i disagree i do not think you should figure in how much money you want to spend on something as critical as arrows. figure what you want out find a few that makes a good arrow then figure which is the best arrow for it's price. if you buy cheap stuff you going to get a cheap performance
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Jeremy,
You have to decide what specifically you want, how much $$$ you're willing to part with, and what kind of speed you want, how quiet you'd like the bow to be, etc. It's really much more about SPINE than weight with todays Carbon arrows, not weight. That being said, a little heavier arrow will absorb the energy of your bow much better than a very light arrow, and thus will make your bow a tad more "efficient," while also making it a bit quieter. I personally like a 6-7grains/pound type set-up, but each person is different, and each bow is different. Having a shorter draw, you may lean toward something a little lighter, to try to get a little extra speed, but keep in mind thelighter tha arrow is, the more "abuse" you put your bow through.This is a pretty good link thatgoes from basic to some pretty technical stuff, and willgive you a little more insight into what criteria you may want to consider when choosing arrows.....
http://www.huntersfriend.com/2007-Carbon-Arrows/arrow-selection-guide1.htm
Hope some of that helps....