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  1. Bee

    Bee Weekend Warrior

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    I have read on other sights and got mixed results. So I have a 28in dl and my arrows are 27in. Should my arrows be the same as my dl or a little bit longer. Would it make a difference.


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  2. b_fitnik

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    I have a 28" draw and my arrows are 27" carbon to carbon. As long as my broadhead is not back behind my hand I don't worry about it. I cut my arrows to optimal spine. I could probably go to a .300 spine but would have to go longer and more point weight so I just cut my .350's short but not dangerously short. You'll be fine
     
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    i like my arrow 1/4" past my draw length
     
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    I have a 29" DL and shoot 28.25" Easton Axis 340's from my 60# Prime Rival. The spine charts put me right on the margin between 400's and 340's, but with a BH the 340's simply fly much better. As mentioned above, I cut my arrows for maximum spine match and also for weight. Since my TT XFC rest is full containment and my arrow with a BH is well over the shelf, I have no worries about it not extending past the front of the riser. If a shaft has a flaw or damage, an extra inch is not going to spare you from some arm damage so just flex your shafts and be smart about it.
     
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    I cut them so the spine matches best. I shoot about 28 1/4 and mine are cut at like 26 3/4 for my target arrows. Its worth it to look on some archery software and put in your exact bow specs and everything and see what the best length is going to be for your arrow with your bow specs
     
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    the reason 340 fly better for you mite be because most bow run over max weight by 2 or 3 lbs?

    then i buy new i ask what the peak weight is then select my arrow spine.
     
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    That might factor in if I was shooting my bow maxed out without checking the DW. However I have them set between 59-60#, so the issue is not being overweight.....so to speak.
     
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    Half inch from the rest is fine.
     
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