Hey all, I was wondering if I could get some insight on how I can match arrows to my bow? Is draw weight the most important factor? Thanks all!
It can be a little more complicated, depending on what you're trying to accomplish, but based on draw weight, draw length, arrow length and tip weight, as well a cam aggression all factor in... Typically an arrow chart is leaning towards medium to low aggression cams, therefore, it can set you up to be weak spined. I used to have a programmer for arrow spining to get exact recommended spine based on all of these factors, but have since crashed that computer that had the programmer... Having not been as active in the archery world, I've not re-purchased it as I have a relatively good idea from running hundreds of set-ups on my old program.
Thanks OHbowhntr, that’s what I was looking for. I knew the box is a good starting point but I knew there were other factors to consider. I’m trying to get an idea how to pick arrows for deer hunting, hog hunting, elk hunting and bear hunting. I know each animal has to be approached differently when it comes to picking an arrow but I don’t know how to pick them. So far I know heavier is slower, lighter is faster. So for example you want a heavier arrow for a big animal like an elk but you also don’t want to sacrifice speed so it’s a balancing act. Any help you could give me understanding what you mentioned above would be great, Thank you
Well basically you can shoot pretty much the same arrow for all the game animals you listed. As long as you don’t go to light. Be prepared to give up a little speed. I think people have a tendency to shoot to light of a arrow just because they want a blistering fast bow. Yeah it’s cool when can shoot out to like 35 yards with vary little drop. But remember what you gain in speed you lose down range energy. I like my arrows to pack a little punch so I shoot like a 450 gain arrow for deer 300 spine shaft. My bow still flings them at like 275 FPS. I never really shoot anything past 30 yards so I think my setup is plenty fast
