release or let go of the string. Whammo! arrow through your hand! Not pleasant...

Or an arrow with a weak spine can crack when released.

it's a too dangers.

Can you recommend anyone in Central Jersey?

The bow guy at Heritage Guild in Branchburg is one of the best I have ever known.

learn a longbow or recurve and be done with having someone else tune your bow