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(24 June 2013, 13:02)RoadWarrior Wrote: [ -> ]Ive only got 5............honest!

well its better than non pal ,that's five chances to fill you and yours belly

(24 June 2013, 11:57)Scythe13 Wrote: [ -> ]

(24 June 2013, 11:37)Tartar Horde Wrote: [ -> ]I reckon that's a good estimate Highlander. I keep two dozen made up and around fifty bare shafts ready to be made as and when I lose or break them.

This may well be a stupid question, but other than storage space, I can't see why you wouldn't have the 50 shafts made up asap. Can you explain please?

Exactly I keep my made up shafts in an Arrow case, I don't have any more cases to put all of my arrows in if I made them all up. I don't like storing arrows without a case as I don't like the fletchings touching each other when they are in bunches for long term storage. So i only make enough to fill my arrow case. Two dozen has always been enough for me, but during the apocalypse I will make more

As many as you can get,I need more bolts for the 175lb crossbow
What would be a good material to make your own with that would take the 175lb pressure

(24 June 2013, 14:29)Tartar Horde Wrote: [ -> ]

(24 June 2013, 11:57)Scythe13 Wrote: [ -> ]

(24 June 2013, 11:37)Tartar Horde Wrote: [ -> ]I reckon that's a good estimate Highlander. I keep two dozen made up and around fifty bare shafts ready to be made as and when I lose or break them.

This may well be a stupid question, but other than storage space, I can't see why you wouldn't have the 50 shafts made up asap. Can you explain please?

Exactly I keep my made up shafts in an Arrow case, I don't have any more cases to put all of my arrows in if I made them all up. I don't like storing arrows without a case as I don't like the fletchings touching each other when they are in bunches for long term storage. So i only make enough to fill my arrow case. Two dozen has always been enough for me, but during the apocalypse I will make more

Okay, that makes sense.

Many archery clubs store practice arrows, point down, in sawn off sections of gutter tubing. It allows them to move around and not damage the fletchings, but also allows for easy arrow length selection. Larger clubs can just designate tubes for certain arrow lengths anyway.

Not sure how many you need, but what I do know is im amazed how many i'm getting through just for the fact i'm shooting in a woodland.

Between simply loosing arrows, tearing the flecthing off and bending the arrows, you can't have enough imo. Invest in a load of superglue and an arrow straightener and you will save 2/3rds of your compromised stock.

Make yourself an "Arrow Rake",
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0JmXngOgGw

this will save you a lot of time kicking leaves and stuff out the way

(24 June 2013, 15:46)Tartar Horde Wrote: [ -> ]Make yourself an "Arrow Rake",
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0JmXngOgGw

this will save you a lot of time kicking leaves and stuff out the way

Thats a good idea, nice and simple

This is one of the most useful tools for the field Archer, I hate loosing Arrows, especially after the amount of time it takes to make them.

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(24 June 2013, 13:12)Barneyboy Wrote: [ -> ]

(24 June 2013, 13:02)RoadWarrior Wrote: [ -> ]Ive only got 5............honest!

well its better than non pal ,that's five chances to fill you and yours belly

Have you used those Goose Feathers yet Barnyboy?

Here's a little tip for re-vitalising those tired looking fletchings. Boil a kettle and when it comes to the boil run the fletching along the steam coming out of the spout. The fletching will return to shape and any gaps should close up. try it out and see.