arrow help

[1hornhunter]

I have a bbh longbow pulling 56 lbs at my draw length.  My arrows are 27" from the valley of the nock to the back of the point.  I recently tried wooden arrows and love them but they dont fly right.  They fishtail side to side.  They are Surewood shafts 55/60 spine with 3 5" feathers and 125 gr. field points.  My question is should I get some 50/55 spine or change points.  If I were to change points how much weight would difference?  Any help would be great.  Thanks

[maineac]

Have you shot them bare shaft?  My first thought would be more weight on the tip.  that is a short arrow and your bow weight is at the bottom of the spine range.  That would make me think stiff. A heavier point will weaken the shaft.  I would recommend taking the fletching off of one and shooting it with the group.  If it flies to the right of the group the shaft is weak and needs a lighter point.  If it flies to the left it is stiff and needs a heavier point.  Others will give you more detailed info, but that would be a start.

[Shawn Leonard]

A lot of variables there, how long is the shaft, is the bow effiecient some bbh's are and others are dogs is my guess. I would play with length and point weight before ordering new shafts.

[JRY309]

Depends on how close to center the bow is cut,on my BBO bow I went around 10# under in spine.Your arrows sound alittle stiff.Get the lighter spine and leave your arrows alittle longer and see how they fly.

[lpcjon2]

1hornhunter, are they 11/32 shafts? I have some 160 gr field points I can give you and see if that helps.

[Orion]

Lighter spine might be the way to go, but before trying that, raise your brace height a little.

[1hornhunter]

I just tried some 160 gr points and Broadheads. lpcjon2 thanks for the offer.  with the 160's they fly like darts.  Thanks.

[lpcjon2]

Good to hear