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01-21-2011, 01:16 PM

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Join Date: Mar 2006

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Re: Are arrows prices too low?

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Originally Posted by Fred Brackin

Under the rule of thumb used for modern hunting arrows (10-15 grains per lb of pull) an 80-lb pull long bow should use 2-3 ounce arrows. Historical war arrows might be even heavier.

They were. Up to 4 oz., easily.

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