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Old 08-13-2007 | 06:57 AM
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Default RE: G'day. New to bowhunting to.

Barney, Welcome.

A rule of thumb: 5 grains of arrow mass for every pound of draw weight. For example, if you're shooting 60 Pounds, you'll need a 300 grain arrow. Anything less can cause damage to your bow. Arrows are splined for a distinct draw weight (spline = an arrow's resistance to bending). It is not advised to shoot a light splined arrow through a heavier bow. I have seen people injuried (parts of arrows through hands, etc). Make sure your arrows matches your bow and vise versa.

Best of luck hunting!
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