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Where to buy arrows?

Postby mongoose193 » Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:22 am

I have been searching and searching the forums for a topic that addresses this, with no luck I'm deciding to make my own thread. I got a bow for Christmas, and have been anxious to try it out at some Belegarth practices coming up. However, I have been to about 4 Walmart's in my area, and it seems they aren't selling arrows anymore? I don't know if this is the same for the areas around you guys but I was wondering if anyone knew any other good places either online or a store that I can go to to get good, college budget friendly arrows?


Sorry if this was already addressed and I just didn't find it

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Re: Where to buy arrows?

Postby Fitz Caliston » Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:30 am

Look up online for an archery or hunting goods store if you want something local. it really depends on what your willing to spend. I'll caution you not to go cheep, If you go cheep, you go home....disapointed in the end.
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Re: Where to buy arrows?

Postby mongoose193 » Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:43 pm

Alright thanks Fitz, I also had a question for you. I was looking at your arrow head to design and I think it's really cool, but I was wondering where you got those foam balls that you use for the arrow heads? I just bought a bunch of arrow head kits from edhellen so I'm not going to need any for a while, but I just wanted to know in case I found myself in a store that sells them, or ordering from a website that sells them.


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Re: Where to buy arrows?

Postby Fitz Caliston » Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:34 pm

Target, in the tennis section. They are called the Penn QST.
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Re: Where to buy arrows?

Postby Hendell Stoneshield » Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:54 pm

I go to my local archery shop and buy the cheapest spiral carbon fiber shafts they have, at full length. They dont splinter much, and they are not a hole in my pocket when stepped on.
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Re: Where to buy arrows?

Postby mongoose193 » Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:08 am

I wish I had a local archery shop, anyway you guys have been a lot of help thank you.


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Re: Where to buy arrows?

Postby Cyric » Wed Feb 29, 2012 6:49 am

i got mine from cabella's years ago. the exact type is discontinued, but like everyone else said, the cheaper ones break faster, so it's worth it to get the better ones. be sure to get the longer ones, like 32".
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Re: Where to buy arrows?

Postby mongoose193 » Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:57 am

http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Company-31- ... d_sbs_sg_1

I know these are a tad short, but in your professional opinion do you think these ones would be good?
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Re: Where to buy arrows?

Postby Hendell Stoneshield » Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:38 pm

The problem with getting anything less then 32 is that you might run into not having a 28 inch draw, however you could make it work with the ones your looking at since they are 31. Also you should look into Cabela's when they have sales for carbon arrows, I have seen them go down to $50.00 for a dozen from time to time.
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Re: Where to buy arrows?

Postby mongoose193 » Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:32 am

Alright, thank you very much.
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Re: Where to buy arrows?

Postby Savage » Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:11 am

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Re: Where to buy arrows?

Postby Farnzworth » Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:16 am

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Re: Where to buy arrows?

Postby Savage » Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:17 pm

Cyric wrote:i got mine from cabella's years ago. the exact type is discontinued, but like everyone else said, the cheaper ones break faster, so it's worth it to get the better ones. be sure to get the longer ones, like 32".

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Re: Where to buy arrows?

Postby Black Cat » Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:46 pm


This route is cheaper if you're going to go for a full dozen.

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Re: Where to buy arrows?

Postby Rasheab » Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:02 pm

Regarding Farnzworth's link:

Opentip.com says: wrote:Choose between 28" or 30" lengths.
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