Arrow length

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  1. cmonsta

    cmonsta Grizzled Veteran

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    Long story short, Iam out of town and my new bow I ordered is waiting for me when I get home. I had arrows I was going to use for it, but turns out they will not work. So I want to order new arrows asap, so when I get home I can be ready to shoot (have already been waiting over 2 weeks, and Im dying to shoot it). So is there a way to get a good estimate on what to cut an arrow to without being there? I bought an Obsession Knightmare GT, have it set at 28" and will be using a QAD drop away on it.
     
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    These will not be my hunting arrow by the way, just arrows to use to get me through the winter.
     
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    I have mine cut at 29.5" for a draw length of 28.5".
     
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    I would think 28 1/8 range?
     
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    remmett70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Do you not have a shop close that can cut arrows? I can get a set cut and inserts set usually in under an hour.
     
  6. cmonsta

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    I don't. I live in the middle of no where. Also, I will be getting the bow in my hands Christmas eve morning, so nothing will be open at least till Saturday Im sure.
     
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    remmett70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    In that case, you can always shoot them a little if they are long. Cant shoot at all if they are short.

    Time for an arrow saw.
     
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    My draw is 27" and my arrows are cut to 26.5" because I didn't use one of those arrows with the measurements on it and I can still cut them down to 25 3/4" so they're 1" in front of the rest. I would prefer if they were cut to 1" in front so I might nock out the inserts and have them cut down. If your draw is 28" I would assume 27" would be the safest way to go if you want to make sure they will be long enough.
     
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    Awesome thank you everyone!
     
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    Scott/IL Die Hard Bowhunter

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    My draw is 29", and I shoot a 29" arrow.

    Eders is the best for prderi g arrows that I have found!

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    BB4tw Die Hard Bowhunter

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    29 draw and 29.5 arrow for me.
     
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    Talon_Ab77 Weekend Warrior

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    My bow is set a 28" and I shoot 29" arrows.
     
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    28.5" with 29.5" arrows here.
     
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    28.5" draw 29" FMJ's
     
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    28.5 inch draw 27 inch shafts


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