Aluminum arrow tuning

[jvs9932]

Hey folks,

I've been shooting a Cascade Archery recurve for a few years. Like many people I was overbowed and recently had Steve make me some new lighter limbs. The new limbs are 53# @ 29" and I'm now in the process of re-tuning my arrows.

I feel like I should be able to figure this one out on my own, but I haven't. Hopefully it's basic enough for you to shine a light for me.

3 Rivers recommended the Easton Legacy 2018 (which was what I was using for my heavier limbs). Their website has a file on finding the right arrow length and recommends adding 1" of clearance out in front of your riser in addition to your draw length to find the best total arrow length. I have a 29" draw and the uncut shafts are 30". It would seem that I have no ability to adjust the shaft length given these dimensions.

What am I missing?

Thanks!

[Ari_Bonn]

They should fly just fine. You can weaken the spine with more point weight otherwise try a 2117.

[jvs9932]

Thanks Ari_Bonn.

[jvs9932]

I ended up cutting about 1/4" off the shafts and they're flying much better.

One more question. The first dozen arrows or so at the shorter length were hitting on target and straight into the foam. The last dozen or so started hitting nock left. (I'm a left handed shooter.)  I'm assuming it's my shot execution but could there be some other reason for the inconsistency?

Thanks!

[McDave]

Obviously check your points and arrow to make sure everything is consistent with the first batch.  With carbon arrows, I would weigh and spin test them, but aluminum arrows are usually consistent from batch to batch.

Nock left for a LH shooter means stiff shaft.  Perhaps you weren't coming to full draw or were creeping when you shot the second batch?

[jvs9932]

Thanks McDave. Yes the points are consistent with the first batch. The shots felt fine but I'm guessing my execution must be the culprit. The first bunch was spot on. I'll do more testing this week.

Thanks.