Arrow length question?

[huntinbucks]

I have some Beman ICS hunters in a size 400 at 29.25'. I have been offered some arrows that are Beman ICS Camo Hunters size 400 at 28' long. I am shooting a Matthews SQ2 at 29 inch draw with about a 60-62 lb. draw. I'm shooting an overdraw so these arrows will still be long enough, but will the extra 1.25" make a big difference in where the new arrows hit in relation to the old ones? In other words could I hunt with both of these, or should I cut the old ones down to the same length as the new ones? Thanks.

[johnl]

shoot them to find out for sure but when I went to a shorter arrow my poi was differant

[Arthur P]

Yep, johnl gave you the only possible answer. You've got to shoot them and find out for yourself. An inch difference will mean about a 5 pound difference in spine. Trying to predict whether they will shoot differently would be nothing but guesswork.

If I was guessing though, knowing Beman, I'd bet the 29.25" 400's are a bit weak in spine. I'd have to guess that 28" 400's would tune up and shoot better for you.

[huntinbucks]

Thanks for the info. One last question...Would it be that big of a deal to cut the 29" to a 28" arrow?

[bayfire300]

i use a 4" grinder w/ a cut off wheel to cut my arrows to lengh........not hard at all............use a small candles to heat up the insert(whilerotating the arrow).
a field point screwed in 2 or 3 threads helps pulling out the insert.cut the arrow apply hot melt glue and re-insert.wipe off excess glue(after it dries)and your done.

otto

[bubba3224]

i got an old martin and turned it into an overdraw using wiskerbizkit shooting 25 in beman,s they fly so much faster and aways a pass through i wouldnt use ne thing else the speed is unbeliveable my bow has 28 in draw