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JW_Halverson:
I've been shooting some sitka spruce target arrows for two years.  27" from botom of nock to base of firld point, 405 grains total weight.  Shooting these outa my 50# sinew backed osage flatbow was a bit of a "jarring" experience, but I really like the way they smoke right along. 

Yesterday I finished up some ash arrows, 31" from bottom of nock to base of field point, 625 grains.  Coming off the same bow, they are slower, but not exactly cold blooded.  I'm hitting about 3 inches lower than normal at 20 yds, but a little practice will compensate for that in no time at all. 

The big difference I noticed right off the bat is that I group significanltly tighter.  All things considered, I think I like these 12 1/2 grains per pound of draw arrows.  But why are they more accurate?

Pat B:
I shoot 29" arrows for my 26" draw. I think they get around the bow better and I like the extra weight too. Most of my hunting arrows are 600gr to 700gr for a 55# bow. Even when I shot cedars I likes a longer arrow(also 29"). Most of my arrows now are either sourwood shoots or hill cane arrows. I do have a set of fully tapered ash arrows that are also cut to 29" and weigh about 650gr that shoot very well out of the same (actually, most of my bows) bow.

mullet:
 I shoot 31,32" arrows. Shooting longer arrows is more forgiving. I know I can shoot my same arrows out of a 45# or 55# bow. Like Pat said, I think they straighten up quicker with more wood.

JW_Halverson:
Another few days of shooting bales with field points and I am going to mount broadheads and see how they travel.  I have two mulie bucks hanging around that can be culled, neither has the genetics for good antlers.  I do have "The Big Guy" back again after not seeing him last year.  He has the typical 4x4 rack, plus brow tines on each side, and matches stickers on each side for a total of 6x6.  His face is nearly white and his rack is significantly smaller this year.  His body is so thick and deep that he looks like his legs are sawed off!!!

He's working the does nicely again this year, so I hope to see his sons for years to come!

aero86:
maybe that would help my shooting some too..  i generally shoot a shorter arrow.  my draw is about 27.5, and i shoot a 29 usually.  maybe ill make up a few 31's and see how i shoot then.  or maybe im just a bad shooter!  lol

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