when innitially picking out arrows for a certain weight bow, how much over the bows actual weight do you pick an arrow spine to start with? I know you need to shoot a bow quite a bit with different weight arrows to find what it likes best, but what is a good general starting point??
Why cant it be simple?? IE...55# bow= 55# arrow? ;)
Hello,
Was never simple here either ^^
Lets say its like women ...
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Well all 55# bows are not the same. The distance from or past center the rest is cut changes how stiff or weak an arrow you need. Next is it a recurve, RD, longbow. FF string or B50. Do you draw longer or shorter than 28". Glass backing or all wood. Wood cores or carbon or foam. I could go on and on. The simple answer is its too complicated to be simple.
this is only my method, I start with 10#'s over the bow weight. I shoot heavy bows and full length (30" draw)arrows(wood only), so my point weight is what I adjust not the length. Stu's spine calculator is your best bet.
my buddy wants me to help him get some arows set up for his 3rivers 50#"Hawkwood English Longbow" Dont know his actual draw weight, the bow needs set up I'm sure, just fishin for a ballpark estimate as to what spine to try. Scott
I imagine the 3 Rivers folk can help best..............it depends a lot on the side cut of the riser etc as others have already said. Best to call 3 Rivers yourself if you want to help your friend.