Quilly

if my draw is 28 1/2 with a release. what should my arrow length be when i go to get them cut for my bow? i will be using 100gr. broadheads. in my cyber tech bow

nodose

i typically cut my arrows 1/4" to 1/2" longer than my draw length....so if your draw length is 28 1/2" then i would cut them 28 3/4" to 29". the best thing to do if you're just starting out is to knock a full length shaft up and take it to full draw and then have someone mark it. DON'T DO THIS IN THE HOUSE!!!!!!!

here are a couple of links that will help you get the right arrows for your draw length, draw weight...etc..etc.

http://www.martinarchery.com/easton/hunteast.html

http://www.martinarchery.com/easton/targeast.html





Edited by - nodose on 12/30/2002 22:13:35

Jason McCurry

It depends on what rest you're using. I like for my arrows to extend about 1/2" past my rest, so right now I'm using 28" arrows on my 28.5" draw length Legacy with a Whisker Biscuit rest. When I get the Muzzy ZE rest in about a month, I'll probably drop down another half inch or more.

Quilly

i am using a quick tune 1000 rest

IMN23D

It depends on what arrow you're using not the rest (although you don't want to be shorter than the rest for obvious reasons). Arrow length determines arrow spine. The shorter the arrow the stiffer the spine, the longer the arrow the weaker the spine. Arrow spine is one of the most influential items for arrow groups. Look at the arrow charts for the Mfg. of your arrow. They are a good starting place to determine length. You might have to adjust from there. It's ok to have a long arrow if it is the correct spine.

ijimmy

I shoot 65 lbs have a 28" draw and use a 25" 2312 . Why ? Because I've done MUCH tinkering and found that it is what works best in my set up I allso use a muzzy zerro effect which allows for over draw most setups with a tm type hunter rest arrows can be cut about 1/2 to 1 inch shorter than your draw length .

We all have different oppinions , if we did'nt the world would be a BORING place

Paul L Mohr

If you want most spine charts to work right, you better have the right arrow length. They don't go off arrow length, they go off draw length to get the length of your arrow and determin the spine. Especially Eastons chart. There is no provision for shooting a longer arrow( which would be a weaker spine by the way) There is however a provision for shooting shorter arrows, use the overdraw selection.

According to Easton your arrow should be 1 inch forward of the the point where your arrow contacts your rest. And if your rest is in the optimal position, that point should be right above your grip ( torque effects the arrow less when the contact point is above the center line.). This is the same place you measure your brace height, power stroke and true draw from. So basically your arrow should be 1 inch longer than your true draw. Or 3/4 less than your draw length ( amo draw minus 1.75 plus 1 inch). This will give you the correct arrow length for most of the charts.

Or you could use a program that calculates spine, like The Arrow Program. It will let you choose any length arrow with any draw length and tip weight.

One inch of arrow length will effect arrow spine, so if your arrows are two inches longer than they should be when you use the charts, what it says will be spined right, will be weak.

Also Keep in mind how much the different bows vary in performance now. If are shooting a bowtech or something simular I would pick arrows that spine about 10 lbs heavier than your actual draw weight.

Just my opinion any way.

Paul