Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Matt Heppe on June 21, 2013, 11:43:40 am

Title: Need 1400 AD longbow arrows for a historical shoot
Post by: Matt Heppe on June 21, 2013, 11:43:40 am

In August I am going to a medieval tournament and will be participating in the archery competition. (I'm in the US and the event is in Canada.)

I make bows, but haven't gotten into arrow making. I am looking for historically appropriate longbow arrows appropriate to the 1350-1450 time period. I have (and will mount) 10 100grain bodkin points.

I'll be shooting an ELB of 50# draw weight and a draw length of 28". I know warbows are heavier and draw further, but I am recovering form shoulder problems and need to lay off the heavy stuff. The longest target is 75 yards, so I won't need to launch an arrow 200 yards.

If you could make these arrows, or know where I could get some, please PM me. I'd rather not spend a fortune shipping from overseas.

In the future I want to make my own, but I am focusing on bows right now.

Thanks!

Matt

Title: Re: Need 1400 AD longbow arrows for a historical shoot
Post by: JW_Halverson on June 21, 2013, 02:24:03 pm

At first read, I thought you needed 1,400 arrows! 

Title: Re: Need 1400 AD longbow arrows for a historical shoot
Post by: Joec123able on June 22, 2013, 05:01:36 am

Wish I could help ya out man but I'm not to good at arrows myself

Title: Re: Need 1400 AD longbow arrows for a historical shoot
Post by: Pat B on June 22, 2013, 10:41:20 am

Matt, try asking on the War Bow thread. Someonre there will have the answer for you.

Title: Re: Need 1400 AD longbow arrows for a historical shoot
Post by: adb on June 22, 2013, 12:16:27 pm

sent you a PM

Title: Re: Need 1400 AD longbow arrows for a historical shoot
Post by: clinker on July 31, 2013, 09:25:22 pm

Try this website, they are as accurate as it gets: http://74.209.214.7/~englishw/tudor-livery-arrow.html