How long should my arrows be if I have a 26 inch draw length?

If you have a 26 inch draw length 28 inch arrows would be considered long. Nothing wrong with that if you can get the spine to match, but they are longer than needed and will add more weight than you need if that is a concern.

What size arrows do I need for a 28 inch draw?

around 27 inches

What happens if arrows are too long?

If you shoot an excessively long arrow, not only will the excess shaft weight result in a heavier and slower flying arrow, but the added length may necessitate changing to an even heavier/stiffer arrow spine.

Is a shorter arrows more accurate?

The shorter arrow will be lighter and therefore faster off the bow. The longer heavier arrow will retain its velocity better than the lighter arrow. The shorter, faster arrow will have more drag therefore reducing penetration.

Can you shoot longer arrows?

No, you can’t have an arrow too long…it can be 6′ if you like. All you need to do is have the proper spine, tip weight to get the proper FOC (forward of center–AKA balance) and proper fletching. longer arrow taking time to recover? not really, the arrow will flex all the way to the target.

How long should my arrows be for a 27 inch draw?

weight is suspended from the center of the arrow. The arrow must be 29″ in length and supported by two points, which are 28″ apart. The number of inches the arrow deflects or bends due to the weight, is the spine size or measurement of an arrow.

How long should my recurve arrows be?

What Arrow Length To Get? Once you’ve determined your draw length, simply add 1 to 2 inches to that, and this will be your ideal arrow length. So if your draw length is 28″, you should be using arrows that are between 29 and 30 inches long.

What GPI arrow should I shoot?

GPI Differs To GPP An arrow that would be considered light in weight would have a GPP of between 5 and 6.5 grains per pound of draw weight. Someone who want to shoot a heavy arrow would be looking at an arrow that weighs more than 8 grains per pound.

What does GPI mean on an arrow?

grains per inch

What size arrows for a 60lb bow?

Also, we strongly recommend that you use an arrow with at least 5 grains of weight per pound or draw weight (if you are shooting a 60 lb. bow, you should use and arrow of not less than 300 grains). This includes your field point or broadhead.

What is the heaviest arrow weight?

A mid-weight arrow weighs between 6.5 and 8 grains per pound of draw force (455 to 560 grains for a 70-pound bow) and a heavy arrow is anything weighing over 8 grains per pound of draw force (more than 560 grains). Another, maybe more familiar way to consider arrow weight is in grains per inch of shaft.

Does arrow spine really matter?

If you are set on a certain length arrow then you need to be close to the proper spine, this is where the charts come in, they are a guideline to be used & tuning takes place from there! It’s basically a matter of tuning your arrow & bow to it’s draw weight & ones draw length.