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Title: question about spine, tips and broadheads?
Post by: Russ Clagett on March 13, 2008, 12:51:00 PM: I want to ask all the old vets here because I know I'm not the first guy to run into this. I shoot a 200 grain field tip on my carbon arrows with perfect arrow flight.

What's gonna happen when I put a made up 200 grain broadhead on there, but now the arrow is an extra two inches longer? This is bound to have an affect on the arrow spine cause its not longer than it was, so do I need a lighter broadhead?

I cant check it right now cause I'm in Iraq, but once my unit rotates home (soon) I'll be able to, for now I just want to know what I can expect based on ya'lls experiences.

thanks!
Title: Re: question about spine, tips and broadheads?
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 13, 2008, 04:40:00 PM: It's been my experience that it's nothing to worry about... hope you get home soon brother!!
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Post by: Terry Green on March 13, 2008, 04:44:00 PM: What Charlie said...
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Post by: Bill Carlsen on March 13, 2008, 04:48:00 PM: Ditto what Charlie said.
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Post by: Cherokee Scout on March 13, 2008, 08:26:00 PM: With all due respect to others opinions-if you want perfect flight, the shaft will have to be about 1/2" shorter for most shooters. We have tested many many shooters and bows, some can shoot the exact same length, but most need it 1/2" to 3/4" shorter for best broadhead flight.
Title: Re: question about spine, tips and broadheads?
Post by: Russ Clagett on March 14, 2008, 07:58:00 AM: Thanks much fellas, it's hard to describe the feeling knowing in just a few days from now we'll be back on a big gray airplane going home. Again.

Anyhow, my arrows fly great with 175 and 200 field tips, but they're short. so I was wondering if there would be anychange to spine when I put a 3 inch long broadhead weighing the same thing on there. Guess it'll depend on my setup and how I shoot it, huh? That's kinda what I thought too.

I'll let you know in about 40 days!

Thanks guys.

John, I'll be calling you as soon as I get home for some more of those excellent arrows.....

Russ
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Post by: vermonster13 on March 14, 2008, 08:00:00 AM: Get in touch when you get back Russ.
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Post by: jacobsladder on March 15, 2008, 09:36:00 PM: could also lower your brace height a tad..that will make your arrow act stiffer...
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Post by: Guru on March 15, 2008, 10:09:00 PM: I gotta agree with Charlie,Terry, and Bill on this one....never had it make a bit of difference....if I match the weight and the BH spins perfect :campfire: