arrow problem


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Re: arrow problem

First make sure your shooting the proper spined arrow for your draw length, and draw weight, then re-tune your rest.

This is one of the reasons you should always shoot matching arrows. Even though 2 arrows my be properly spined for your set-up, if they are not the same arrows, chances are they will fly differently.

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Re: arrow problem

ok thanks. last season was my first season to bowhunt so i still dont know a whole lot about it. what exactly do you meen by re-tune my rest? i have a whisker biscuit. and my draw length is 27 1/2 and my weight is 65. so are these the right arrows? they seam thicker than the cx 100's

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Re: arrow problem

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so are these right?

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draw length: 27 1/2

Total Arrow length: Approx 28-29"

Draw Weight: 65lbs

If your draw length is 27 1/2" then your arrows must be between 28" and 29"...right?

(measuring from the inside of the groove in the nock to the end of the insert at the oposite end)

The TX100's are way under spined for your specs, and are only rated for 30 to 40 lb draw weight. You shouldn't be shooting these at 65 lbs, at all. They could blow up in your face they are so underspined.

The TR4560's are also underspined and are only rated for 45 to 60 lbs. Better, but still not right.

The TR4560's are a stiffer spined arrow, but still underspined for your set-up, according to the chart. That's also the reason they shoot differently.

Chart Here: http://www.carbonexpressarrows.com/pdf/hunting_cx_2007_arrow_guide.pdf

According to the Carbon Express Chart, you should be shooting

ED350, TR6075, HE350, CX300, or Max350

TX100 - 30-40# Bow

TR4560 - 45-60# Bow

ED350 - 65-80# Bow

TR6075 - 60-75# Bow

HE350 - 65-80# Bow

CX300 - 65-75# Bow

Max350 - 65-80# Bow

My advise if your shooting 65lbs now, and maybe plan on upping the lbs a bit in the future, is to get rid of those arrows you have now, before one blows up in your face,

Also, take your bow into a bow shop and get them to give you some tuning pointers, and recheck arrow selection. wink.gif

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Re: arrow problem

Would just add one thing to buckee's post.

It's becoming more and more common for arrows to be less than your draw length. For instance, I have a 30 inch draw but my arrows are cut 28 3/4.

Probably from a combination of the newer broadheads and today's rests having more adjustments for "overdraw", these types of set-ups are very accurate and achieve excellent broadhead flight.

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Just curious but do you need to re-tune your bow every time you get a different type of arrow?

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Yes, I've always had too, unless they are the exact same arrows I was already shooting.

Providing your bow was set up properly in the first place, (eg. arrow nock point set right, centre shot set right) You shouldn't have to adjust your rest from side to side if your centre shot is on.

I would paper tune your bow as soon as possible, and go from there.

PAPER TUNING...etc

http://www.bowhuntingmag.com/tactics/tune_0112/

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remember your bow shoots best at its max draw and poundage...

-anthony

.: lay the smack down :.

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Although this may be true for trajectory purposes, it's a big mistake to shoot more poundage than you're comfortable with. A huge mistake, that might cost you a big buck someday. wink.gif

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Re: arrow problem

If you are really comfortable with what you are shooting now, but feel maybe you could pull a couple more pounds comfortably (and I mean comfortably), then I would go to your Archery Shop and find out exactly what you are pulling now, and maybe move it up a few lbs if need be in the future.

The important thing now is that you're not underspined for your present set-up, and, that you're all practiced up and ready to go come hunting season, without any last minute changes. So, if you can't afford heavier spined arrows now, then just make sure the bow is at 60lbs and avoid shooting those first arrows you had, that are only rated to 40lbs max.

60lbs, sharp braodheads, a well tuned bow, and a well practiced shooter will kill deer just as good and just as quick as 70lbs. wink.gif

Eventually though, (if not now), you will want to get as much out of your bow, performance-wise, as you can.

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Re: arrow problem

man i still cant believe that those cx100's are that underspined the guy at the pro shop included 6 carbons with the package i bought and the ones he gave me are the most expensive that they had. i dont know why he would not just give me the right arrows. it would have been cheaper on him anyways.

and ive been shooting them for a while and havent had any problems with them. exept that a couple shot through the target and hit a tree and broke.

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