hoosierhunter Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 As for numbering arrows I don't really do that because I remove arrows that do not fly correcty from the quiver unless it's a varmit arrow. I carry one of those to avoid using a new arrow on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrown Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 That's why you do number your arrows, so you can correct the ones that don't fly correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
535hunter Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I numbered them yesterday. Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Looks that way. Guess I'm done... Me too, dang what am I going to do with the 200 acres I bought. I just got it to supply meat and heat. guess I can still cut firewood as long as I don't have fun. : ) Just kidding, I don't think saying hunting was for fun a meat ment any disrespect for the animals. I can say the day I don't enjoy hunting any more is the day I quit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 For what it's worth I don't bother numbering my arrows but I spin test all of them and only use the ones that spin true for hunting. I'll just mark a vane on both sides with an X on the arrows that spin true. I've found if they spin true they fly true. The ones that don't spin true are marked another way so they are only good IMO to stump shoot, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 For what it's worth I don't bother numbering my arrows but I spin test all of them and only use the ones that spin true for hunting. I'll just mark a vane on both sides with an X on the arrows that spin true. I've found if they spin true they fly true. The ones that don't spin true are marked another way so they are only good IMO to stump shoot, etc. +1 I got two kinds of arrows in the quiver, those I shoot at deer, and those I shoot at hogs/target practice. Don't bother naming them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
535hunter Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Is there a specific piece of equipment to spin test? I have noticed that since I quick fletched my arrows that a good number of em fly much better with the select few that just leave the bow odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Put the tip of the bh on a hard surface, nock straight up, use your thumb and index finger and give it a spin like toy would a top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 what redkneck said otherwise you can buy the "tool". if there's a demand then you bet they make it and sell it for some kind of money. lol Pine Ridge Arrow Inspector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
535hunter Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Ill give the top spin a try. Ive spent a ton on my archery set so far so if i can save a penny here and there im all about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 1st time I've seen the Pine Ridge Arrow Inspector db posted. Mine is similar to this one but both will do the job & are more reliable for spin testing arrows than the spin it like a top method. Apple Arrow Spin Tester :: Apple :: Spin Tester :: Archery Tools :: Archery Equipment :: eders - Archery Equipment Bowhunting Equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
535hunter Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 i just looked at the link you provided. The apple looks so simple its hard to believe its around 35 bucks for it. not to bad for and overall price. i do have a question about the pine ridge one tho. from looking at the zoom of the roller part. is there wheels inside the frame or is there something else? it looks like there is real thin rollers but im unsure so i would rather ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrown Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 If you REALLY wanted to get technical, you'd find out which side of the arrow is spined and fletch the arrow accordingly. I just fletch them, shoot, and if one arrow shoots different, I compare it to one that flys true, and 90% of the time you can fix it! I just practiced my 50 yrd pin yesterday, no problem in taking a shot that far at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
535hunter Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 how did you fletch them? traditionally or quick fletch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Looks that way. Guess I'm done... Guess I'm out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 This is why I choose Gold Tips..still have to do the spin test and tune them, & shoot them to find out if there are any 'flyers" in the bunch..and those are practice arrows, and I know where they will hit before I shoot..but no, I do not number my arrows.. here is one of many informative articles out; Arrow Spine Consistency, Tuning for Tighter Groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 535 Just remember not to overthink this thing. In the same way I can study ballistics, barells, bullets, for months at a time, spend a fortune on a tack driving rifle and kill a deer at 100 yards, I could have also bought a 30 year old 30-06 and picked up a box of ammo at wally world and easily done the same thing. I see you're new at bowhunting, and by all means if you have and interest/passion for these things pursue it, there's good info above, but remember most of us bowhuters do not own a spin tester. Shoot quality arrows, heads, flex them, shoot them, pick out the better ones and you'll do fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
535hunter Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Im trying not to over think it. Like you said theres alot of information and im trying to be a sponge and get as much as i can. Advice, tips and ideas is how i learn and also with out a doubt trial and error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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