Question for those who know their "stuff.

[shaneroe]

OK, sorry if this is long winded.  I am trying to get my new bow shooting good.  I draw 29 inches and the bow is 63 pounds.  I am shooting Herritage 250s. Today I really struggled.  I am shooting at 12 yards.  First I had weight tubes in putting my arrow at 500 grains with out a point.  I then shot points from 125-250 grains.  I did this with and without the tubes in.  The 175, 200 and 250 grain points flew the best.  Here are my questions:

1.  My arrows have a slight wag to the left, just one wag, and slightly up.  Then it sticks in the target perfectly straight.  It doesn't seem to matter what point I have in, it does this.  What are your opinions on the wag?  Does an arrow that's flying correct have any wag?

2.  If I trim my arrows an inch shorter, how much will that effect my spine.

3.  My brace height was recommended 7 1/2 - 8 inches.  I got it at 8 1/4.  Does a higher brace height effect arrow wag?

Any other pointers on how to tune my arrows would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[jonsimoneau]

No, your arrows should not have any wag in them.  More than likely, they are weak.  YES...a higher brace height will make your arrows wag more. The higher the brace height, the more stiff your arrows will act. Put your brace height at what the manufacturer suggests to start with.  Then see what they do.  More than likely, they will stiffen up. If the arrows are still weak, you can lower the point wieght or cut them down.  Cut carbons at 1/4 inch at a time.  1/4 inch makes a big difference.  Cutting them down will make them act stiffer. When you are trying to tune...only mess with one thing at a time. Don't be adding weight tubes, and changing points at the same time.  I would get rid of the weight tubes.  Get the arrows to fly right first...then if the weight is not where you want it...go from there. Go to this website and follow the tuning instructions to the T and you will be in good shape.   www.bowmaker.net.    It takes some messing with, but that is part of the fun!  Once you get your arrows flying perfectly, right down everything about your setup, so that when you run out of arrows, you can just order new ones...set everything up and be good to go!  Good luck!

[Guru]

Good advice from Jon