Arrows to the right?

[basket-rack'89]

For some reason I have 2 arrows out of my batch of a dozen that hit about 2 feet to the right of where I am looking.  One of the two was shooting great then I pulled the shot and hit the dirt, now it won't fly worth a darn.  I'm not sure about the other, but it could be a similar situation.  Does anybody know the direct cause?  My best guess is the impact messed with the spine?  I'm shooting hexshafts if it's any help.  
Thanks

[Kevin L.]

Are those two arrows still straight? A warped arrow or one with a set in it will fly differently. Sight down the arrow and when you find a bend, put an opposite flex into it and hold for 10 seconds. Sight down it again and see how much it moved. Repeat until it's straight.

Also, mark the nock of that arrow so you can tell it apart from the rest. I number my arrows, helps make it easier to cull out non-performers.

[Charlie Lamb]

Any arrow that suddenly changes flight characteristics should be suspect. Those arrows should be inspected VERY carefully for any kind of crack or break.

At the very least I'd retire them.

[Andy Cooper]

Thanks for the info. I have a single arrow that, all of a sudden, started completely missing the target to the left at 20 yds. I know which one of the set it is, because the point is a bit blunted from striking a pipe fence post on the first wide-left miss. I'll give it a good going over.

[bornagainbowhunter]

Might check the point if the arrow is straight and not cracked.  Reheat the point and twist to make sure it is set straight on the shaft and make sure the point itself is not bent.

[Andy Cooper]

I'll be going over that arrow with a fine toothed comb. It has missed by 2 feet the last three times I shot it. At least it hasn't blown up into my hand!

[Zradix]

Originally posted by Charlie Lamb:
Any arrow that suddenly changes flight characteristics should be suspect. Those arrows should be inspected VERY carefully for any kind of crack or break.

At the very least I'd retire them.

Really look carefully. Magnifying glass isn't a bad idea.

Might even want to bend them a little by hand to look for cracks/splits.

I'd hate to see a pic of 10" of broken arrow and feathers stuck in ya.  

[Night Wing]

I'd throw those two arrows away. Save the inserts from them though.

[Hill Hunter]

I agree, throw them away, what good are arrows that won't hit the target? come to think of it maybe I need to throw a couple dozen away.    
but seriously don't take a chance on getting hurt for 2 bad arrows.

[Buckeye Trad Hunter]

Originally posted by Charlie Lamb:
Any arrow that suddenly changes flight characteristics should be suspect. Those arrows should be inspected VERY carefully for any kind of crack or break.

At the very least I'd retire them.

They could be just warped.  But if they're still straight then I would retire them.  It could be a crack under the surface that you won't be able to see.

[basket-rack'89]

Alright, just hate to retire any woods due to the amount of work put into them, but I guess it's for the best.  However, they are straight and even with bending I was unable to find any sort of cracks in them.  Thanks everybody for your advice

[Zradix]

I've never even held a hex wood.

I wonder if it's possible for some of the glue to crack internally on the lams?

[DDyer]

I had a couple arrows that consistently shot 2' the right. I finally solved the problem by aiming 2' to the left of a big rock.

[Andy Cooper]

Originally posted by DDyer:
I had a couple arrows that consistently shot 2' the right. I finally solved the problem by aiming 2' to the left of a big rock.

   

[JimB]

Maybe it would be worth installing brand new points on them and trying again?