I have been shooting for 2 years now. When I started I was told I should use a 28" arrow. I have a 28" DL. Is a 28"arrow correct for that DL, or should the arrow be shorter? Thanks for the help.
That's my setup I could use a slightly shorter arrow. Check out hunters Freind .com they have a good arrow size section for reading
You should shoot the correct spine and length for your setup. Things that determine that is: -Bow's cam style: soft/hard/extra hard -Bow's draw weight -Bow's draw length -What is one each end of the arrow in weight: insert/tip/nock/fletching/wrap all come into play for how the arrow reacts. For instance is you put enough weight up front, say 300 grain tip/insert, a 340 spine arrow will react like a 400 arrow with 100 tip. -Manufacture's listed spine -Arrow length Proper arrow length should be determined based on desired spine. This is what I do. I measure the arrow length so the BH is past my bowhand fingers at full draw. This is my arrow minimum length, I like to keep my fingers. I then go to Pinwheel Shaft Selector, put in bow model and all the arrow components specs (always with heavy insert, FFP-360 or SK-300 Flex-fletch vanes). Then I play with spine, tip weight and arrow length to get the correct spine. I usually try to get it just on the heavy side but still in the green. Pinwheel offers a free 5 day trail. Just make sure you use the correct filters such as target or hunting etc. This has worked very well for me.
My arrows are cut about 1/2 inch in front of my rest at full draw. Just be sure that the broadhead clears the sight window.
It really depends on what you are trying to accomplish. The only hard rule is that the arrow should have enough length to avoid it falling off the rest. Generally 1/2 inch in from of rest and the broad head if you shoot one clears the riser cleanly. My draw length is 27". I could shoot a 26" arrow easily but choose to shoot a 27" arrow to get a little more weight.
