how long should my arrow be

[jman660]

I plan on making my own arrows I have a 27 inch draw how long should I make my arrrows, right now the ones I got set up with it are 26 inch. Is this what they should be?

[zak123]

At 26" how much is hanging over the rest? Also are you going to hunt with them or shoot 3d. For hunting I get mine a little longer so I don't cut my hand with my broadhead. For 3d I shoot a shorter one so it's lighter and I get more speed.

[Swamp Dawg]

I cut mine 1" past my rest. Depending on which rest you use, it should be close to 1" less than your draw length. Draw back a full length arrow and have someone mark it with some white out 1" in front of the rest. Good Luck!

[bigbuck270]

I was told that arrows should extend almost out to the end of the riser. This way if the broad heads fall off they don't hit your hand.

[Shootem up870]

i like mine to be about 1inch past the rest. especially since im growing and i can grow into them as my draw length grows.

[jman660]

Thanks guys for the info. I am using the muzzy zero effect bow rest. I will see how much it over hangs the rest. And thanks again for the replys!