apache12 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 So I'm a novice bow hunter. This month I put an upgraded sight on my bow and I'm dialing it in best I can The arrows are grouping fine but the seem to be slightly angled right in the target. I keep checking to make sure I and the target are square. I'm afraid when I go to broad heads they will really fly crazy Should I adjust my rest by moving it toward the right? Is it worth going to a quality shop and having them dial me in? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Take it in have a shop tune it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Your rest may be off or you may be getting some fletching contact somewhere. Try paper tuning it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apache12 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 I'm using a whisker biscuit. Is that part of the problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shedhunteraz Report post Posted July 27, 2014 I'm using a whisker biscuit. Is that part of the problem? Could be unless you haven't moved it, only changed the sight. Not a fan of those but to each is own. I would do what 4falls said and check to see if you are getting fletching rub and paper tune it. If your not comfortable then would take it into a shop and see what they say. On a side note if you have the cash get a drop away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becker Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Don't listen to shedhunteraz. I love whisker biscuits!!!! Hahaha. I have seen too many drop aways fail to use one myself. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Its Just fishtailin...start by moving your rest very slightly left see if it gets better or worst...if worst go the other way...lol. pretty simple. If nothing works then yes could be spine issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Whisker biscuits are just fine as long as you arent torquing your bow with a bad grip. That being said I will never use one again. Qad hdx all the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 27, 2014 I'm using a whisker biscuit. Is that part of the problem? nope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apache12 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Ok so what is a weak spine? Does that mean I'm a weak butt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Shoot at different distances and see if your arrow angle into the target isn't different on each distance. This would indicate fishtailing and could be a few different things. More than likely a simply adjustment of your rest either right or left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted July 28, 2014 An arrow will take the path of less resistance when it hits the target. Shoot broadheads, it will tell yourself and whoever works on (it if needed) a lot of information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couestracker Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Do yourself a favor, go to Corner Archery, 51st Ave and Northern. Great people and they'll help you figure it out. Lessons recommended and inexpensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camoremi Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Ok so what is a weak spine? Does that mean I'm a weak butt. . I would say if your shooting 70lb draw with a 400 spine arrow that's weak. What he meant by weak spine is when you shoot ,your arrow flexes too much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick351 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Actually that's not entirely true. I shoot a 400 spine at 76.5 lbs and am still fine. It also depends on arrow length. If you're draw length is short enough you can stiffen the spine by shortening the arrows. However if you are over spined your arrows won't flex enough and cause bad flight. I see way too many people who are shooting 340 spines that don't have enough dl or poundage to warrant it. Bring it down to Archery HQ in Chandler and ask for Jr I'll get you set up right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites