I've read several tuning guides and 20 threads here and I'm more confused than ever about where I should start. I have a Zipper Extreme Recurve that is 45# at 28". I draw 27" and shoot split finger with a glove. I'm only going to use it for hunting so good penetration is an issue. I don't want to mess with carbon and adding weight tubes, etc. and would prefer aluminum over wood. I have some 2016 at 29" with 125 gr heads that the back end consistently kicks right in flight leading me to believe it is too stiff. I can see this on 15 yard shots. Should I just add weights(3R)to the insert on these until I find the right weight that flys properly? I'm thinking the weight reduces the spine and gets me higher FOC for more penetration. Or, should I just start with something else completely?
I shoot old 28 1/2" Herter's F Farbenglass out of my primary bow (35 year old - Father built take-down recurve) pulling 44# at 27" with dacron string and they shoot great out of that bow. They spine at 48 on the spine-o-meter and weigh 568gr with a 125 gr point, but they fly lousy out of the Zipper. I'm thinking the more refined/efficient Zipper bow with FF needs a stiffer arrow even though it is much less draw weight.