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Title: Arrow spine recommendations
Post by: mmgrode on January 08, 2007, 05:10:00 PM

Hey Gang,
   just finished up an osage selfbow(no shelf cut in)and am looking for recommendations for a proper arrow spine to start with. It is 63-65#@26", 65" long. Thanks for the help fellas, Matt

Title: Re: Arrow spine recommendations
Post by: Ted Fry on January 08, 2007, 05:45:00 PM

Matt , I would set you up with 55-60# spine, however everybody is different so it would be best for you to try a range of say 50# to 60# and see what flys best for you .
Remeber if you use a 160 grain head add 5# , if you  use fast flight add 5#

Title: Re: Arrow spine recommendations
Post by: mmgrode on January 09, 2007, 11:38:00 PM

Thanks Ted, anyone else?

Title: Re: Arrow spine recommendations
Post by: JRY309 on January 10, 2007, 12:06:00 AM

Matt,I would say Ted is right on. My BBO with no shelf cut in it shot best with arrows that were spined about 10 lbs. lighter then the draw weight.It's a good start,with no shelf you have a big paradox.

Title: Re: Arrow spine recommendations
Post by: Carbon Caster on January 10, 2007, 12:36:00 AM

If you want to shoot a 27" arrow, I would say 50-54#spine with 125 grain points.  If it shows a bit stiff, you can always go to 160's.  Ted has sure shot and built a lot more selfbows than me though.  LOL!!!  But, as he says everybody is different.