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Author Topic: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85  (Read 356 times)

Offline Ronal Ollis

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I came up with a 80 pound spine weight on stu millet chart for my suggested arrow spine.  I will be shooting Surewood shafts so do I get 75/80 or 80/85 spine really don't know?  Thanks

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Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2011, 09:44:00 PM »
What sort of bow do you shoot?
Gila hickory selfbow 54#
 Solstice reflex/deflex 45#

Offline CRS

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Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2011, 10:35:00 PM »
Without knowing all the details, I would err on the heavy side.  It's easier to decrease dynamic spine than increase it IMO.
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Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2011, 10:44:00 PM »
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Originally posted by CRS:
Without knowing all the details, I would err on the heavy side.  It's easier to decrease dynamic spine than increase it IMO.
What he said.

 Whats your draw length? Whats your bow?
Gila hickory selfbow 54#
 Solstice reflex/deflex 45#

Offline Ronal Ollis

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Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2011, 12:06:00 AM »
It is a black widow pch.  57 pounds at 28 draw.  Shooting 160 grain snuffer broadheads

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Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2011, 12:09:00 AM »
Ok, I would go heavy as previously stated here--pretty heavy broadhead and a zippy bow.
Gila hickory selfbow 54#
 Solstice reflex/deflex 45#

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Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2011, 01:33:00 AM »
I would go with the 80-85# spine.
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Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2011, 01:41:00 AM »
yup go with the 80-85# spine  it always pays to go a little heavy than light.
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Offline Lechwe

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Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2011, 09:10:00 AM »
I always have to go heavy with my widow and add weight up front to weaken if needed.

Good luck.

Offline CRS

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Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2011, 10:40:00 AM »
Centershot bow also.  80-85# is where you need to start.

I would leave the arrows a little longer too.  Cut them down if needed, for fine tuning.
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Offline Bjorn

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Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2011, 04:28:00 PM »
It is always easier to tame a stiff woodie than the other way around.

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Re: Stu miller calculator suggests 80# spine should I get 75/80 or 80/85
« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2011, 08:28:00 PM »
If you go with a weaker spine, you can always build out the side/strike plate to make the arrow act stiffer. That's what I do and it works for me.
58" JK Traditions Kanati Longbow
Ten Strand D10 String
Kanati Bow Quiver
35/55 Gold Tip Pink Nugents @ 30"
3 X 5" Feathers
19.9% FOC
49# @ 26.75"
165 FPS @ 10.4 GPP (510 gr. hunting arrow)
171 FPS @ 9.7 GPP (475 gr. 3D arrow)
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