So, I bought a dozen 33/55 GTs from a member here. I thought the arrows I have been shooting were the same length, 29". Turns out the arrows I have on hand are 28". So, the new ones are 1 inch longer. I am hoping for a serendipitous outcome from my error. Adding an inch would make the spine slightly weaker correct? I have only tried the one arrow (28") with my new bow so...this might turn out fine.
Also, I bought a bowfishing kit from Sportsman's Warehouse last night. They have a pretty good selection of equipment. I was pleasantly surprised. But, no stabilizer adapters. I didn't figure they would have those anyway. I guess I will order one from 3Rivers unless someone has better advice.
Without even asking for the details of the bow I would make a bet that the longer arrows will shoot better. Several years experience of selling thousand of shafts and bare shaft tuning hundreds and hundreds of arrows, I found that a very high % of shooters are using shafts on the stiff side. A weak shaft is always better than a stiff one in my opinion. Let us know how they work out.
You never make a mistake by buying arrows/shafts that are too long. That allows you to sneak up on the correct length.
Oh. Ok. So you guys are saying that I actually MEANT to buy arrows that 1" longer than any I have tried to date. I did this as an experiment and in effort to make my accuracy improve. What a great idea I had!
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Yep, you can't cut them any longer!
try to make your own stabilizer adapter. Do you already have a screw adaptor in place ? Find an old fishing rod. Take the handle apart and insert the proper sized bolt into the shaft of the handle. Add a locking nut to the threads when hardened and screw it into your handle. It already has the gear needed to hold the reel.
ChuckC
Chuck,
I may not have called it by the correct name. No, my Martin does not have a screw adapter. I will have to drill a hole and glue an adapter in somehow.
QuoteOriginally posted by old_goat2:
Yep, you can't cut them any longer!
:laughing: :laughing: I have been down that road before
Check. There are strap on assemblies available, so you don't have to drill.
ChuckC
Ok. That leads me to another question. I have an old bow I am gonna use to fish. A Martin X-200. It wouldn't bother me if there was a stabilizer insert in it and I have seen the stap on assemblies. Which would be my best bet?
My point of view. . . if the handle is sturdy enough, drill it and glue an insert in. By sturdy, I mean is there enough wood to support it well when drilled, even if you are gonna epoxy in the insert. I don't care what some of my bows lok like either. The strap on works OK, but has limits, and adds weight. Drill straight.
ChuckC
If there are multiple laminates in your riser, DON'T drill into a section where the laminates terminate near the back of the riser. :nono: