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Allyn T:
Is it possible to find what arrow spine you need for a none center shot self bow? Or do you basically have to order test spines and go from there. I wanna get arrows made for me the first time but I don't wanna buy a bunch I can't use

Pat B:
A general rule of thumb for selfbows is about 10# less than the draw weight. From that point you can adjust that with arrow length and point weight.

Allyn T:
Ok thanks Pat

TimBo:
To elaborate on Pat's answer, it's a lot cheaper to start with an arrow that is waaayy too long and chop off an inch at a time (even half inches as you get dialed in).  For every inch shorter, you gain about 5 lbs of spine.  So if you have a 28" draw and leave an inch for broadhead clearance, you still can cover 15 lbs. of spine range if you start at 32 inches.  If you draw 27" on a good day like me, you have even more options...

Pat B:
Just remember that a 50# spined shaft is for a 28" arrow with a 125gr head so a 32", 50# spined arrow with a 125gr head will shoot like a 30# spined arrow.

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