Hey guys, I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this question but I would like some experienced opinions first to make sure. I'm going to order some arrows for a new Black River recurve that should be here in a couple months. I've played with the arrow spine calculator but I won't to make sure I'm selecting the right spine since all my previous recurves have been Black Widows. I'm wanting to shoot the Easton Axis traditionals with a 200 grain point weight. I know that will be on the lighter side but I want to give it a try. But here's the question, I should buy 340s right? That is what the arrow spine calculator says, for a generic recurve that is cut 3/16 past center but I wanted to check with you guys. O yea, the bow will be around 58lbs @28" and I draw to 28. Thanks!
Why don't you ask Will? He knows his bows better than anyone and I'm sure he'll steer you in the right direction
I will bet you anything you'll be between a 400/350 spine. Some of that will depend on your desired arrow length(if you're a gap shooter or not) and how well your release is. With my horrible pathetic release, I am usually on the stiff side. With a bow that weight, I have shot everything from a 300 spine to a cut down .340 spine.
I have found spine to be very dependent on the consistency of the individual. I used to be much better than I am now.
Another factor to factor is is how skinny those axis arrows are. I have found that an arrow that is almost completely centershot can be much more forgiving than others. I would bet you can make either a 350 or 400 work and play with brace height, strike plate material(Will uses velcro) and silencer placement.
Good luck and let me know if you need any help. I've got a few of his bows and you wont have any complaints.
ps: I know the guy who makes his strings pretty well if you ever need anything. ;)
Long .340 or shorter .400 should work.
I have shot a very similar set up and opted for the .400s I went this route cause I'm a high foc guy and the weaker shafts had less gpi. I cut em 1/2 inch longer than my draw and put 325 gr up front. But either would work for your set up fairly easy IMO
Interesting guys, thanks for the help. I guess I was mainly thinking the 340s because I shoot the 400s out of my 50lb widow. They are cut to 29" with with about 250 up front so I was thinking there was no way I could make a 400 work if you add 8 more pounds of draw weight. Of course I know all bows are different too
Caleb,
I do believe you'll be in the 340 camp myself. But I do believe you could possibly make the .400's work. If it were me, I'd go with the stiffer arrow
Quote from: DanielB89 on August 15, 2018, 10:17:47 PM
Caleb,
I do believe you'll be in the 340 camp myself. But I do believe you could possibly make the .400's work. If it were me, I'd go with the stiffer arrow
Thanks man, I do believe that's what I'll try first.