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Title: Center cut vs off the knuckle
Post by: Can Hahaka on December 07, 2011, 09:46:00 AM
I have graduated from a recurve to a center cut R/D longbow without much problem. However, when tuning my Woodcraft longbow and shooting off the knuckle I find that the arrows are consistantly 3-4" left of point of aim. It is a 30# bow and I am shooting a 1816 alum. arrow with 125 gr. heads. Arrow flight is fine.

Is this due to the difference in shooting center cut vs off the knuckle?   :(
Title: Re: Center cut vs off the knuckle
Post by: Prairie Drifter on December 07, 2011, 10:05:00 AM
Yes, you need a weaker arrow. put on more point weight or go down in spine.
Title: Re: Center cut vs off the knuckle
Post by: Ric O'Shay on December 07, 2011, 10:13:00 AM
Because it is off center, remember that even a properly spined arrow will fly up and to the left.

Danny
Title: Re: Center cut vs off the knuckle
Post by: Friend on December 07, 2011, 10:17:00 AM
May consider experimenting with more cant.
Title: Re: Center cut vs off the knuckle
Post by: KentuckyTJ on December 07, 2011, 10:38:00 AM
Yep, you mind will have to adjust your aiming point. I don't think the same arrow will ever hit the same point of aim from a center cut to non center cut bow.
Title: Re: Center cut vs off the knuckle
Post by: Javi on December 07, 2011, 10:53:00 AM
Shooting off a knuckle requires a much weaker shaft than does a center cut bow, to curve around the riser...
Title: Re: Center cut vs off the knuckle
Post by: R. W. Mackey on December 07, 2011, 11:05:00 AM
Can:  There are those of us that might think you didn't graduate at all, but took a big step backwards!!!!!!!    :biglaugh:  RW.