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shamus:
Here's my setup:

70" wood composite longbow, 50# @ 30", string nock 5/8" above 90 degrees, ash arrows spined 55-60.

Looking at my leather strike plate, it appears the arrow is wearing on the plate a bit. I'm not hearing anything odd upon release (like a *CLACK* of the arrow hitting the rest).

so, what are some factors for strike plate wear?

Pappy:
Arrows to weak or to stiff,What lengith are the cut to ? Remember the arrow are spined at 28 in.
anything over that will weaken them by about 5 lbs. pr. in so if you have them 31 they would only be 40/45 witch may be to weak for a composit.5/8 above is pretty high at least for me but everyone is different there.You might also check the front of your feathers and see that they are smooth.Do the arrows fly good ?Just some ideas. :)
   Pappy
   

Pat B:
Generally speaking, you want arrows for self bows to be about 10# less spine weight than actual draw weight. There are other factors to consider but that would be a good place to start.   Pat

Pappy:
I agree Pat but I don't think this is a selfbow and is probably cut close to center,if so that would make a difference. :)
   Pappy

Justin Snyder:
I would say to heavy of spine.  What length is the arrow? Do you draw the bow to the full 30"? Justin

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