Tech question on arrow length ...

[markbouman]

.... getting ready to order some arrows and have heard varying opinions on arrow length.

I shoot a Mathews Switchback w/29" draw - the riser is 2" wide. My current arrows (from previous bow) are 31" (from where string rests in nock to tip of insert) and shoot fine out of this bow. But I'm wondering if they're a little too long - should I go to a 30 or 30.5"?

Thanks!

Mark

[fulldraw]

The rule of thumb that I go by is go 1" longer than your draw length. The arrow should be measured from the tip of the knock to the end of the arrow. This should give you enough clearance for your broadhead and your rest; shelf.

fulldraw

[john warren]

if the 31" are flying well,,,,what would you gain by changing them? a few feet per second? not worth buying a new set of arrows for.
do you still have the old bow? if so why not shoot the same arrows out of both?

[Joe Archer]

You could knock an arrow, draw it back to your anchor and visually pick a length that is right for you and the bow. Do you shoot carbons or aluminum? Some of the factors that decide how the arrow should be spined are the length of the arrow, draw weight, and tip weight. <----<<<

[TnRidge]

It depends on your arrow rest too . I have a Whisker Biscuit arrow rest that sets back behind the plunger hole . This allows me to shoot a shorter arrow , due to the slight overdraw .

Anytime you decrease the arrow length you stiffen the spine , so check the charts to make sure you have the correct spine for your draw weight if you order them shorter .

[markbouman]

My arrow inventory is getting low so I need new arrrows regardless (and I sold the old bow).

I shoot 60# with the 29" draw and am looking at the Gold Tip Pro Hunter arrows 5575 400's (per the specs on their chart).

Also, rest is a Muzzy Zero Effect and I shoot 100's (field tips and Muzzy 4 blades).

Granted, the 31" arrows shoot great so I'm inclined to stick with it. My point is that I've spent a lot of money on this setup and since I need new arrows anyway, I want them to be right.

[Trophy Specialist]

I like to shoot as short an arrow as possible from my bows for hunting effeciency. I cut mine off 1/2 inch beyhond my arrow rest, sometimes even closer. Of course, if you plan to switch arrow rests in the future, you may want to leave a little more length because rests will affect draw length from one brand to another.

[fulldraw]

Nice arrows I have been shooting gold tips for about 4yrs know and will never go back to alluminums. Pro Hunter is a very good choice I have been thinking about picking them up for myself. I have been shooting the Gold TipXT 5565 with 100gr tip @ roughly 63Ibs. 29inch draw no problem. I have shot them out of my Martin and Bowtech with great results. If you decide to go with them you should have no problem.

Good Luck Shoot Straight and Have Fun,

Fulldraw ;) :)

[Trushot_Archer]

It really depends on the bow and rest. I have a 29" draw and a Trophy Taker and shoot a 28.75" arrow and sometimes even an inch shorter. Bhead comes right to the sight window and 1/4" from the rest.

Take your bow with you with the rest on it. Ask them to let you draw the measuring arrow they use to determine Draw length and take a look than. You may find you can shoot shorter or may decide to leave it at 30 or 31.

I find trimming them shorter gives me a stifer spine and I can shoot a bit lighter arrows but it your lookin for a 500+ grain arrow weight you can stick with a longer shaft but you'll need to get a heavier arrow witha stiffer spine.

[deerslayer#1]

Useing the muzzy rest, make sure your broadheads dont hit the bow when you draw. I'm sure that rest is back aways from the bow like an overdraw. Field points won't be a problem, but broadheads can be with that set up.

[rodboy]

I have a 29.5 inch draw and shoot 29 1/8.
Just enough to clear my rest and have no contact with the arrow rest.
The shorter the arrow the stiffer it is, faster tooooo..:grouphug:

[rodboy]

oops!
broadheads have no contact with the rest..

thanx

[sisu1]

I'm basically in the same situation as you are. Bought a new bow and a dropaway rest. I shoot 56# with a 28" pull and plan on ordering some new Gold Tip Pro Hunters 5575. Went to my local pro shop and after some trial and effort decided on a 28.5" arrow which gives me a little room to spare. Can't really believe an arrow 1/2" longer or shorter than a person's draw makes any real significant difference in performance.

[Trushot_Archer]

Can't really believe an arrow 1/2" longer or shorter than a person's draw makes any real significant difference in performance.

You'd be suprised. Especially if your on the edge of correct spine for a setup. One length will be nearly un-tuneable while the shorter are lazer beams.

[TroyBasso]

Due to the sometimes radical difference in riser designs its best to measure your arrow while at full draw. This will insure you get a accurate arrow length to use on the spine guide charts.

[sisu1]

You'd be suprised. Especially if your on the edge of correct spine for a setup. One length will be nearly un-tuneable while the shorter are lazer beams.Good point. I was concerned about being on the edge for that spine and whether I was getting good advise from the pro shop. But I will only be increasing my draw weight so I hope the 55/75s work out.

[markbouman]

.... and cut them to 29" which lines the end of the arrow up with the front of the riser. Shoots great. Come on Oct 1!