Okay guys I want to get some cedar shafts what spine would you recommend for a 50# bow..some say I need to go up at least 10# pound in spine....?

Need more info.

Draw length?

What kind of bow?

Pound at your draw length?

What weight heads you looking to use?

Dacron or FF?

Okay bud, I have a 26 inch draw,
bow weight is 50 pound @ 26
it is a palmer recurve
it has fast flight string
I want to shoot 125 grain heads

Prolly 60-65 depending on how the shelf is cut.

I'd guess like Prairie Drifter so far. As Bud is wondering, is there a point weight, weight range, and/or arrow length you have in mind?
I'm thinking (and many others here know much more), that 60/65's at 27.5 or 28", with a 125 or so point, would be close, but that's guessing at center cut or very close to it.

I'd say get a test kit from one of our reputable sponsors (they all are) and start the group at 45 working up to 64.

2 in the 45-49 range
2 in the 50-54 range
2 in the 55-59 range
2 in the 60-64 range

each cut to 27" bop with 125gr heads.

My guess would be, depending on the bow make/model, you'd be in the 50-55 range due to the shorter draw. Especially if you shot arrows at the 27" bop length.

Arrows cut to 28" 55-60 and you should be close. I would leave them long to start and work your way down.

And ask the bowyer about his recommendation. He'll know exactly how close to center the shelf is cut.

Stu's spine calculator!  For me, dead on every time.

Would you bare shaft test them or just shoot with feathers and look at point of impact....

Another vote for 55-60

I go without the bare shafting on woodies, Iv'e broken too many doing that   .
Denny

If you called me and told me your set up I would suggest 60-65.  Most recurves will shoot 10 to 15# over their bow weight.  I have never bare shafted, but I know a lot of people do.  My feeling is I would never get on an air plane without wings.

Okay guy,s I contacted mr. Palmer my bow is cut 3/16 past center.. he told me to get 70 or 75 spine arrows he said my bow puts out a lot of energy and it needed 15 to 20 spine over to shoot well...what you guys think now

He knows his bows. A test kit would still be the best option.

That's what I am thinking too..bud

Order 55-60 spine, there will be enough variation in that dozen. Find which ones shoot best and put them on your home made spine tester.
Seriously, 55-60 spine from a reputable place will be just right for you.

Thank,s gusup I will give it a whirl and see....

If it's cut past center, 70-75

Drifter it is 3/16ths past center