Arrow weight help

[Camobungadude]

Got my bow setup 26@52# now I just need to get my arrows setup. I have been told to cut them down to help stiffen up the spine. Many arrow charts show about a 500-600 grain total arrow weight. Then I have been told not to cut the arrows and leave them at full length. Maybe I am wrong but wouldn't a longer arrow increase instability at my shorter draw and draw weight? What is the best way to setup my arrows correctly? I am a DIYer so any help would be greatly appreciated.

[moebow]

CAmo,

This would be better answered in the Pow Wow section as it is not a form question.

I think you are confusing arrow SPINE (measured in inches of deflection like .500 or .600 inches) and arrow weight (measured in grains).  Shortening a shaft will increase the spine (make the arrow stiffer) and make the weight less.  I think you could start with a .500 spine and then adjust AFTER you shoot for a while.

Arne

[Terry Green]

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