I better understand the importance shooting a properly spined arrow. I currently shoot a 52# Blacktail with my total arrow weight at 635 gr. The shaft is cut at 29.5 inches, my draw is 28 inches. I have some new beaman arrows with a 75 gr brass insert and a 220 gr broadhead still at full length. I have been shooting a arrow too stiff after changing my bow weight and shooting style.
My question is probably stupid, but I have to ask. If the insert is already glue in, do I cut the shaft from the nock end to get the length required? My understanding is to bare shaft and cut a little at a time until you get proper results. I have a arrow saw and also have a Bitzenburg. So, doing myself is not an issue. Any advise would be greatly appreciated, arrows are expensive.
If I haven't glued any fletching on, I will cut from the nock end. If I have already glued fletching, I remove the insert and cut from that end. And if I have glued an aluminum footing on, I cut from the nock end and sometimes have to refletch. That's how I do it, YMMV.
I cut from the nock end. Much easier and quicker then trying to remove the insert each time.
Not trying to hijack a thread, but this is on a side note.
I have two Blacktails. Both of my blacktails like a stiff arrow.
From talking with other Blacktail owners, many of them say their Blacktail recurves also like a stiff arrow.
Just food for though when dealing with a Blacktail recurve.