Community
Bowhunting Talk about the passion that is bowhunting. Share in the stories, pictures, tips, tactics and learn how to be a better bowhunter.

Arrow Length.. how do you measure your length?

Thread Tools
 
Old 05-16-2008 | 01:12 AM
  #1  
RuLzU's Avatar
Thread Starter
Fork Horn
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 490
Likes: 0
From: Tampa
Default Arrow Length.. how do you measure your length?

Guys ..
im looking into pickin up some arrows off of ebay.. since guys on here mentioned it i did see some awseme deals..
well.. how would i measure my arrow length? from the tip to the insert of the knock? or at the end of the nock? any help ... thanx in advance.
RuLzU is offline  
Reply
Old 05-16-2008 | 01:13 AM
  #2  
RuLzU's Avatar
Thread Starter
Fork Horn
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 490
Likes: 0
From: Tampa
Default RE: Arrow Length.. how do you measure your length?

also..i use the Beman ICS Hunter 340's ... would it be a big deal if i bought some of the ICS 400's?
i dont know jack sh** really.. really new to the bow thing.. i shoot great.. but learning the details of the hobby.
thanks..
i feel like a big dummy

RuLzU is offline  
Reply
Old 05-16-2008 | 01:28 AM
  #3  
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Arrow Length.. how do you measure your length?

what is your draw length, weight, an how fast does your bow shoot? an people measure both ways i tthink the most common way isfrom the end of the knock to the end of the insert thats how i do it
graysonelement is offline  
Reply
Old 05-16-2008 | 07:58 AM
  #4  
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 5,293
Likes: 0
From: Blissfield MI USA
Default RE: Arrow Length.. how do you measure your length?

The proper method is to measure from the groove of the nock to the end of the insert. I like to snap mine onto a string and then measure from the string to the end of the arrow without a tip on it.

Paul
Paul L Mohr is offline  
Reply
Old 05-16-2008 | 08:15 AM
  #5  
early in's Avatar
Giant Nontypical
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 7,368
Likes: 0
From: Mont County, Pa
Default RE: Arrow Length.. how do you measure your length?

ORIGINAL: Paul L Mohr

The proper method is to measure from the groove of the nock to the end of the insert.
Paul
This is the way I have always read it to be measured as well.
early in is offline  
Reply
Old 05-16-2008 | 08:58 AM
  #6  
MECHDOC's Avatar
Typical Buck
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 782
Likes: 0
From: Streamwood,Illinois
Default RE: Arrow Length.. how do you measure your length?

Heres a simple diagram.



MECHDOC is offline  
Reply
Old 05-17-2008 | 01:07 AM
  #7  
RuLzU's Avatar
Thread Starter
Fork Horn
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 490
Likes: 0
From: Tampa
Default RE: Arrow Length.. how do you measure your length?

thanks MECHDC that was a perfectvisual.. thanks to everyone else as well.. i always appreciate everyones comments
thanks
-CK
RuLzU is offline  
Reply
Old 05-17-2008 | 03:16 AM
  #8  
Rhody Hunter's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,606
Likes: 0
From: Rhode Island
Default RE: Arrow Length.. how do you measure your length?

ORIGINAL: MECHDOC

Heres a simple diagram.


that would be the length but i get that measurement by nocking an arrow and at full draw have someone measure to
1 inch past the rest
Rhody Hunter is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
KSBOHUNTR
Bowhunting
3
06-25-2008 09:39 PM
Diggerr
Reloading
5
10-26-2007 08:01 PM
Rick James
Technical
4
01-31-2005 01:16 PM
Detroit Whitey
Technical
6
01-23-2004 06:40 AM
Rangeball
Technical
3
10-17-2002 09:40 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.