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Title: help with arrow slection please
Post by: cnorth on March 09, 2009, 10:06:00 PM
I am really new to trad.  I am shooting a Bw PMA III 28" draw @ 51 lbs.  I draw just under 28".  I was wondering if the Gold Tip 55 75 that I am shooting are too much for my bow.  Would I be better off with the 35 55 performance wise.  I have the 55 75 tuned pretty close considering that my form is not just perfect yet. I am using 100 gr weights on back of inserts along with 125 gr tip.  Thanks ahead of time for your input, hope all is well, GOD BLESS!!!!!!!
Title: Re: help with arrow slection please
Post by: Mo. Huntin on March 09, 2009, 10:30:00 PM
What do you mean too much for your bow?  If they seem to be tuned I would shoot them and maybe buy 2 3555 and compare them I would suggest you buy the feild point test kit from 3 Rivers if you don't already have it.  Good luck and have fun experimenting.
Title: Re: help with arrow slection please
Post by: hunt it on March 09, 2009, 10:32:00 PM
5575 with 300gr up front fly fine out of my 53# bow. If they are fying and hitting straight you should be fine.
Title: Re: help with arrow slection please
Post by: cnorth on March 09, 2009, 10:44:00 PM
Thanks for all the replies. I did not know if they would be too heavy with no more lbs  that I was shooting. They fly pretty well, I don't know if they are tuned just right for I am still trying to have  consitent form. Still a learning about this trad.  Hope all is well, GOD BLESS!!!!
Title: Re: help with arrow slection please
Post by: AMB on March 09, 2009, 11:28:00 PM
Stay at it, you have a great bow to be learning with.  If they seem a little stiff, just add some point weight.  Point weight will weaken the spine.  I personally like a shaft just a fuzz on the weak side.
Title: Re: help with arrow slection please
Post by: on March 10, 2009, 12:21:00 AM
I shoot 30.5" 55/75's off my 50#@28" (250gr up front) sarrels 3pc TD recurve and they tuned just right. They weighed in at just over 500gr (10g/#). I use 3 4" feathers.

Bisch