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Arrow Spine Question

Started by Gatekeeper, November 21, 2007, 04:36:00 PM

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Gatekeeper

I am a left-handed shooter and my arrows keep flying to the right. Is this a sign that the arrow's spine is too high or too low? I have tried to find this information in some of the books that I have but I haven't found it yet.

I am trying to build some small game arrows with .38 cal casings for the tip so there isn't a lot of tip weight. If you have any information that you can share with me I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Tom
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nugget

What is the pound of yer bow at yer draw and what arrow are you shooting?
Can yiu see the arrow fishtailing when it goes down range.?
A Heavier tip may settle the arrow down a little.
sometimes you just have to take sevral different arrows and shoot them to find out what works.  :banghead:  
Is it a all Primitive bow or a glass bow?
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Frenchymanny

To the right is sign of too much spine for a left handled shooter.
like Nugget said, you can increase arrow head weight to lower the perceived spine.

I half fill the .38 casings with small birdshot, then hot glue it to the shaft

F-Manny
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nugget

Small lead fishing weight work also. Can melt them right in. Get a grain scale and try to keep em the same.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intentions of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body. But rather to slide in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming....WOW WHAT A RIDE!!

Gatekeeper

Thanks Manny that is what I thought but I needed someone to confirm it. I kind of figured the tip was too light because the arrows FOC is not very much and may be causing some of my problems.

Nugget   :banghead:  is right. I have been messing with this trying to make some small game arrows for some time and I haven't launched an arrow at a squirrel yet but I will someday soon.
The arrows don't appear to be fishtailing they just fly to the right.

I am shooting a 45# @28" recurve with fast-flight string. My draw is 29.5 so I am drawing a little over 45#.

Thanks for your help guys.  I will increase the head weight and see what happens.
TGMM Family of the Bow   A member since 6/5/09

"I can tell by your hat that you're not from around here."

Casher from Brookshires Food Store in Albany, Texas during 2009 Pig Gig

nugget

Never give up. Continue to try new things.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intentions of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body. But rather to slide in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming....WOW WHAT A RIDE!!

Gatekeeper

Nugget,

What do you use to melt the fishing weights?
TGMM Family of the Bow   A member since 6/5/09

"I can tell by your hat that you're not from around here."

Casher from Brookshires Food Store in Albany, Texas during 2009 Pig Gig

longbowben

Put lead inside of 38 casing heat with torch intill melted let cool then hot melt to shaft.
54" Hoots 57@28
60" MOAB 60@28
Gold tip, 160gr Snuffer
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nugget

Yah what he said.
A map gas  torch or acetalyne.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intentions of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body. But rather to slide in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming....WOW WHAT A RIDE!!

Gatekeeper

TGMM Family of the Bow   A member since 6/5/09

"I can tell by your hat that you're not from around here."

Casher from Brookshires Food Store in Albany, Texas during 2009 Pig Gig


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