Wobbly Arrow Question

[Spud]

I have noticed that when I shoot my bow the arrows really wobble in flight. I'm sure this doesn't help the accuracy. Could it be the fletching, or maybe the arrow rest? I am using a whisker biscuit and it happens with several arrows.
Thanks for helping a rookie out.

 

[tdcour]

There could be several issues causing this. I'd check your rest for sure to start off. Make sure everything is aligned there by paper tuning. Make sure you are releasing the arrow cleanly and not torquing the bow. Make sure the string isn't coming in contact with anything and check to make sure which arrows do it by numbering them to see if it is certain arrows or if it's random. This will also help you to know where to start.

On a side note, my buddy had certain fletching colors on his that made it look like it was wobbling when in all reality it wasn't. Also make sure you have the correct spine for your setup. Best of luck!

 

[Silentstalker]

I agree, best way to check it would to paper test them. The tear you get will tell you what your issue is.
One other mistake I have seen people do with the whisker biscuit is shoot with the odd vane down. It must be up to get good flight.

 

[mandrroofing]

Also make sure that your arrow spine is correct for your draw draw length and draw weight

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[mandrroofing]

Also check your arrow spine

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[dustin ray]

toruqing the bow
vane is pointing the wrong way
arrow to long
bow out of tune
buy good arrows
field point to heavy or light

 

[MileHigh]

This might be a silly question to ask but could an under spined arrow cause this kind of wobble?

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[Work2hunt]

I have found this to be helpful.

http://www.eastonarchery.com/downloads/tuning-guide

 

[tdcour]

Underspined arrows will flex more at the shot and during flight. This could definitely appear to be a wobble and will most likely reduce accuracy.

 

[Mark]

This is one of the most informative sources of information re: arrows and bows I've found. It may have some
Answered in there for you. I'd also second the point tdcour made about arrows "appearing to wobble" due to wraps or colored fletching.

http://www.huntersfriend.com/carbon_arrows/hunting_arrows_selection_guide_chapter_1.htm

 

[MileHigh]

Underspined arrows will flex more at the shot and during flight. This could definitely appear to be a wobble and will most likely reduce accuracy.

Thank you. Just wanted to cover all the bases. I've struggled with under spined, over spined and arrow length before getting it dialed in. If this isn't the problem, I'm sure the guys here can help you get it figured out.

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[ivorytip]

I agree, best way to check it would to paper test them. The tear you get will tell you what your issue is.
One other mistake I have seen people do with the whisker biscuit is shoot with the odd vane down. It must be up to get good flight.

im glad you said this, I see so many people at the range shooting odd vane down. ive even had people tell me that im shooting mine wrong and I should have odd vane down, ha. I just say, nope, odd vane up. im a fan of the ole biscuit.

 

[tttoadman]

if you wobble now, make sure you shoot the broadheads as soon as possible. even if you are matching weight, the wind resistance can still make it worse than a field point. My rule was big fat aluminum arrows. I never had a spine problem. I was bad enough at shooting. I didn't need to make it worse.