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Pappy:
For sure easier for a center shot or nearer center shot bow to find the right arrow, not speaking for Pat but for myself. ;)
 Pappy

PEARL DRUMS:
A bow cut closer to center will be much more forgiving in spine which equates to accuracy in regards to the shooters down falls. When a bow is cut closer to center you can over draw and short draw an inch and still get great flight. When a bow is cut, for example, 1" off center it is true that a matched arrow will fly just as accurately, if ALL things are perfect in the shot sequence. Short draw it 1" and the arrows slams off the riser and wags like a dogs tail. Basically, if you aren't a pro shooter, closer to center will always be better and more accurate and forgiving. 

bradsmith2010:
I find that a shallow handle or bend in handle bow ,, shoots like it is cut close to center,, even if the handle is a bit wide,, the arrow does not have to go around much handle,, and I think that helps the paradox,, one bow I am shooting now the handle is about 3/4 deep, 1 1/4 wide,,, and the string lays a little to the arrow side,, the handle is wide 1 1/4,,, its shoots to same spot as my bows with narrow deep handle,( really a little more to the right) or more like center shot,, the guy making the bow has to keep these things in mind, and make it where it shoots the most forgiving,, a bow that is set up right will shoot a wider range of spine arrows as stated above,,, and is more forgiving on the draw length,, the key to this,,,, is the guy making or setting up the bow has to be able to shoot well enough to tell the difference,,, :)   

    sometimes a bow will shoot smoother with one limb up,, it may not be the limb you intended to be up,, and it may not look like the string is lined up better that way,, but after alot of shooting you realize,,, it just shoots better that way,, so reshape the handle a bit and go with it,,, sometimes you have to have a friend come and shoot the bow just to validate you have not lost your mind,, :)

DC:

--- Quote from: bradsmith2010 on February 15, 2017, 03:37:52 pm --- is the guy making or setting up the bow has to be able to shoot well enough to tell the difference,,, :)   

   

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This is the tough part ;D

Pat B:
Willie, like others have said, center shot bows are more forgiving as far as spine goes but a typical non-center shot selfbow can be accurate with properly spined arrows. I've never owned a center shot bow. I have 2 glass longbows that are close but not center shot.
 Most folks think the bow is the primary part of the set up but any bow will shoot an arrow that is properly spined for it but not just any arrow will shoot from any bow. IMO the arrow is the most important part of the set. Learn to build proper arrows and you will find your accuracy.

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