The noob did it again or the difference an inch may make

[Bullie]

So, I bought a dozen 33/55 GTs from a member here.  I thought the arrows I have been shooting were the same length, 29".  Turns out the arrows I have on hand are 28".  So, the new ones are 1 inch longer.  I am hoping for a serendipitous outcome from my error.  Adding an inch would make the spine slightly weaker correct? I have only tried the one arrow (28") with my new bow so...this might turn out fine.


Also, I bought a bowfishing kit from Sportsman's Warehouse last night.  They have a pretty good selection of equipment.  I was pleasantly surprised.  But, no stabilizer adapters.  I didn't figure they would have those anyway.  I guess I will order one from 3Rivers unless someone has better advice.

[Cherokee Scout]

Without even asking for the details of the bow I would make a bet that the longer arrows will shoot better. Several years experience of selling thousand of shafts and bare shaft tuning hundreds and hundreds of arrows, I found that a very high % of shooters are using shafts on the stiff side. A weak shaft is always better than a stiff one in my opinion. Let us know how they work out.

[BWD]

You never make a mistake by buying arrows/shafts that are too long. That allows you to sneak up on the correct length.

[Bullie]

Oh.  Ok. So you guys are saying that I actually MEANT to buy arrows that 1" longer than any I have tried to date.  I did this as an experiment and in effort to make my accuracy improve.  What a great idea I had!


 :D

[old_goat2]

Yep, you can't cut them any longer!

[ChuckC]

try to make your own stabilizer adapter.  Do you already have a screw adaptor in place ?  Find an old fishing rod.  Take the handle apart and insert the proper sized bolt into the shaft of the handle.  Add a locking nut to the threads when hardened and screw it into your handle.  It already has the gear needed to hold the reel.
ChuckC

[Bullie]

Chuck,
I may not have called it by the correct name.  No, my Martin does not have a screw adapter.  I will have to drill a hole and glue an adapter in somehow.

[huntmaster80]

Originally posted by old_goat2:
Yep, you can't cut them any longer!

     I have been down that road before

[ChuckC]

Check.  There are strap on assemblies available, so you don't have to drill.

ChuckC

[Bullie]

Ok.  That leads me to another question.  I have an old bow I am gonna use to fish.  A Martin X-200.  It wouldn't bother me if there was a stabilizer insert in it and I have seen the stap on assemblies.  Which would be my best bet?

[ChuckC]

My point of view. . .  if the handle is sturdy enough, drill it and glue an insert in.  By sturdy, I mean is there enough wood to support it well when drilled, even if you are gonna epoxy in the insert.   I don't care what some of my bows lok like either.  The strap on works OK, but has limits, and adds weight.   Drill straight.
ChuckC

[iohkus]

If there are multiple laminates in your riser, DON'T drill into a section where the laminates terminate near the back of the riser.