Bare shaft arrow tuning- after the fact

[Marcf]

Sorry for this. I attempted to do a search but could not find anything on point. I am new to traditional archery. I recently bought an Abbott long bow. (51# @ 27) I've never tuned the bow, but rather went out an ordered arrows (28.5 inches). The wood ones shot all over the place and the ones with broadheads did the same thing, only higher. I decided to try CX 150's in the same length. Wow, they shoot a lot better with 5" feathers and 125 grain points. I've not tried any BH yet, but get a nice group (for me) of 6-10" at 15 yards. As I get into the whole trad experience I'm finding I want to become more proficient. I've ordered CX 150 and 250 tuning shafts. Have I put the cart before the horse? If you suggest I tune, should I cut the tuning shafts to 28.5 to match my existing arrows. I'm estimating the weight of the arrow to be 430 grains with the RPS inserts.

Thanks,

Marc

ps: The reason I ordered the CX 250's is because I've ordered a BW PSAV 53#@27 and want to try heavier hunting arrows (i.e. 550 plus with a heavy BH)

pps This can be an addicting expensive sport. I'm also on the wait list for an A&H longbow.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

first off welcome to the gang....I'm notin to carbons, but other will chime in

[Patience]

with practice your groups will get smaller. Look for consistent shots at this point. Form hick-ups will cause flyers and will have nothing to do with matched shafts. For example, if your groups are tight but high/low , left/right you might want to try tuning the shafts to group center. if you group center but have the odd flyers, you might want to pay a little more attention to your form.

[Allan Hundeby]

Are your existing carbon arrows 28.5"?  If not, why do you want to cut the carbons if they're shooting well?  First, shoot at a LARGE target with your eyes closed making note of each element of your shot process, and how it feels (proprioception).  Next, try bowmaker.net and use O.L.'s bareshaft planing, and broadhead planing guide.

[hill boy]

keep shooting the arrows that shoot well for a few weeks concentrating on your form.When consistacy arrives then you can work on bare shafting.Dont try to do to much at once.You have to be confident in your shooting and form before you can tune.Good luck.

[Marcf]

Thanks for the tips. I'm going to work on my form and hopefully the accuracy will follow. Once I develop more consistency I'll fiddle with the tuning.

Thanks again.

[DesertDude]

I know Steve and his bows real well.  they are real shooters. If I can be of any help just let me know. We are to the south of you....Mark