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Old 07-21-2004, 06:44 PM
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Default Does a 1/4" Arrow Length Matter

I just bought a dozen of Beman Hunter ICS 400 arrows at my local bow shop. I noticed when I got home that they are 1/4" shorter than the 400's I am shooting now. I called them and they said it wouldn't make a noticable difference. They told me they would gladly cut 1/4" off my old ones or even replace the new ones if thats what I wanted. I'm shooting a Mathews Ultra Max, 65 lb pull, Muzzy ZE. I'm not a good enough shot to consistanly shoot in a 2" group so I wouldn't know if it was me or the arrows.

My question is: Will a 1/4" make a noticable difference????
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Old 07-21-2004, 07:01 PM
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I don't think it's going to make that much of a difference, no.
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Old 07-21-2004, 07:09 PM
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Default RE: Does a 1/4" Arrow Length Matter

as long as they are not to short for your draw(hitting you rest).the 1/4" want be enough the bother.
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Old 07-21-2004, 07:23 PM
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A 1/4 longer makes no diff but a 1/4 shorter makes a $68.00 diff.
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Old 07-21-2004, 08:24 PM
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1/4" will make no difference. If it makes a difference with your rest, then you other arrows were too short to begin with...LOL
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Old 07-22-2004, 03:48 PM
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i think it matters, if you think it matters, no matter what anyone says if you think 1/4 of an inch matters it will always be in the back of your mind and will drive you nuts, example: did i miss because my arrow was a 1/4 inch smaller,,, wow that arrow flew funny i wonder if it was a short one ,, i would take them back and tell them to give you what you ordered just to give you piece of mind that all is good,,,,,, well goodluck
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Old 07-22-2004, 05:14 PM
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Default RE: Does a 1/4" Arrow Length Matter

I agree with Dr. Kill on this one. I'm sure everyone else is right about the 1/4" not making a difference, but in my fairly novice state of bowhunting I need to know that everything is perfect. Although I've learned that its almost always me and not equipment. It still helps to rule out any equipment issues. Just my thoughts.
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Old 07-22-2004, 06:02 PM
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I have never had a problem with the 1/4 inch except now with my new rest. My arrows are now 1/4 inch too short. They will pop off the string when using a broad head. I'm still shooting field points but know I need to spend some money on new arrows for hunting. That extra 1/4 inch won't matter for shooting.
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Old 07-22-2004, 06:22 PM
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I agree with the others. if you think it is going to bother you later if you miss or even shoot a little higher. Take them back, the guy said he would replace them.
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Old 07-22-2004, 08:36 PM
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If you decide to keep them, make sure your MZE will lift a broadhead past the riser.
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