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Title: Spine Question
Post by: chappy on November 16, 2009, 03:15:00 PM
I've got some Easton Epics cut to 28.5" 400's.  Will this spine be close on a longbow that's centercut, 48 lbs, with my drawlength a shade over 28"?  Thinking about a 175 or 200 grain broadhead.
Title: Re: Spine Question
Post by: fireball31 on November 16, 2009, 04:31:00 PM
I had to add almost 350 up front to get 29" 400's to spine of out of a 60lb hill.  My guess is that you might be a little stiff still.
Title: Re: Spine Question
Post by: JRY309 on November 16, 2009, 04:36:00 PM
They will be stiff for a 48# bow,they may work if you add alot of weight up front.
Title: Re: Spine Question
Post by: Bob B. on November 16, 2009, 05:24:00 PM
Not sure if this helps you or not, not apples to apples ... 48 pound bow @30, longbow center cut, I draw 30 1/2 inches or so.  I shoot 32 inch 500 spine beeman hunters (ICS) with 50 grain insert, 42 grain adapter and 145 grain head.  Total, about 503 grains of arrow on a LONG shaft.  Shoots excellent.  I think you will be too stiff in my opinion.  I have never shot Epics however.  

Good luck

Bob.
Title: Re: Spine Question
Post by: fireball31 on November 16, 2009, 06:58:00 PM
If you want a shorter arrow.  I would drop to 500's and if you want more weight add tubes.
Title: Re: Spine Question
Post by: chappy on November 16, 2009, 08:45:00 PM
Thanks guys.  Time to check out some 500's.  It's almost Christmas, right?