I just got a new longbow, it is 62", draws 42 @ 29, my draw length is 29 1/4. I ordered a dozen XX75, 1916's cut to 30.5 inches. I also have two bareshaft 1916's cut to 30.5". I got a movable nocking point tied on the string and waited until I had over 100 shots on the string and tried some bareshaft tuning last evening.
I shot from 10 yards and the results were, the arrows were slightly nock left but the arrow looked like I had shot it from an elevated stand....I didn't try any further distance last evening because it got to dark on me. Oh, by the way, I am right handed.
I shot the arrows several different times with the same results, dead on height wise, dead on left and right, just the slight nock left....and the point was directed down, just as I said....like I had shot them from an elevated stand.
What is my problem.....or problems....guys?
Winterhawk1960
If the arrow is flying nock left the arrow is a little weak. Cut off a 1/4" and try again or go to a lighter point.
Flying nock high could mean a couple of things. Most likely your nock point on your string is a little high. Mess with that to see if you can find the sweet spot.
If you have gone to far down with the nock point you may be getting a false reading. The back of your arrow may be bouncing off the front of the shelf upon release making the arrow porpoise(sp) as it flys to the target. Keep messing with stuff and you will get it figured out.
I would get the nocking point right first, because the shaft will get more energy from the bow when it's right. Then adjust for length as needed.
If you want to read more on this - check out the tuning info on the Brackenbury site. It covers the same info you have already gotten - in more detail.