[Gorbin]

in reply to: Arrow left, too stiff #41540

Ok guys- just want to put down some conclusions/revelations from a noob archer who’s past few days of tuning drama has caused more than a bit of brain damage (I’m still twitching!)

First off: bare shaft tuning a LONGBOW is only good to get you in the ballpark, if it’s a BIG FREAK’N BALLPARK!

Two: 5″ Shield cut feathers stiffen things up A LOT!

Three: While I’ve read that many of you really enjoy the tinkering, tuning, fussing, etc; me, not so much.

Four: The process, while aggravating for a noob like me, is WELL WORTH THE TIME! I learned more about my bow and gear in the past few days than I did in the previous months of web crawling/books/you tube vids, etc.

And finally, the most important thing: OLD SCHOOL TRAD ARCHERY KICKS ASS!!

Big love my brothers and sisters of the bow,
Gorbin.

[Gorbin]

in reply to: Arrow left, too stiff #40453

Will do with brace height, thanks! Just lopped off 1/2 inch- I read on another site (tradgang or stickbow, cant keep up with my own surfing!) that 1/2″ was approximately worth about 50g, and since I want the flexibility of shooting heavier than 100g heads I skipped the incremental 1/4″ chop. This is as short as I want to go however. My next question is about feathers: I’m going to use three 5″ shields offset. Will this stiffen or weaken spine and/or is it even enough to think about while tuning?

[Gorbin]

in reply to: carbon vs aluminum #39846

Tom 6107 wrote: Sorry Gorbin, I just can’t help myself. That’s a pretty freaky profile pic! 😆

LOL, that’s my crazy wombat! Found him on one of my many web crawls and he’s just hung out for the ride- I thought he’d make a memorable avatar. Freaky-deaky!

[Gorbin]

in reply to: Arrow left, too stiff #39837

Yes, I do mean the back and not the belly; edge of riser furthest from me. And yes, full arrow length would be, adding an inch for clearance, 28.5″. But I cut my test arrow to 28.75, however, in accordance to Stu Millers program.

The nock is set properly and the arrow is good vertically.

I put a 125, 100 and 75g field points on taking several shots each. I’m doing this all with a single unfletched arrow. With the 125, the nock was consistently left of the point when looking at the target straight on. The 100 was also, but only slightly. And the 75 was slightly to the right. Ahaa- I’m a rocket-surgeon! The arrow at it’s current length is too spine weak.

So yea, I got to this point and at least the fog of internet info overload is starting to clear- man, it’s almost too much. Anyway, now I need to figure out how much to trim off so I can use a 125 head and get that straight-as-an-arrow flight that is so cool to watch flying off my own bow. I’m thinking 1/2 inch.

And thanks to you, Hiram, for freely sharing your knowledge! Trad guys, I’ve learned, are an eclectic bunch with some pretty strong in their ways and opinions. But all so far very helpful and encouraging. What a great community!!

[Gorbin]

in reply to: Arrow left, too stiff #39307

OK- so I grabbed some points and ended up with the nock being slightly to the left of the point as it sticks out of the target with a 100g, and slightly to the right with 75g. So, wanting at least a 125g head (most popular/abundant choice for hunting heads) what should I trim off?

[Gorbin]

in reply to: Arrow left, too stiff #39235

Oops! Got that backwards. I measure from bottom of nock throat to rest edge at back- 27.5″ and adxed a bit for clearance. So I should drop point weight to say 125 or 100? Or maybe lop off a1/4 or half inch if I want heavier head for hunting.

[Gorbin]

in reply to: carbon vs aluminum #37908

When I first shot as a kid in the early eighties I was handed a recurve and a fist full of aluminums by my uncle. I still have those arrows, though after all these years the printing has come off and I have no idea what they are. However, I distinctly remember hunting the elusive Chi-town ally rat with them, bouncing quite a few into the neighbors dock. Pulled them out the other day and ya know what? Still straight as an…..

After 25+ years they’re trad enough for me!
Gorbin.

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