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Newbie...porpoise arrow flight?

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Sidewinder:
Hey thanks for all the input everyone. I brace it at 6-6 1/4". Another clue is I recently made my own arrows (glued the pieces together) and went from a 5\16 to an 11\32. I must say that the arrows I made fly right to the target better than the ones that came with the bow (not that the others didn't fly well) these just seem to fly better. Maybe thats just "bias" as Tim Baker would say but it does seem that way to my little pea brain. Anyway I think the uneven tiller may have adjusted the correct knocking point for that particular bow and that it needs to be played with until I find the right point. Couldn't I just adjust my hand position up or down and have that affect it as well?

Sidewinder:
Hillbilly? Short of sinew backing it and and then in turn changing the weight of the bow and having to re tiller it. (Which I have zero experince in) what would be a good solution? I don't want to jack with it right before I get ready to go into the field and try and harvest my first deer. Should I just suck it up and deal with it until the seasons over and can afford to let my sinew cure? I'm pretty sure that if I get one within 15-20yds I can hit my mark (provided that I don't get Buck fever as thy call it.) I usually get real clear minded in stressful situations almost like I seperate myself emotionally and become mechanical so Im hoping that that kicks in when I need it.

jamie:
you stated you just went to 11/32 shaft shaft. if the previous shaft was larger or smaller it will effect the nock hieght if the bow is picky. hillbilly we must of been posting at the same time.  :)

Sidewinder:
Jamie, I adjusted my nock location up and it seems to have taken most of it out. Still hitting just a smidge with the fletch angled left but not more than an inch, so that should be OK shouldn't it? The only disadvantage might be if I'm shooting thru an opening in the bushes and its a rather narrow window, I might get a little tail kick into a branch or something if I'm not careful.What do you think? Cuz I'm merely speculating.

jamie:
if you are getting side to side mess with the brace height a bit like the fellas said. if you cant get it to go away make sure you arent canting (leaning) the bow more than needed. if you cant the bow too far you will tork the string and never get a clean loose. that'll cause a lot of problems with flight and accuracy. try the brace height first though. peace

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