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Arrow length.

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  1. fishsoft92

    fishsoft92 Weekend Warrior

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    I was going though my bow case a few days ago and discovered that I'm down to 5 arrows. I want to get new ones to switch out, and the best price I've found so far is on huntersfriend.com. I have a 29" draw length, but I'm not sure how long to order them at. How much longer do you have your arrows cut than your draw length?
     
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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Depends on your rest, BH and preference. Some rests sit back further than others allowing for a shorter arrow. Some mechanicals extend behind the insert requiring a bit longer arrow for clearance. You can shoot a full length arrow if you wanted to or cut it to help get into a slightly better spine.

    I've always just come to full draw with an arrow nocked and had my wife mark where I want the arrow cut and measured to the mark. If you err, err on the side of too long :tu:
     
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    Reminds me of the funny quote from Braveheart :"Some men are longer than others" :lol: But in all seriousness, I do the same as Fitz. I have someone mark on an uncut arrow about 1" to 1.5" from the end of my rest while in full draw.
     
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    Normally that's what I would do too but I've never bought online before and I don't have raw shafts to measure with.
     
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    I have a 29 inch draw but I shoot 28 and a 1/4... but yes it will depend on your arrow rest

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