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Where can I find arrows for archery?

Currently, I've been using my aunt's old archery set and the bow is completely fine and perfect for me. Only problem is is that the arrows are old and don't fly straight so I want new ones.

This isn't for hunting since I could never kill an animal, but it's just a hobby of mine that I want to get into more.

I live near Cambridge, Massachusetts so if anyone knows any stores that sell arrows, it would be a great help. Or if anyone could link to a site where I could order some online. It would be preferred if they weren't obscenely expensive.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    old set what is it bear hoyt 58 60 inch be a written stamp lower limb and lbs.

  • 7 years ago

    which kind of arrows do you need? Fiberglass arrows? Wooden arrows? Carbon arrows?

    Wooden arrows is best for Recurve bow/Long bow, fiberglass arrow is ok, but commonly fiberglass arrows's draw weight is up to 40lbs while wooden arrows can be up to 60lbs.

    Carbon arrows is perfect for compound bow.

    You can find good and cheap arrows on the following website:

    http://www.archerysupplier.com/shop

    http://www.3riversarchery.com/

    Ebay has lots of seller sells arrows too, but many of them are not professional, I looked some of them and find they sell many things, from arrows to bags...etc. If you buy on ebay, you really need to focus on the description, some times the seller just copied others' description which not fit their own items.

  • 1 decade ago

    First find a good archery range. Take the bow there and have them inspected. Old bows that hasn't seen action need to be gently revived. When was the last time the bow was strung? Problem with getting arrows from ebay is, you don't know the size that you need. To find out the arrow size you need, you will need to know what poundage is the bow at your draw length, which I'm pretty sure is different than your aunt's, what your draw length is and what type of bow it is. Then try going to www.eastonarchery.com, they have a software that will tell you what size you need to use. Then some stores like www.lancasterarchery.com will be able to sell you the arrows.

    To find a range, go to www.usarchery.org and do a search under Directory Search. Other archers at the range will be able to point you to the right store, if one exists in your vicinity.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Targetbutt has the right info. Do not just go out and buy a cheap arrow and "fling it" especially if you have a compound bow that you are shooting. Not having the correct spined arrow could result in major damage to the bow (too light a spine would be just like dry firing the bow and if you have never seen the damage that can do, ask an archer that has been around for a while, the noise and the pieces flying everywhere is impressive) Go to a pro shop and get the correct arrows before you risk damage to the bow.

  • 1 decade ago

    maybe you would wanna take your stuff to a local shop? if not check the limbs for stress cracks and the string for wear or fraying. you should be able to find a dozen easton xx-75 superlites with nocks and plastic vanes and inserts at a Trader Horn or somewhere. plastic vanes are fine. you didnt mention what kinda release your using. finger release? maybe your pinchin the nock? maybe your nocking point slipped and thats causing the off target? maybe one of your limb pockets is off center so your strings off center from your riser?

    is your draw length the same as your aunts? are you trying to use a release with a bow set up for fingers?

    anyhow...ebay always has some decent arrows. someone is always unloading their stash of arrows.

    these will eat up arrow rests, but just an example:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Carbon-Express-Terminator-Arro...

    Source(s): bunch of online forums with archery specific help. sometimes local shops will hook ya up with a custom cut set of 12 for a bargin. maybe even take the bow in and have 'em give it a ten dollar tune up / look over. limbs and strings hold vast energies....it is a weapon. arrows are actually defined as missles:)
  • 1 decade ago

    gander mountain, e-bay, bass pro shops, cabelas, etc. and just a tip from someone who also shoots bows, make sure the tails on the back are feathers, not plastic. with plastic the dont fly off the bow smoothly, so your shots off.

  • 1 decade ago

    Walmart sells them and sporting good's stores around your town.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Sporting goods store. I don't know what's around there, but it would be like Joes or cabellas... Something like that.

  • 1 decade ago

    I buy mine on Ebay New or Used.*

    Source(s): Run like a Deer.*..............Fly like an Eagle.*~~
  • 1 decade ago

    sports authority

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