Hill Bow Shelf Wear?

[Orion]

If that's the case, one of the limbs is out of alignment, or one string groove is cut a little off center.  That's not a good thing, but doesn't necessarily cause the problem you're having.

I'm tending to think DD is right.  Why not try to pick up a lighter spined arrow yet, say a .700, and see how that works? Or do what TSP suggests.

[Cryogenic]

Who makes a .700?  Been a Goldtip guy for a long time. I like carbon, but could be convinced otherwise.  There is a set of woodies for my 52# Tembo in my quiver right now.

Also, this string alignment by eye is iffy at best.

[damascusdave]

Big difference in dynamic spine between a 32 inch and a 30 inch .600 spine...check with Big Jim to see about longer .600 spine arrows...he will also know about .700 spine

DDave

[Cryogenic]

Will do.  Gold Tip only comes in 30 inch for the .600, but from what I know of Big Jim, he'll have an idea for me.

Thank you once again to all who have taken the time to reply to my questions. I appreciate it!

[Tajue17]

I had that problem and for me at the time I developed a bad habit of shooting with a high elbow and what I did was I tuned my bow to accommodate the high elbow which worked in arrow flight but my shelf material was slowly disintegrating because of the shaft really hammering down on it.

a buddy saw my high elbow and I corrected it, had to lower my nock point and the shelf problem went away..

that was just my problem and may not be the same with yours.

[Cryogenic]

High elbow... I'll give it a look.  I think I'll film myself shooting and see if I'm causing the problem.  I sure hope it's a problem with me and not one requiring different arrows.

[fnshtr]

Originally posted by Tajue17:
I had that problem and for me at the time I developed a bad habit of shooting with a high elbow and what I did was I tuned my bow to accommodate the high elbow which worked in arrow flight but my shelf material was slowly disintegrating because of the shaft really hammering down on it.

a buddy saw my high elbow and I corrected it, had to lower my nock point and the shelf problem went away..

that was just my problem and may not be the same with yours.

Great observation. I too recently noticed a high elbow (by developing a sore spot on my ring finger). I corrected my form and then noticed the excessive rest wear. Now it makes sense. Thanks!

[monterey]

Look up the Arne Moe videos on YouTube.

After following his recommendations my Hill style shooting improved.  Might not solve the problem, but it is seeming more and more to be a form problem.

[Cryogenic]

No time to shoot tonight.  I'll film over the weekend and post the video if I can figure out how to do it.

Then maybe ask to move this to the form section.