arrow spine

[Hoytman]

I've been experimenting with various arrows for a new bow. It is a 62" Martin Hunter Elite, 52# @ 28". 2020s, 2018, 2117,2315. The arrows that I get the best flight and group out of are 29" 2213 w/ 3 fletch 4" fethers and 145 gr. tips. 490 gr. arrow weight. The chart says they are  light of spine, and a bare shaft confirms that. Dropping to a 125 grain head will increase spine to where I think I'll be okay. But drop arrow weight to about 8.6 grains per lb. of bow weight.

My questions are:

1.) Will the 475 gr. arrow make a decent hunting arrow? Or is it to light for good penetration. My first attempt will be turkey. But I'm more concerned with deer.

2.) What do I do if I can't get the heavier arrows to fly? Just keep adding weight to the front of the arrows that are too stiff until they lighten up?

3.) It is my experience that the reccommended arrows from the Easton chart are always way stiff for me. I draw at least 29" so I know I'm not under drawing the bow. Does the chart run stiff for recurves?

[Hoytman]

I just got done reading 4 pages of the 650 gr. arrow thread. So I know these questions aren't to hard.
And. I've read a lot of other posts, so I know they are not to simple.
So, what gives? lol

Lil Help Plz.

[R H Clark]

For deer and turkeys you should have no problems with a 475 grn arrow out of a 54-55 lb bow at 29".IMHO a tuned arrow at 475 grns will penetrate better than an poorly tuned 650 grn,arrow.

If you were hunting elk or moose a heavier well tuned arrow would be better.

You could add weight and try to get the heavier arrow bareshafting.If however it causes you to shoot poorly at your hunting range,you would be better with the lighter arrow.

BTW I know nothing about aluminum spines.Someone maby could reccomend an arrow that gives you a happy medium.

[Hoytman]

Thanks R,
Yeah, I have a heavier bow if I were going after elk.

I have been trying arrows that I already own. Have some more on the way though.

I would like to be able to use a 125 gr. head so I can switch to judo points for small game and field points for 3-Ds and not have to compensate for the heavier broadheads.

[R H Clark]

I like as light of an arrow as I can shoot for 3-D.