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Offline DuBois

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Change to spine with shorter arrows
« on: January 31, 2019, 12:08:27 am »
I am working on a 22" draw not center shot bow and want to make arrows with it. Not sure how to spine these or even how important spine is on arrows this short. Would I want heavier points than normal for poundage of bow?

Offline Pappy

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Re: Change to spine with shorter arrows
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2019, 05:56:01 am »
It is very important if you want them to fly well, you will need a really light spined arrow it you plan on cutting them that short and yes a heavier point will help some also. Best option is leave the shafts longer. Start with a long shaft and if it is to weak cut it little by little until it flies straight.
I never worry about how much arrow shaft is out front as long as they fly well. I would start with shafts that are a little less that the draw weight of the bow and cut accordingly.
 
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Change to spine with shorter arrows
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2019, 06:12:23 am »
I agree with Pappy.
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Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Change to spine with shorter arrows
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2019, 08:28:13 am »
Me to,  and if you cut it a little to short and make the arrow too stiff you can change the tip to a bit heavier one.  That will make the arrow flex a little more. 

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Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Change to spine with shorter arrows
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2019, 08:30:40 am »
Of course you could cut them to the right length,  say 22 1/2, then sand the center of the shaft on each arrow until it shoots straight. Options!

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Offline DuBois

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Re: Change to spine with shorter arrows
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2019, 02:43:35 pm »
Alright,
thanks fellas