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Title: Figuring arrow length
Post by: Scattergun2570 on June 04, 2012, 09:29:00 PM
I know bareshafting is the way to do it..But can someone explain the process. I am shooting a 45lb Martin Savannah.. I have .500 Spine Beman MFX shafts here. Also.. should I be using 4 or 5" feathers?
Title: Re: Figuring arrow length
Post by: lpcjon2 on June 04, 2012, 09:36:00 PM
Did you check the How To section, I think its in there as a How To
Title: Re: Figuring arrow length
Post by: rastaman on June 04, 2012, 09:38:00 PM
Click here for bare shafting help (http://www.acsbows.com/bowtuning.html)  

Start out full length. Bare shafting can be frustrating if you don't already have pretty good form.
Title: Re: Figuring arrow length
Post by: rastaman on June 04, 2012, 09:40:00 PM
Also big long feathers will cover a variety of sins in your form so start with 5 inch. After you have shot for awhile and feel more comfortable, then experiment.
Title: Re: Figuring arrow length
Post by: Zradix on June 04, 2012, 10:18:00 PM
I'd say either 4-4", or 3-5", probably no real need for 4-5".

bareshaft isn't the only way to go.
There is paper testing.

Not trying to start a "which is better" conversation here guys...just that another form of fine tuning does exist.

I don't know much about carbon shafts but tuning is the same.

Try the weight of tip you want to shoot on a full length shaft....and go from there.