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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: B.O.D. on February 08, 2008, 12:26:00 PM
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I have a HH badger on the way next week.
It is 60#'s @ 26.6", I draw about 26".
I like to shoot 160 gr. heads.
It has a regular Hill riser with a slightly dished grip.
Any hints on spine for this bow? both softwoods and hardwoods? I also like to shoot tapered arrows.
Thanks.
BD :)
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About 65-70 pounds. The extra spine is to accommodate the extra head weight. You might be able to get by with less. Lean toward the heavier side if you will be shooting a fast flite string. I've found my Hill longbows to accept a wider range of spine than one would expect. I shoot 65-75# spine out of my 55# and 60# Hills. That's with a 28-inch draw and 130-160 grain heads. Also have some 55-60# 5/16 shafts that shoot very nicely out of the 55# bow, but one would expect that.
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Cary, how far to center is the bow cut? I would try 55# - 60# arrows. I have some if you need any.
Nick
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LOL, I post the same time as Orin and look at the difference we provided.
-further from center (the shelf), the lighter spine arrow (more paradox is required).
-shelf cut to center will take same spined arrows as draw# (less paradox for the arrow.
- add about 5# for your fast flight string.
This is why I would start with the 55 - 60.
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I will be shooting D97 padded loop strings from Chad.
BD