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Knocker:
Let me preface this by saying I am a newbie.  I made my first Osage bow a couple of months ago.  It is 55lb at 28".  I had some custom cedar arrows made, and have been pleased with how the setup is shooting.  I think Joe said the new arrows splined at 60lb?  I noticed today that a lot of the arrows end up where I want them, but slew around, back and forth before hitting the target.  Is this drifting around because of spline weight?  Or am I just noticing normal flight now that I am becoming more used to shooting?

Thanks,
Keith

Knocker:
And also, the knocks seem to be tearing up the serving on my string.  Should I sand the inside of the slot on the plastic knocks before I re-serve the string?  I like the positive feel for staying on, but don't want to wear out my string. 

Don't worry, at some point I will be making primitive arrows with hardwood slots for knocks...   ;D

Keith

butch:
you got good eyes or slow arrows. mine may slew some but only with good light. a little paradox is normal.  boy, two months on the job and all of a sudden im an expert.

Hillbilly:
Arrows spined at 60# can be a bit heavy for a 55# selfbow unless they're left long-most people seem to shoot arrows spined 5# or so lower than the draw weight of their bows. Do you shoot straight up or canted? Canting can give you a bit more tolerence of spine range. Adjusting your brace height might also make a noticable difference.

Justin Snyder:
One more question,  did you cut in an arrow rest? If you cut in a deep arrow rest, and the bow in near center shot, the spine can be a little more forgiving.  Justin

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