OK...so I am still pretty new to this - got my first bow last year. I am also a mutant - 6'6", 255 (or so). I have a Hoyt 38 Pro (with Cam and 1/2's) for my 34" draw. I am shooting Easton Axis ST nano's right now with Rage 2 blades. 300's. They were provided (sold to me) by the pro shop that set up my bow...so they are all that I know. Setup shoots decent, I kee[ 4" groups out to 35 yards or so. Now to the question - I just got a Bitzenburger jig and want to fletch my own arrows...should I stick with what I have? buy a 1/2 doz of something else? buy one of some? Whats the best way to determine if vanes or feathers are best? I'm confused...and tired of wasting money on stuff I might not need/use. Help? Sean
First off, Im jealous of your draw length! Second, I like you having Molon Labe in your sig, nice touch I would stick with vanes, the blazers are just fine. What length is your arrow shaft? and how many pounds is your bow? It seems to me like your arrows should be spined correctly. Also, accuracy may not be the set-up, it could be you as well. I'm not saying you have bad form or anything, but there are certain things ANYONE can do to improve accuracy. I worked alot on my form this winter and am happy to say my four shot groups at 50 are touching eachother more often than not. I could have said that once in a blue moon last year. Archery is a confusing sport to get into but very rewarding once you get everything figured out. Congrats on taking your first step towards becoming a self sufficent archer as well. Edit: Sorry this rain is making my brain soggy! If I would have looked below your Molon Labe I would have seen the information I was looking for! You should be right in there for spine Has your archery shop paper tuned your bow? If not, that will be your next step. The Axis is a great arrow with good weight. With your draw length I personally would be shooting a very heavy arrow, making tons of KE.
They SAID they did, but I wasn't there and they didn't have anyone who has the ability to pull my bow in any case... I have been toying with building a rack and doing it myself to ensure its still set up correctly, it has a season of hunting under it and was banged around a bit. I am working on my consistency, I am an avid pistol shooter and have pretty good self discipline and am fairly OCD big on patterns and repitition... I have been trying to get out 2-3 times a week in the yard to shoot, paying attention to being consistent with my draw, release etc.
I would say you've got your head in the right mindset for sure! As for the shop paper tuning your bow, I call BS. There is no way, within reason, that they had someone with a 34'' draw. Even someone with a 31'' draw (which is long) could easily torque your bow. The bow has to be shot by YOU. Build yourself the rack like you wanted to and test it yourself. It's not very hard. Keep asking asking any and all questions and you'll be never needing to go to a shop again!
