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Getting conflicting information about arrow selection. How to select?

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So I've been looking at getting some DIY arrows but am getting some conflicting opinions from different places.

My intended arrow length is about 29" at 40# draw weight (39.3# otf to be precise), and I currently do Olympic Recurve for recreation. Based on Easton's target arrow selection chart, this falls right at the edge between T6 (36-40#) and T7 (40-44#). So the natural question is, do you error on the weak side or stiff side?

I've heard opinions for both. Folks on archerytalk seems to tend to buy stiffer arrows. This means T7 group in my situation. My understanding is that this allows you to buy longer arrows that you can cut shorter later on if you move up in draw weight? But I'm happy with my current draw weight so this doesn't provide upside for me (until maybe my gear acquisition syndrome strikes again LOL). Also T7 group no longer has Inspire; and Carbon One/Avance are pricier.

OTOH Lancaster's customer service told me that Easton arrows tend to be on the stiffer end, so going a step down to T6 should be the choice instead. I've never used Easton arrows before so can't tell whether this applies for all arrows.

Ideally one would need to try both and see, but the closest pro shop with a range I can do some fitting is far and needs a long drive, so I want to make sure I do some homework before taking a trip.

I'm curious what folks on this forum think, and what the reasons behind going on the weak or stiff side. And what other factors you consider when getting new arrows?

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