Somehow I missed this entire thread until today. Sad to see the mustache is gone, but congratulations on filling 2/5ths of the Nebraska slam (side note for @wllm and all others with real math skills, 2/5ths is the Nebraska equivalent of 0.50. Don't @ me bro, I'm just blending in!).
Dang it all!
Sorry to hear that. I have some health issues that popped up recently and may have to bail on my own trip to the tooths. Time, and conversations with the doctors will tell.
The only thing you gain from tool steel is impact resistance (magnus's have weak aluminum ferrules), a bit higher max sharpness potential (they can hold a more refined edge) and time between sharpening sessions. Is that worth it? Up to you.
I had a quiver full of Iron Will Wides last year, and...
Oh my word, how have I missed this gem? I gotta contribute something.... *rapidly scans file system*
Personally, I like showing off the shot placement in my dead animal pictures, and I damn sure like showing off the weapon system!
And tailgate dead animal pictures are timeless...
Treat yourself to an extended conversation with @BrentD on the merits of owning a century old rifle from a maker you never heard of, in a caliber that requires you to cast your own bullets.
Then go find said rifle on an auction site and buy it. You deserve it!
Oh I have the custom bows, lol! Recurve, or longbow, I got it covered. The thing that gets me is not many places to hunt with guns within two hours of me.
I don't use my .22 most though... I spend 99% of my shooting time on longbows and recurves. If I grab a rifle it's to sight in, or go hunt deer and elk. Stupid TX...
Okay, that difference at 20 yards is tuneable. Try taking 6-8 twists out of your string, and shooting with both fletching orientations again. You're close.
*Edit to add that yes, it is counterintuitive to drop brace height when the tune is slightly weak, but just try it... I don't understand...
At what distance?
Definitely sounds like the arrows are weak. You can try lighted nocks to stiffen up the arrows a bit and try to keep your gaps. But also, a 1/4" change in arrow length is unlikely to have a massive impact on your gaps, unless you have a very short point on distance.