What length of arrow do you typically use?

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Kristopher Phillips, Mar 3, 2013.

  1. Kristopher Phillips

    Kristopher Phillips Newb

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2013
    Posts:
    34
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Cadyville, NY
    Im going to buy some Gold Tip Hunter XT ......just wondering what size arrows do you guys use?
     
    Kristopher Phillips, Mar 3, 2013
    #1
  3. wrkdvr

    wrkdvr Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2012
    Posts:
    98
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    VA
    1" shorter than my DL, using a QAD HDX rest and fixed BHs.
     
    wrkdvr, Mar 3, 2013
    #2
  4. bauer6

    bauer6 Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2012
    Posts:
    502
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Michigan
    My draw length is 29inches and my arrows are 28 and 3/8th.
     
    bauer6, Mar 3, 2013
    #3
  5. Afflicted

    Afflicted Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2011
    Posts:
    5,991
    Likes Received:
    133
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
    30". Better a little to long than a little to short my wife says:)
     
    Afflicted, Mar 3, 2013
    #4
  6. wetley49

    wetley49 Newb

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2013
    Posts:
    48
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Archer, Fl
    28" is what I'm shooting with a 28" DL
     
    wetley49, Mar 3, 2013
    #5
  7. Bountyhunter

    Bountyhunter Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2013
    Posts:
    557
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    NH
    29" with a 28.5" draw length.
     
    Bountyhunter, Mar 4, 2013
    #6
  8. Ben/PA

    Ben/PA Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2008
    Posts:
    6,289
    Likes Received:
    4
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Hughesville, PA
    In relation to my DL I'm -1.25 (30.5 draw. 29.25 arrow)
     
    Ben/PA, Mar 4, 2013
    #7
  9. trial153

    trial153 Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2011
    Posts:
    8,963
    Likes Received:
    2,855
    Dislikes Received:
    32
    Location:
    NY
    Depending on the bow/ release combination my draw length is 28.5 - 29. I shoot a 27.5 arrow out of all my set ups.
     
    trial153, Mar 4, 2013
    #8
  10. indynotch50

    indynotch50 Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2011
    Posts:
    3,298
    Likes Received:
    7
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Morristown, IN
    Currently my arrows match my draw length, 28".
     
    indynotch50, Mar 4, 2013
    #9
  11. Bootlegger

    Bootlegger Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2013
    Posts:
    3,332
    Likes Received:
    369
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Crossville,TN
    DL 28.5 and my arrows 28.5
     
    Bootlegger, Mar 4, 2013
    #10
  12. BACKSTRAPASSASSIN

    BACKSTRAPASSASSIN Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2012
    Posts:
    2,314
    Likes Received:
    80
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    New York
    28.5 DL 29 arrow
     
    BACKSTRAPASSASSIN, Mar 4, 2013
    #11
  13. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2008
    Posts:
    19,218
    Likes Received:
    450
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Ely, MN
    I used to shoot 28.5" arrows on my 29" DL, but my new bow is 30". I'm right between spines with my DL, so I'm going to go with the stiffer spine, but add a bit of length, 30" or 30.5".
     
    Fitz, Mar 4, 2013
    #12
  14. deerct1011

    deerct1011 Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2012
    Posts:
    117
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Connecticut
    28" arrows.
     
    deerct1011, Mar 4, 2013
    #13
  15. Pearce92

    Pearce92 Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2012
    Posts:
    991
    Likes Received:
    1
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Southern Illinois
    mine match my DL 28"
     
    Pearce92, Mar 4, 2013
    #14
  16. Muzzy Man

    Muzzy Man Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2011
    Posts:
    5,364
    Likes Received:
    12
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Montgomery, AL
    30/30
     
    Muzzy Man, Mar 4, 2013
    #15
  17. Whitetail_Guy

    Whitetail_Guy Newb

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2012
    Posts:
    37
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    SE Wisconsin
    most places will help you fit and cut arrows to what size you need.
    every body size is going to be diffrent depening on bow and equipment.
     
    Whitetail_Guy, Mar 4, 2013
    #16
  18. Whitetail

    Whitetail Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2011
    Posts:
    1,183
    Likes Received:
    131
    Dislikes Received:
    4
    Location:
    Northern Wisconsin
    I used the Pinwheel shaft selector free trial to choose the correct length that fits my bow/DL/arrow spine/fletching/insert/tip weight etc.

    http://www.pinwheelsoftware.com/

    #70 HeliM
    28" DL
    FlexFletch FFP360
    50 grain inserts
    .300 spine

    = 29" arrow
     
    Last edited: Mar 4, 2013
    Whitetail, Mar 4, 2013
    #17
  19. drath

    drath Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    May 2, 2012
    Posts:
    481
    Likes Received:
    90
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    St. Louis
    28.5 inch DL, 28.5 inch arrow.

    -D
     
    drath, Mar 5, 2013
    #18

Share This Page