Way over spined
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I'm shooting cheap *** Beman arrows from Academy. I cut the vanes off, cleaned and polished the spine, and refletched with feathers. The arrow selector on their website says I should possibly be using a 500 spine.
The guys at West Houston Archery also recommended a 400 spine, but the brand of arrow they sell lists it as a 250.Comment
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I don't know what info they had that I do not but I can tell you this:
If your bow is in fact 45# at 28" and your DL is 27", then you are pulling about 42# at your DL and that arrow is way too stiff to ever tune well.
That is not all that big of a deal if you are a newbie. If you are just starting with trad, a lot of things will probably change as you learn proper form. Right now you just need an arrow that shoots good enough that you cannot se any obvious wobble.
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Get with some trad guys and do some shooting. You will learn faster and waste a lot less money. The arrows you are shooting are way to stiff for your bow.Comment
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Deb is right try and get with some trad guys or gals and you'll pick a lot up instantly, I'd be looking at .600's or .500's with a lot more tip weight
You are on your way just asking..... Ask away!!Comment
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Ok thanks for all the help! The broadhead that I have are 125gr Muzzy's. So for a limited budget do you recommend staying with the same arrows and buying heavier broadheads or keeping the broadheads I have and getting 500 or 600 spine arrows?
Won't get a chance to shoot tonight but I will see how my broadheads fly compared to the field tips tomorrow.Comment
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.500s would be a much better option and even then you'll likely have to load up the front end to get them flying right. Also, the Samick Sage seems to prefer a brace height somewhere in the 8-8.5" range (mine likes to be right at 8.25"). Good luck, it's not hard but it does take a little time getting familiar with how to tune a trad bow and a lot of persistence to get your form consistent.Originally posted by jreyna920 View PostComment
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