Cutting arrows

[chrischop04]

I read another topic an someone said they use the cheaper arrows .006 straightness and they cut both ends of the arrow why would u need to do this dose it help the straightness of the arrow.

[bowhuntntxn]

Yes. The straightness tolerance is measured at the end of the shafts, not the middle. Cutting a little off each end will get rid of the in straight ends, and more to the straighter part of the shaft.

[chrischop04]

Ok I see so u can buy cheaper arrows cut both ends and it will be much better shaft

[bowhuntntxn]

Ok I see so u can buy cheaper arrows cut both ends and it will be much better shaft

It will be straighter. The quality of the arrow does not improve, only the straightness.

[hopco.boy]

This method works, but you still need a quality shaft.

[TRH]

This method works, but you still need a quality shaft.

This is important I would assume for this plan to work. Not only for the strength of the shaft, but you need to make sure the runout is all in the same direction. Cutting the ends off a shaft that is all over the place won't really do much.

[chrischop04]

Went today and got some arrow shafts cut and he said this was pointless but he would do it for me. The entire time he was telling me about it being pointless

[xman59]

I read another topic an someone said they use the cheaper arrows .006 straightness and they cut both ends of the arrow why would u need to do this dose it help the straightness of the arrow.

it can help but there is no guarantee it will,, it depends on where the worst spot of the shaft is,, I can not prove or disprove but the tendency is believed closer to the ends , so cutting both ends, certainly will not hurt,

[Bill]

If the arrow has a constand curvature (arc) resulting in it being .006 from straight, cutting the both ends off won't help it. If it curves at the ends like opposing hockey sticks, then it might. Just my opinion.

I don't know if the average archer will see any difference in that tolerance. I sure don't.

[BTLowry]

I have always wondered about this theory, a quick google found me this

"ARROW STRAIGHTNESS AND THE ± 0.0$ FACTOR

Most carbon arrows are advertised to have a specific straightness tolerance between .001" and .006". The straighter the arrow, the more expensive they will typically be. Before we get too deep into this topic, it's worth noting that there doesn't seem to be an accepted universal method for HOW arrow straightness is measured. Per ATA/ASTM standards, arrow straightness should be measured along the full length of the shaft minus two inches. But as we understand it, this is NOT how things actually go...."

This info came from

http://www.huntersfriend.com/carbon_arrows/hunting_arrows_selection_guide_chapter_2.htm

[chrischop04]

I have always wondered about this theory, a quick google found me this

"ARROW STRAIGHTNESS AND THE ± 0.0$ FACTOR

Most carbon arrows are advertised to have a specific straightness tolerance between .001" and .006". The straighter the arrow, the more expensive they will typically be. Before we get too deep into this topic, it's worth noting that there doesn't seem to be an accepted universal method for HOW arrow straightness is measured. Per ATA/ASTM standards, arrow straightness should be measured along the full length of the shaft minus two inches. But as we understand it, this is NOT how things actually go...."

This info came from
http://www.huntersfriend.com/carbon_..._chapter_2.htm

Lots of great info on that site thanks