Professional archers often buy three or four dozen arrows and throw a number of them away because they vary from the norm. Like buying bulk ammo versus hand-loaded cartridges, doing it yourself assures that each arrow or bolt meets the same standard. Aside from the feeling of self-satisfaction and increased confidence in your gear, you can also save money. Whether you’re a pro at arrow building or just interested in the process, this Realtree article lays out the process from A to Z.
If you are willing to take the time to build your own arrows instead of buying them already built, you will end up with a superior arrow if you know what you’re doing. When building your own arrows you will likely go above and beyond the call of duty and make sure the inserts and vanes as well as the nocks are glued in perfectly resulting in a better flying arrow. To build your perfect arrows you’ll need some equipment to get the job done right. Below is a short list of must-haves along with a fairly simple how-to to get you started in the arrow-making business… [continued]
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