Arrows?

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Okay, all these Archery posts have caused me to dig out an old Browning Nomad Stalker 2.
The bow was gifted to me about ten years ago and I have never used it. The choice and price of Arrows have my head spinning so I could use a little help. What should I buy as a beginner?
The bow.
Browning Nomad Stalker 2
8W2468-2
45X#
58"
A.M.O.
Thanks.
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Sheepishlion wrote:Okay, all these Archery posts have caused me to dig out an old Browning Nomad Stalker 2.
The bow was gifted to me about ten years ago and I have never used it. The choice and price of Arrows have my head spinning so I could use a little help. What should I buy as a beginner?
The bow.
Browning Nomad Stalker 2
8W2468-2
45X#
58"
A.M.O.
Thanks.
Sheepishlion, A very good question.

As you are just starting out, I would highly recommend something around 30 Lbs. 60 to 66 inches long. If you have a bow shop nearby, talk to them. Ask if they have something around 25 to 35 Lbs. See what they have and maybe talk about a trade in.

Please don't do what I did years ago. I stopped at a bow shop and saw a Bear Alaskan 56 Lb., 64 inch length recurve. Bought it and some arrows and started shooting. After 5 shots my arms stopped working. I was over-bowed. I could not practice 10 to 50 shots several times a week.

Try these links. http://eastonarchery.com/selection-charts
http://www.freewebs.com/artemisarchers/ ... sguide.htm
http://www.freewebs.com/artemisarchers/ ... rchery.htm

Best wishes,

Pointfocus

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Nice bow. I'd bring it to a shop and ask. The heavier the arrow the better it is for the bow. Measure your draw length and add a couple inches. I like long arrows, but the shorter and the lighter, the faster... But not more accurate. That's gonna be a balance.

Shooting arrows too light for the bow is almost like dry firing it. If your just target shooting you don't need speed.
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Thanks for the advice. I have a Cabella's close by, would they be sufficient or should I seek out a pro shop?
"We'll have to call it early quantum state phenomenon. Only way to fit 5000 species of mammal on the same boat."-River Tam

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I bought a used Hoyt compound from Bass Pro a couple years ago for my son's 9th birthday. I was surprised to learn they have a section set up for this and a guy behind the counter worthy of his title. This is rare anywhere, much less at Bass Pro. I don't know what to tell you except that if you go to a pro shop, your atleast garanteed to get the right information, equipment and start in the right direction.
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I first went to aluminum after my compounds blew up wooden arrows. I have one left. I went to carbon finally.

The heads are of different we4ights, so when you get a dozen carbon arrows, buy a few weights of heads. Get the lightest, the heaviest, and one in the middle. It will take several months to detect the differences among the three, but then you can start honing in on the proper weight for your bow, your style, and your backstop. (I say backstop because when I first started shooting in my backyard, I put one right through the back fence. Luckily it crossed the alley and stuck in the neighbor's fence. That prompted me to go to a burlap bag filled with recycled shrink wrap. Stops 'em nice.

Best of luck.

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