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Shoot arrow length and spine adjustments?

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D. Tiller:
I was thinking if my draw length is 27" I should start with arrows 30 or more inches long and start lopping off an inch at a time to spine them correctly for the bow I'm shooting. So shoot the arrow, lop off an inch if it does not shoot to target, then shoot again and repeat the process untill it shoots right. Would this work?

David T.

Pat B:
It will work but you will have to fit the point on each time you lop it off.  A 30" shaft for your draw length is a good place to start. Do you have a spine tester? If so, find a shoot that spines 20# over your draw weight to start with. Spine 4 sides of the shoot and put the stiffest side against the bow. If the     finished arrow doesn't fly right later, flip it over and try again. There is a good chance it will fly well.   8) The natural taper will reduce the spine by 10# and 2" over 28"= reduce by another 10#. If these are too stiff sand the mid section and try again.   I generally don't try to "fine tune" shoot or cane arrows. If they shoot well I use them for 3D and the ones that shoot best are hunting arrows. The squirrelly ones go for flu flus.   Pat

D. Tiller:
Thanks Pat! I'm planning on making up some soon. After I finnish the next three bows I may have some spare time when the rain sets in and I cant work outdoors anymore.

David T

JackCrafty:
I would lop off the nock end each time, in 1/2" increments and use self nocks..  Flip the arrow over to see which side shoots best before you finish the arrow....that's what I do.

With shoot arrows, you'll need to make sure the shafts are not oval in cross section....sand them carefully and make sure they are as round as possible.  An oval cross section is common with shoots and will affect the arrow spine.

Also, it's a challenge to make a matched set of 6 (or more) arrows from shoots.  My only advice here is take your time and use the heck out of your scale and spine tester. ;D

D. Tiller:
I take it you tie your fletching on when testing to see if they shoot well? Just untie the fletch and move it forward?

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