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Title: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
Post by: Ronal Ollis on February 10, 2011, 09:44:00 PM
I came up with a 80 pound spine weight on stu millet chart for my suggested arrow spine.  I will be shooting Surewood shafts so do I get 75/80 or 80/85 spine really don't know?  Thanks
Title: Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
Post by: Spectre on February 10, 2011, 09:44:00 PM
What sort of bow do you shoot?
Title: Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
Post by: CRS on February 10, 2011, 10:35:00 PM
Without knowing all the details, I would err on the heavy side.  It's easier to decrease dynamic spine than increase it IMO.
Title: Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
Post by: Spectre on February 10, 2011, 10:44:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by CRS:
Without knowing all the details, I would err on the heavy side.  It's easier to decrease dynamic spine than increase it IMO.
What he said.

Whats your draw length? Whats your bow?
Title: Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
Post by: Ronal Ollis on February 11, 2011, 12:06:00 AM
It is a black widow pch.  57 pounds at 28 draw.  Shooting 160 grain snuffer broadheads
Title: Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
Post by: Spectre on February 11, 2011, 12:09:00 AM
Ok, I would go heavy as previously stated here--pretty heavy broadhead and a zippy bow.
Title: Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
Post by: Shedrock on February 11, 2011, 01:33:00 AM
I would go with the 80-85# spine.
Title: Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
Post by: JEFF B on February 11, 2011, 01:41:00 AM
yup go with the 80-85# spine  it always pays to go a little heavy than light.
Title: Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
Post by: Lechwe on February 11, 2011, 09:10:00 AM
I always have to go heavy with my widow and add weight up front to weaken if needed.

Good luck.
Title: Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
Post by: CRS on February 11, 2011, 10:40:00 AM
Centershot bow also.  80-85# is where you need to start.

I would leave the arrows a little longer too.  Cut them down if needed, for fine tuning.
Title: Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
Post by: Bjorn on February 11, 2011, 04:28:00 PM
It is always easier to tame a stiff woodie than the other way around.
Title: Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
Post by: ishoot4thrills on February 11, 2011, 08:28:00 PM
If you go with a weaker spine, you can always build out the side/strike plate to make the arrow act stiffer. That's what I do and it works for me.