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Bareshaft testing and nock height - need input
PEARL DRUMS:
Grip means a lot as well. Your hand placement and pressure spot has to be exactly the same every time.
PEARL DRUMS:
I couldn't help myself, curiosity over whelmed me. I grabbed a bare shaft that spined and weighed the same as what I've been using on several bows for quite a while now, 51-52#. I glued a nock and point on and went outside to shoot it. I shot at 8-10 yards. Its dead straight, no up or down or left or right. I expected as much based on my past experiences, but you guys almost had me convinced my arrow flight eyes aren't as good as I had thought and perhaps my arrows weren't all they could/should be. I guess I can see the flight well enough to know if the arrow matches or doesn't. I feel better now knowing my eyes didn't deceive me.
Aaron H:
I have heard that you want to test them at about 10-15 ft. How far out does everyone else test?
Knoll:
Begin shooting at close distance is prudent strategy to avoid breaking them if they're way too strong or weak spinewise. I start at 5 yds.
As I get them flying decent at that short distance, move couple yards away.
Rinse and repeat.
I usually stop at 15 yds.
Also, as I get them better zeroed in, whack just 1/4" off at a time. Yeah, it takes me awhile, but I have the time avail. :)
jayman448:
i mean it is the same as anything... just like a rifle.. it could very well be that your jerking the trigger... but how would you ever really know if your scope is out, your barrel is dirty, and your using inconsistent ammunition for your gun.
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