[attack]

OK gents, here's a question for you. I picked up some new arrows last week.. GT traditionals .500 spine cut to 31" and using 125 grn field tips. I am consistently hitting left if I am aiming or instinctively shooting with a vertical bow. With both my 45# super Necedah and my 40# bear/sage. If I cant the bows they are fine??? Could this be my release? I noticed I am holding the string pretty deep in my fingers. I tried to make the arrows work for both bows.

 

[13033]

What arrows were you shooting previously?

Where were they hitting?

May I assume you are shooting right handed?

 

[mwestvang]

They could be a little stiff in spine for the not cut to center riser. Try a heavier point weight to lighten the spine.

Mike

 

[attack]

That's the thing, I was shooting way over spined arrows(cabelas 65-80) full length with the same fieldtips. They hit where I was aiming but fishtailed like crazy

 

[Captbill]

I had a similar problem years ago that was actually a poor release. I still can't really explain it but the kicker was when a switched to a heavy bow it went away. Mike Fedora caught it.

 

[gluetrap]

i think too stiff...ron

 

[bigun]

to stiff,, if you cant the bow they will hit high but on line.

 

[attack]

I don't mean a big cant. I am pretty sure it is my bad release. If I draw with just the tips of my fingers and execute the perfect explosive release when everything feels just right.... They fly perfect. I'll keep messing around.

 

[Mefferd11B]

I think they might be too stiff (overspined)

 

[attack]

That doesn't make sense though. They are 31" and my draw is 29" which means I'm pulling closer to 50 on the Necedah. Which should mean I am if anything underspined... ?

 

[Mefferd11B]

That doesn't make sense though. They are 31" and my draw is 29" which means I'm pulling closer to 50 on the Necedah. Which should mean I am if anything underspined... ?

Dang, that's true, you're right. I have no idea then boss. Any limb twisting?

 

[Mefferd11B]

If I draw with just the tips of my fingers and execute the perfect explosive release when everything feels just right.... They fly perfect.

That's what it is. Youre just gonna have to constantly execute that perfect release until it just comes completely natural. Muscle memory is key

 

[stevelong]

I'd load the front to see if it changes anything.

 

[attack]

I'm going to pick up an assortment of tips and see what happens.

 

[John in NZ]

I find that even with over spined arrows if my release and follow through are slick the arrow will fly were I'm looking or aiming.
A combination of slightly over spined arrows and a poor release will always show as way over spined for me.
I find when things are not working right it's usually me,not my gear.
Having said that, I think you should be shooting full length 1535 GT trads from your bow.
With 100 to 160g field points.
I'm currently shooting 1535's cut to 29" with 225g up front from my 40lb Titan and they are heavy but fly very well.
In your position I'd buy a GT Trad test kit from 3 Rivers and bare shaft all of them to see how they work.
Now days I have the GT's solely as a hunting arrow but shoot target with Carbon Express Predator 2040's cut to 29.5 with 100g points.
They fly very nice,,and fast by 40lb standards.

John.

 

[Dave Holquist]

I agree with John.....GT1535's for your bow, especially since your riser is not cut to center.

 

[attack]

Grrr, that's not what I wanted to hear lol

 

[Harpman]

How does a Bareshaft look??....I've had left/right issues that were also related to improper nock height location, when shooting off the shelf, and canting the bow...Hope this helps ya out.......Jim

 

[attack]

I'll find out tomorrow... I need to get a new glove. I don't like using a tab and my glove is worn out which I think is contributing to my bad release.

 

[VA Bowbender]

I'm so glad I saw this thread! I'm having the same problem with one of my bows. I'm going to check the nock position tomorrow. Everything I shoot from the bow hits left. I'll see if moving the nock helps. I'll check back to see what might have worked for you.


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