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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: dylanholderman on June 03, 2018, 07:19:18 pm

Title: lilac any good for arrows?
Post by: dylanholderman on June 03, 2018, 07:19:18 pm

hey guys i have a classic lilac in the back yard that is badly overgrown and needs cut back.
i know to be on the lookout for bow staves but is it any good for arrow shafts ???

Title: Re: lilac any good for arrows?
Post by: Pat B on June 03, 2018, 09:02:08 pm

I've never tried lilac but if the shoots are appropriate size give them a try.

Title: Re: lilac any good for arrows?
Post by: jeffp51 on June 04, 2018, 06:19:30 am

I made some. They were very pretty-really white woods and glassy smooth-byt really heavy for the spine, and had a tendency to lose all their straightness after every shot