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Finished my arrows for the upcoming season

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Darren Haverstick:
I finally finished my arrows with only a month to spare! They took a while to complete but I am quite happy with how they turned out.


I normally shoot hardwood shafts but decided to try some Surewoods this year to keep my weight down. After cutting them to length and putting on the tapers, I flame crested the shafts.


Using aniline dyes, I dyed them to match some cool fletching colors that Ozark Feathers has available.


Then I turned them over to my wife and she hand painted each shaft.


After six trips to the dipping tube, I pronounced them sealed and put the nocks on.


I was originally going to try some Grizzly broadheads this year but wasn't impressed with their QC. I bought 185 grain heads and the closest they came was 178. So I went back to 190 grain Meatheads. The finished arrow weight is around 640 grains. I sure hope I get to put some of these to good use!








Darren

rollingb:

Good lookin' arrows, they should do the job.  :hairy

Ohio Joe:
Very nice! Darren, you are an artist! They look great!!!  :hairy :toast

RobD:
Real beauties, Darren!   :bl th up :bl th up

Too pretty to shoot and get bloodied or busted!     ;)

KDubs:
Wow, beautiful.  I'd hate to use them.
Kevin

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