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#1 on this list
Cedar Stump-Shooter
Port Orford cedar, 500 spine, 125 gr blunt or judo, 5" shield feathers
The classic roving arrow. Cheap enough to lose, tough enough to keep shooting after hitting rocks and stumps.
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Doug Fir Big-Game
Surewood Douglas fir, 55–60 spine, 190 gr single-bevel broadhead, 5.5" parabolic
Heavy front-of-center wood arrow for elk and moose from a 55–65 lb longbow. Deep penetration, quiet flight.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Cedar Stump-Shooter | Doug Fir Big-Game |
|---|---|---|
| Shaft Material | Port Orford Cedar | Surewood Douglas Fir |
| Spine | 500 | — |
| Point Weight | 125 grains | — |
| Fletching | 5" Shield Feathers | 5.5" parabolic natural feather |
| Best Use | Roving, Small Game, Practice | — |
| Spine Range | — | 55–60 lbs |
| Broadhead Weight | — | 190 grains |
| Broadhead Type | — | Single-bevel |
| Optimal Bow Weight | — | 55–65 lb longbows |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Cedar Stump-Shooter
- Extremely durable for repeated impacts
- Affordable, easy to replace
- Excellent for roving and small game
- Forgiving flight characteristics
- Traditional aesthetic and feel
- Heavier than carbon, slower flight speed
- Not ideal for long-range precision
- Feathers require maintenance or replacement
- Can occasionally take a permanent set from extreme impacts
Doug Fir Big-Game
- Exceptional penetration on large game
- Quiet arrow flight for stealthy hunting
- High front-of-center (FOC) for stability and momentum
- Classic, traditional aesthetic and feel
- Broadhead can be resharpened repeatedly
- Heavier trajectory requires precise yardage estimation
- Less durable than carbon arrows against breakage
- Requires more maintenance and care than synthetic arrows
- Not suitable for lighter draw weight bows or small game
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