noob question

[kolt]

I have a 55# @ 28" longbow. I draw maybe 26 inches. The manufacturer recomends a brace height of 7 1/4. I am shooting some wood arrows that are 50-55#, and some 1916 aluminum arrows. I have been playing with the brace hight and it seems that these arrows fly better with a lower brace hight of 6 1/4. So my question is am I shooting the wrong arrows? Does it hurt the bow to have a lower brace hight than recomended? When I shoot it a 7 - 7 1/4 the arrows "wobble" on the way to the target at closer to 6 they fly much straighter.

[BMOELLER]

Probably the arrows are too stiff at 7-71/4.  At 6" the brace height is lower and will help you shoot a stiffer arrow.

[wingnut]

Jason,

Try a heavier point on the arrows and go back to the 7" brace. 6 1/4 is too low.  Is it smacking you in the wrist?

Mike

[kolt]

Have not had a problem with wrist slap unless I get tired and lazy. I am just a perfectionist and hate to see any wobble down range. Might be release issue as well as some seem to fly great and others wobble alot.

[Jerry Jeffer]

First, try using recommended brace height. Next, you say some wobble and some don't. That sounds like a form issue. Sounds like you are shooting about 49#. Don't know your arrow length or tip weight. There are many variables in play here. Maybe try a 2016, or 2018. Good luck.