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alwayslookin:
Hey guys I have been making some bows and I really want to get better at accuracy. I know that it comes down to the arrow. Give me some tips tricks that have helped you.  Say im using a 50 lb bow with 1 inch handle width. Do you guys do better with longer arrows? do you cut them to draw length? Does the spine change when you cut a arrow down? what size and shape feathers have you found work best? nock height? brace height? Also when adding a heavier point do you up the spine?

BowEd:
Generally with B50 string at a 5.5" inside handle brace height 5#'s less spine then your draw weight you are shooting.Shortening a shaft an inch increases the spine 5#'s and visa versa.25 grains added to the tip reduces the spine app. 5#'s and visa versa.Feathers are a matter of choice.Usually 5" long and a proud 1/2" tall.
The shafts do not need to be at your exact draw length either.It's all a matter of the spine.
This all still will not garauntee accuracy.Your form needs to be consistent.It takes a lot of practice to accurately shoot a self bow.We all are in the same boat about that.Don't get completely discouraged.A happy medium will be gotten.

alwayslookin:

--- Quote from: Beadman on June 01, 2017, 07:28:22 pm ---Generally with B50 string at a 5.5" inside handle brace height 5#'s less spine then your draw weight you are shooting.Shortening a shaft an inch increases the spine 5#'s and visa versa.25 grains added to the tip reduces the spine app. 5#'s and visa versa.Feathers are a matter of choice.Usually 5" long and a proud 1/2" tall.
The shafts do not need to be at your exact draw length either.It's all a matter of the spine.
This all still will not garauntee accuracy.Your form needs to be consistent.It takes a lot of practice to accurately shoot a self bow.We all are in the same boat about that.Don't get completely discouraged.A happy medium will be gotten.

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Ok thank you. So when i order shafts(yes i know ) and i get them spined at say 45 and they are full length when i cut it down it will increase the spine quite a bit from 32 inch to 28 inch

BowEd:
Not exactly.Spine is tested on a 26" distance of the shaft even though it may be 32" long.Hard to understand I know but that's the way it is.How long of a draw length do you have?
I would get your 45# spine arrows.Cut them to your length and shoot them with a 125 grain field tip.

Pat B:
When you buy spined arrows they are spined for a 28" arrow with a 125 gr. point. The formula Ed suggested is how you can adjust the effective spine of the arrow that is longer or shorter than 28" with a head that is over or under 125grs.
 I draw 26" but cut my arrows at 30". I like longer arrows for the extra physical weight plus I think a longer arrow gets around the bow easier. 

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