I've been experimenting with various arrows for a new bow. It is a 62" Martin Hunter Elite, 52# @ 28". 2020s, 2018, 2117,2315. The arrows that I get the best flight and group out of are 29" 2213 w/ 3 fletch 4" fethers and 145 gr. tips. 490 gr. arrow weight. The chart says they are light of spine, and a bare shaft confirms that. Dropping to a 125 grain head will increase spine to where I think I'll be okay. But drop arrow weight to about 8.6 grains per lb. of bow weight.
My questions are:
1.) Will the 475 gr. arrow make a decent hunting arrow? Or is it to light for good penetration. My first attempt will be turkey. But I'm more concerned with deer.
2.) What do I do if I can't get the heavier arrows to fly? Just keep adding weight to the front of the arrows that are too stiff until they lighten up?
3.) It is my experience that the reccommended arrows from the Easton chart are always way stiff for me. I draw at least 29" so I know I'm not under drawing the bow. Does the chart run stiff for recurves?