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Sidewinder:
I'm only 4mths old in this sport and already have the bug. I also like to understand why things do what they do which brings me to my question. My arrows are porpoising from about 22-25yds out from the target. Can someone tell me why? Also for info I have a 68" osage flatbow pulls 52@28" ( I pull 45@27") but has about a 4" set on the weak limb and 2 3/4" set on the other. Will that have anything to do with it? Also I am shooting a 28"   40# 11/32 cedar shaft with a 125gr field point. This is all the equipt info so if all that is good is there something in my release? Any input will be great.

mullet:
What kind of brace height are you using?

Hillbilly:
Adjusting your nocking point up or down the string will also often straighten out porpoising problems. Try shooting from different points on the string, and like Eddie, said, if that don't work, try adjusting brace height. I have one bow with a slightly uneven tiller that shoots great with the nock point about 3/4" above square. With the uneven set you describe, that could be the problem.

jamie:
just to get things straight, by porpoise you mean the nock is goin up and down in flight right. i just want to make sure we are talking the same language before advice is given. if this is whats happening more than likely it is the nocking point on the string. also like eddie said it would be good to now your brace height. welcome to the addiction.  peace

mullet:
  One other thing I saw once that does what you describe is knocks fitting too tight on the string.

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