will a bad release (plucking/ not pulling through) cause an arrow that is bare shaft tuned to "kick" a tad left in flight? I shoot a longbow 3/16th from center that has bamboo cores, it pretty darn fast. 54#@28" I get 27.5". gold tip 3355 cut to 29.5 (3 rw 5" shield), 100,125,145,175,200gr points all have the little nock left kick in flight. POI is dead on with all points but the best bareshaft flight comes with the 200gr points.
at first I thought that adding the feathers and wrap made them a bit weak so I dropped point weight but even down to 100 gr field pts I get the same thing so I am thinking that it is me and not the bow/arrow ( maybe the first time i have admitted I did something wrong, don't tell my wife).
also if it is my fault would a recurve be more forgiving of a bad release? or should I say a bow cut to center. we all know what happens in the heat of the moment.
thanks
kirk
By any chance are you left-handed?
If so, it sounds like your arrows are a bit stiff, especially since the 200 gr. field points give the best bare shaft flight.
I am a righty.
kirk
The simple answer is "yes". A poor release can cause that flick of the tail to the left. So can movement of the bow arm on release or a number of other things. My question is, are the arrows impacting the target nock left or are you just seeing a left flick as the arrow flies downrange? If it's something you are seeing in flight I wouldn't worry about it unless it is affecting accuracy. Despite the fact that you can't see it, slow-motion photography shows that an arrow bends and wiggles its way downrange. Do a websearch for the Werner Beiter website and look at their videos. In some of the videos the arrow looks like a shark swimming toward you. You will also be able to see how the string whips from side to side. As for switching to a recurve or any bow cut closer to center, that probably will not correct a problem that is caused by you. Such a center-shot bow is more tolerant of spine weights but still won't compensate for form flaws to any appreciable degree.
John
thanks john.
I guess more practice is needed. I can hit a snuff can with 3 of 4 arrows out to 25 yards, arrows end up straight. It is only in flight that I see the kick.
kirk
Kirk,
Sounds like you are good to go. Your shooting will never be perfect. That's what keeps this sport so interesting.
John
Texans helping Texans, gotta love it. thanks again
kirk
Is there any place else?
Yes, but NJ isn't it.
Texas for me. - Hard Head -