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    Short bow - Long arrows?

    Here are some pictures of the bow, I realize the tiller is off (Had not taken pictures before, so was 'eye balling' it), it is very hard to get the tiller right with a shorter lower limb for myself (1 1/2" shorter). [IMG]...
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    Short bow - Long arrows?

    Thanks for the replies guys. The arrows are very random, some will fly straight others wont, but then on a second shooting the arrows that flew straight are chaotic. How do you know if your release is right? I use the 3 finger release and attempt to simply let go in no specific manner. The nocks...
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    Short bow - Long arrows?

    Hey there again guys, so I cut the 30" arrows down to 26" but they're still flying in a very chaotic manner which is reducing the power (compared to the odd arrows that shoot straight). Can rubber fletchings really cause this much effect when shooting of the knuckle? Or am I simply shooting the...
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    Short bow - Long arrows?

    The arrows I'm using have the rubbery / plastic fletchings. Though I did try cutting one down to 26 inches then re-affixing the steel pint on, its performance has increased dramatically. Though I am struggling to avoid kicking the bow out when I release, not so used to a 40 pound bow! people...
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    Short bow - Long arrows?

    Brilliant, cheers for all the quick advice everyone it was very helpful! Matt.
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    Short bow - Long arrows?

    Seems I'll have to stop being selective then. Though, I tend to break the arrows I get just from target practice, missing etc. How can you make a target area that wont shatter your arrows? currently using cardboard which is great! but nothing behind it or to the sides except for mud and rocks...
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    Short bow - Long arrows?

    Just checked out the sites you mentioned, are all arrows so expensive? (£5 per arrow range). I'd like to make my own arrows, but after getting the kit for making bows It'll be a while until I can get the kit for making arrows too sadly.
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    Short bow - Long arrows?

    You are far from boring me! I've been stifling through Google all morning simply looking for 27 - 28 inch arrows without much consideration for anything else other than length and price. Thank you for the information, is there any wood the arrows should be made from in particular by any chance...
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    Short bow - Long arrows?

    I assume you mean ensuring the string is centered? so that is runs down the center of the whole bow from nock to nock? And I've made the handle thin and thick in order to make it more center shot. I think it is probably the arrows spine considering the price and feel of them, made of pine I...
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    Short bow - Long arrows?

    Oh right, fair enough that's understandable. I take it higher spine arrows also come more expensive? And I've no idea the spine of these arrows, they where simple target arrows from the net for £10 (Quant 5). Any idea where I could get relatively cheap wooden arrows with a 35 - 40 spine? :S
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    Short bow - Long arrows?

    Oh! clever, I'll try that. Thanks for the advice! Matt.
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    Short bow - Long arrows?

    Thanks for the quick replies! Very helpful. Though, the arrows I brought have a steel head on them and I've no idea how to remove them without having wood 'stuck' inside of them. Without being able to do this I can't reduce the arrows :(. Also, I'm new to this hobby. How does arrow spine effect...
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    Short bow - Long arrows?

    Hey everyone, I was unsure on where to post this question after having a scan 'round the website so I thought this section would be best. I've recently made a 54 inch (nock to nock) ash flat bow with 47 inch bend. The draw length of the bow is at 25 - 27 inches. I only have 30 inch arrows...
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    Hey there, would email you but your inbox is full :P What were those green winter jackets you...

    Hey there, would email you but your inbox is full :P What were those green winter jackets you guys where wearing? Forgotton the name :O Cheers, Matt o/
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    North wood 22-24 february 2013

    Fantastic meet, enjoyed it and can't wait for the next one :) Cheers, Matt.
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    North wood 22-24 february 2013

    Anyone know what I need ro do to get passed the gate? :-P thought it would be opem heh Cheers Matt
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    North wood 22-24 february 2013

    Ah, alright. I'll have to give a hand with that then :) Cheers. Matt.
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    North wood 22-24 february 2013

    Silly question here, but will there be wood prep for the fire on Saturday at all? Cheers, Matt.
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    North wood 22-24 february 2013

    I'm good for gear, thanks though! look forward to the meet was just making sure it was still on :) Cheers, Matt.
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    North wood 22-24 february 2013

    Hey guys, just pondering, is the meet still going on regardless of the eastern forecaste? Just making sure! Cheers, Matt.