Table of Contents
- 1 Why do my arrows go high?
- 2 Why do my arrows fly sideways?
- 3 Can an arrow bounce?
- 4 What are common bow shooting errors?
- 5 What is arrow deflection?
- 6 What are arrows shot from untuned bows likely to do?
- 7 How far can an arrow Skip?
- 8 Why are my bare shaft arrows shooting weak?
- 9 How do you tell if an arrow is too stiff or too weak?
- 10 Why is my arrow off target all the time?
Why do my arrows go high?
If you hook the bowstring too low, your arrow may go high. Make sure you are paying attention to the nock point. There are several acceptable ways to pull a bowstring, but in the most common, you place your index finger above the arrow and the middle and ring finger below it.
Why do my arrows fly sideways?
First, the bow may have leaning cams that cause sideways string travel during the shot. If you put any sideways pressure on the string with your release aid (it is easy to do by drawing the bow too far so that your string elbow points too far behind you) this will also cause sideways string travel.
What causes arrows to fishtail?
Often only a slightly suspect loose of the arrow can cause considerable fishtailing. A clean shelf with a scuff mark left by a vane hitting it is a clear sign of a “clearance problem.” Clearance problems stem from nocking point height, centershot (arrow rest) misplacement, and arrow spine issues.
Can an arrow bounce?
The only arrows to be deflected by the bosses were a couple of longbow arrows which bounced over the top. On a field course the bosses themselves or an errant tree trunk may interact with the arrow and provide a surface from which the arrow may bounce off, and so deflected arrows are likely to be more common.
What are common bow shooting errors?
Bow-Shooting Errors
- Poor follow-through.
- Inconsistent anchor point.
- Poor release, such as jerking on the string, flinching, or twitching, often caused by “target panic” or “buck fever”
- Tight finger grip on the string.
- Muscle fatigue from holding and drawing, or tension from nervousness.
How do I get my arrow to fly straight?
With an uncut arrow nocked, and a helper nearby, draw your bow while pointing it in a safe direction. Have your helper mark your arrow with a Sharpie 1 inch in front of where it contacts the arrow rest. This is your arrow length. Resist the temptation to mark your arrows as short as you can get them.
What is arrow deflection?
Arrow spine is a measure of stiffness which is gauged by how much the arrow flexes when weight is applied. Arrow spine is rated by “deflection”, which is a measurement of the shaft’s propensity to bend when force is applied.
What are arrows shot from untuned bows likely to do?
If a bow isn’t properly tuned, an arrow may fishtail (move from side to side) or porpoise (move up and down).
How far do arrows travel?
Recurve bow arrows can travel up to 225 feet per second (fps) or 150mph while compound bow arrows can travel up to 300fps (200mph). Longbow arrows travel slower due to the weight of the arrows. Even at 300fps, it takes around a second to reach a 90 metre target.
How far can an arrow Skip?
In this case the departure speed was around 140 – 155 fps at 23 degrees of deflection. The theoretical maximum distance that an arrow of this type flying at 150fps is about 170 metres, the furthest distance a deflected arrow was found to travel was 141 metres beyond the ricochet plate, which was 161 metres in total.
Why are my bare shaft arrows shooting weak?
If the bare shaft arrows are hitting to the right of your normal fletched arrows than your arrows are shooting weak. If you do find that your arrows are either shooting to weak or too stiff, don’t worry, it’s usually a pretty simple fix. If your arrows are shooting stiff, pick up some field points that are heavier than what you were shooting.
Why won’t my Arrow correct itself?
If the arrow’s spine is too weak or too stiff, the arrow will not correct itself as soon as it should while in flight. If that arrow is weak and continues to flex (has a low spine rating), it’s going to veer off target. Likewise, if the arrow is unforgivingly stiff, it also won’t follow the path the archer intends.
How do you tell if an arrow is too stiff or too weak?
The best way to tell if an arrow is too stiff or too weak is to videotape the flight of the arrow. Watching the flight of your arrow, you’ll be able to see if the arrow is veering to the right (too weak) to the left (too stiff). Based on the results, you can take steps to correct the flight of your arrow. This process is called “arrow tuning”.
Why is my arrow off target all the time?
Weak Arrow Spine One of the most common reasons for shots being consistently off target is that you’re shooting arrows with a weak spine. Arrows that are too weak for your bow will cause them to bend too much in flight, making them hit off target.