Legacy arrow tuning

[wisconsinteacher]

When setting up my longbow with Legacey 1916 arrows, I am getting signs of a weak arrow when shooting bare shafts.  How much should I cut each time before I reshoot to check?  Would you tune for 100 gr or 125 gr heads? Can I use fletch tape with feathers and alum arrows?  Also, I plan on using natural barred turkey feathers for fletching, should I go with just feathers or add a white wrap?  I know the last question is a personal like or dislike but am wondering what everyone likes.  I will be shooting these out of a 50# Bear Montana.

[lpcjon2]

I dont shoot alum, but I beleive yes on fletch tape(clean the shaft with acetone) and color choice is yours,even a red nock will change it up a bit. And when I did wheels I wouls cut 1/2 inch at a time off and recheck,last thing you want to do is over cut. and I would use no less than a 125grn head(maybe go with a 135 zwickey)JMHO

[JRY309]

When I start full length,it depends on how weak the shaft is showing.I'll cut maybe 1/2" at first but will go down to a 1/4" when I'm getting close.Sure you can use fletching tape just wipe your shafts clean with alocohol.For me I never really cared for fletching tape,just prefer to glue.I've used wraps on aluminum and also just fletched them without wraps.With the natural turkey feathers it would look good with some white reflective wraps and natural turkey feathers.But that would be a personal preference.I like a 125 gr. point myself for a 1916,it would probably put you in the 475 gr. range for your arrows.

[BobCo 1965]

I would also say 1/4". Once you get into the tunable range, things will happen quick.

Also good to experiment with tip weight.

Personally, I have seen an aluminum arrow go from weak to stiff within a 3/8" range with the same tip.

[WJackson11x]

I've got some 2018 Legacy arrows.(4 I think) that are too stiff for my 40# bear. I would be willing to trade if you need a stiffer arrow. They are full length with inserts and feathers. Send me a PM if interested.

[mike g]

what poundage bow ya use and whats your draw length....
    I set up all of arrows with 125 grain arrows.
When i hunt i  swtich from field tip to broadhead and go....

[JamesKerr]

I would think a 1916 would be a little light out of a 50# bow but to answer your question I think you should cut off about 1/4" at a time. When you start getting close only cut off 1/8" though to really fine tune them.

[wisconsinteacher]

The 1916s have it printed on them that they are made for a 45/50 recurve or longbow.  Would they be too light to hunt deer with out of a 50# at 28" draw?

[fishone]

I shoot aluminum arrows. Most of my bows are aroun
45# @ 28" and I draw 27". My first questions would be what is your actual draw length and what is the weight of the broad head you want to hunt deer with? The spine of the arrow will be affected by the length of the arrow and the weight of the point. Depending on the bow, I normally shoot 28" to 28.5" bop length arrows, with a 175 gr pt., with either 1916's or 2016's. If you are drawing an actual 28", I would think, 1916's would be to light of spine even with a 125 gr pt.

[wisconsinteacher]

I am guessing my draw length is closer to 27".  I just put a cloths pin on the shaft and pulled the bow back to my anchor point.  From the valley of the nock to where the cloths pin stopped is 27.25".  So I am guessing that I am closer to 45# at 27.25".  I have 2" left of shaft to cut off before I am 1" from the riser, so I could tune for a heavier tip weight.  Right now, with 100 grain points shot from 7 yards (max distance in the house) they are showing slight weak spine when shot into a bag target with no fletching on the shaft.

[JamesKerr]

If you put a heavier tip up front it will weaken the spine even further. I would think that a 2016 would be your best option for you with a 125 to 150 grain point on the end of it cut to around 29.5".

[joe skipp]

At your draw, probably pulling 47-48#. I would suggest a 2013 cut 28.5" with 125 grain head. Always cut 1/4" or 1/8" at a time. A longbow cut closer to center will be more forgiving and offer a wider range of spine.

[Covey]

Everybody has perty well covered the cutting procedure. As for fletching tape, I have never had the first minutes trouble with tape especially with a wrap. You stick'em on..they stay!!

Jason

[Covey]

Oop's

[wisconsinteacher]

Not trying to argue, just learn.  I have looked at 5 arrow guides and each one says 1916 shafts.  Why am I getting all the 2016 recommendatoins?  Again, just trying to learn here.

[Rossco7002]

I shoot 1916's out of my Hill longbow of similar draw weight to yours using a 175gr head and a 28.5 inch arrow. A lot will come down to how far from center your bow is cut.

[wisconsinteacher]

It is a Bear Montana

[JamesKerr]

I know a 55# Bear Montana likes a 2018 legacy shaft cut to 28.5" with a 175 grain head. That was the bow I shot before I got my Tomahawk.