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Main Discussion Area => Shooting and Hunting => Topic started by: bushboy on February 11, 2013, 08:11:37 pm

Title: arrow lenght
Post by: bushboy on February 11, 2013, 08:11:37 pm

How much arrow do you guys like past the back?thx's

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: Pat B on February 11, 2013, 08:32:25 pm

My arrows are cut to 29" or 30" and I draw 26".

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: JW_Halverson on February 11, 2013, 11:22:42 pm

used to cut 'em as short as possible.  I was buying extra light spines so I could cut 'em at 26 1/2" for my draw length. 

But then about 2 years ago I ended up with making up a set at 31" because the spine at that length was just right.  Turns out I am much better shooting longer arrows.

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: Scowler on February 12, 2013, 08:45:56 am

I draw 27" and my arrows are cut between 29-30".

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: Pappy on February 12, 2013, 09:00:11 am

30/31 and draw 26 for the same reason as JW. spine and weight of the arrow.
   Pappy

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: Stoker on February 12, 2013, 11:39:17 am

Coupla inches longer. Like JW says weight and spine. longer arrows are more stable to shoot.
Thanks Leroy

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: Keenan on February 13, 2013, 10:04:28 am

 More length is easier to adjust spine for a self bow and just is more forging to tuning issues IMO

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: H Rhodes on February 15, 2013, 10:14:38 pm

I like long arrows.  My draw is slightly under 28"  but I like arrows 31".  They just seem to shoot better for me and I find that I can add and subtract point weight to make them spine for a wider range of draw weights.  That comes in handy when you have several bows that you like to shoot.   

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: JackCrafty on February 16, 2013, 01:45:01 am

It depends on the weight of the arrowhead.  Some arrowheads are really small and thin so, in that case, I use a long foreshaft to get the weight up.  Usually, 4-6 inches past the back is my average.

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: Weylin on February 16, 2013, 02:09:29 am

I am like Pat, 26" draw with 29-30" arrows. There is an added benefit that if you snap off the tip you will likely be able to salvage the arrow and still have enough length to make it a shootable arrow.

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: Scowler on February 16, 2013, 09:19:46 am

Good point, Weylin.  I've done that several times.

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: bushboy on February 16, 2013, 11:35:25 am

thx's for the replies guys! 8)

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: Pat B on February 16, 2013, 01:48:41 pm

Just remember that each inch shorter equals 5# higher spine so when you break off a point,
re-taper and add another point you also increase the spine weight..

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: burchett.donald on February 16, 2013, 08:50:56 pm

Quote from: Pappy on February 12, 2013, 09:00:11 am

30/31 and draw 26 for the same reason as JW. spine and weight of the arrow.
   Pappy

  +2  the same

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: FAW on March 12, 2013, 06:43:01 pm

I draw 28", arrows cut to 30+

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: Scowler on March 12, 2013, 08:15:07 pm

Very true about shortened arrows and increased spine, Pat B.  So far, don't know why, I've been able to shoot arrows after I've broken tips off, re-tapered, and re-tipped using the same weight tip (100 grain).  I don't think I would have sucess in this if I had to re-tip/re-taper an arrow which had previously been re-tapered/re-tipped.  With the 3/4" long taper that would equate to a 7 1/2 # increase in spine.

Title: Re: arrow lenght
Post by: PeteC on March 23, 2013, 07:38:40 pm

I make most of my arrows from switchcane these days.I cut them 31.5 " .My drawlenght is 26". God Bless