Longbow problems
 

Hey yall, Im new to the forums here and new to traditional hunting. I have a couple questions I hope that all of you could help me out with.

Im shooting a 68" long bow 45-50

one problem is most of my arrows when released is that they will go sideways into the target, I guessits from me torquing the bow or not drawing back the right way?

Or could it be the rest or the bow its self mayb?

but any suggestions on this problem would be great.

Thanks

RE: Longbow problems
 

could be you, but most likely its the arrows are not spined correctly or clearance issues from your fletchings


What kinda arrows, what kinda fletchings, what kinda rest. I can't tell ya much, cause pretty green myself, but tell ya what I know.

RE: Longbow problems
 

This might help!

http://skookumarchers.com/Archery%20Library/ArrowMisses1.htm

RE: Longbow problems
 

Also: http://www.theweebsite.com/tempus/archery/index.html

RE: Longbow problems
 

strip all the feathers/vanes off, and then shoot

if they fly nock right, they're too stiff, nock left, too weak

if too stiff, shoot longer shafts or heavier points

if too weak, reduce tip weight or shorten shaft

Bare shaft tuning is essential to good bow shooting

RE: Longbow problems
 

Fat, I read this in Brian Sorrells book, but then read on OL Adlock and Brian Ferg, that thats all wrong. Have you had good luck doing it this way?

OL says to watch in flight or point of impact compared to fletched arrows.

RE: Longbow problems
 

Far be it for me to disagree with Ferguson or OL, but.... ;)Neither are right or wrong, just different tests for different results. Rough tune and fine tune.

Best to find out if your arrows are grossly overspined or underspined. It'll get you in the ballpark and help you zero in on a few different arrow setups.

Shoot thosearrow setups thatshot best in the other testand use this method to figure out which is best.

Remember, to retest if/when you change your brace height, change string materials or switch back and forth from field points to broadheads.

RE: Longbow problems
 

O.L.'s reasoning for ignoring the angle of impact is due to him observing even olympic champions not being able to get a smooth enough release to get them impacting straight out to 20+ yds........

The best way I've found to tune my arrows is to slap some big broadheads on there and see if they group with my field tips. If they do, I'm good to go.

RE: Longbow problems
 

I tried something the other day that was interesting. I shot some arrows with a release just for grins. They were flying too weak now and 5fps faster. I guess thats known, but wanted to see the effect of a super clean straight release compared to my inconsistent finger string plucking.