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Matching arrows for self bow

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Allyn T:
Does anyone make arrows longer than 32 inches? Heavier heads act like lighter spine and light heads act like heavier spine correct?

Pat B:
Yes

Woody roberts:
3rivers has test kits that has different splines.
I went the more difficult way. But I have learned a lot and I’m still learning. The closest affordable thing I could find locally were buck busters by victory. 350 spline, 31-1/2” long. Not suitable for a 40 lb self bow at all. Through trial and error I found if I replaced the insert with a 100 gr and added a 200 gr field tip these shot very well. When I put a 200 gr broadhead on they went to crap. I cut the 2” blazer vanes off and put on 4” feathers. That fixed the broadhead problem.
What I like about these arrows is that I hold directly below the target. While I have several arrows that group very well I have to hold off to the right a little. I don’t like that.

This week I was shooting some cane arrows I made with inserts glued in the end. I had field tips from 100 to 250 gr. By changing tips there was about a 3’ swing side to side. Once I found what tip shot closest to my point of aim I left it. Next I’ll try matching the broadhead to the field tip weight and see what happens.

Allyn T:
That sounds like a tough match. Were the victories carbon?

Woody roberts:
Yes they are carbon

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