Arrow Spine

[mossyoakpenn]

Hi everyone!  Im new here and Im just getting into recurve shooting and had a question about arrow spine.  I was wondering, I have about a 26" inch draw length.  If I have a 55lb at 28" bow and only draw to 26", the bow only has approximately a high 40's draw weight.  In that case, what spined weight wooden arrows should I at least try first?  Thanks...

[cedar]

If you are pulling 49@26 and using a 27" arrow with 125 gr point from a recurve, I would start with a 50-54 spine arrow.  Your best bet is to get a test kit from an arrow maker.  They will give you a couple different spine arrows to try when you give them the specs of the bow.

[Zradix]

X2 on the spine test kit.
They are REALLY nice to have around.

Personally I'd be tempted to go the other way on spine and think about 45-50#.

[gringol]

If you are shooting 5" or larger fletching and 125 grain points, I doubt you'll be able to tell the difference between 50-55 and 45-50 spine shafts.  I think you'll be happy with either.

That said, a test kit IS a good idea, just don't get too bogged down in the tuning.  Unless you like that sort of thing.

[mossyoakpenn]

Thanks folks....i think itll be a test kit for me.  Does the recommended spine change with a heavier broadhead?

[Zradix]

yes.

The heavier the tip the heavier the spine needed.

[mossyoakpenn]

So I guess its just guess and check....all part of the fun!

[JamesKerr]

I would go with a 28" 45-50 spine shaft with 125 grain points.