I want to purchase some arrows to begin tuning, so I can get in the woods pretty soon and I was wondering what you guys thought of the selection chart from easton.
http://eastonarchery.com/products/selection
It suggests to use a .340 spine for my 58lb recurve shooting 125 gr broadheads. This spine seems a little stiff compared to other estimates and suggestions I have been given. But I have heard that it's better to error on the stiff side so maybe it would be a good starting point. Any opinions on what would be make a size for me to purchase?
That chart is the worst chart available. If you post your draw length, desired arrow length from nock groove to back of pt/broadhead, someone with TONS of real world experience will be along shortly to fill ya in. Gotta know your draw/arrow length, as every inch will determine your spine. 125 grains up front is generally the starting pt for trad equiptment up front.
I draw 29 in. and would like a 30 in arrow. The bow is 55lb, above I added 3 lb for the 1 in. overdraw.
I just entered my specs in their shaft selector and it comes out about 15 to 20#s overspined. Now if you have a cut past center bow with an adjustable side plate/spring loaded plunger you could make those shafts work. Most folks don't :bigsmyl: ...Van
I find with carbons it is better to forget about arriving at a 30" arrow.Carbons do not come in as many different spines as wood or aluminum.I like to bareshaft tune carbons.Trying to get one that will end up at 30" and be heavy enough can be hit or miss.I would suggest maybe a 400 spine arrow and trim and tune from there.Carbons are very adaptable,you could shoot a 340 also but you may have to add more weight upfront or leave longer.Your bow is cut past center,that will allow a wider choice of arrow spines.
It's fine if you are shooting a compound. If you know your corrected draw weight then you can use it. I've always found the info in this article to be reliable. http://domino.htcomp.net/bhn/columnists.nsf/d731dec9a617821886256590000646df/ca196c7c196f33ef862565a20066391f?OpenDocument
Van - doesn't everyone :) you forgot the bottom limb riser weight
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