Arrow length?
11-14-2002, 11:08 AM
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kenosha, Wi USA
Posts: 499
RE: Arrow length?
Like Range mentioned, it can depend on what you're trying to accomplish. The purpose for Easton stating 1" is a safety factor so that you don't draw too hard and too far into the wall (before so many cams had a really solid back wall) and have a chance of the arrow being drawn past the arrow rest, especially with a broadhead on. Then you would be in some trouble.
11-14-2002, 03:18 PM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Palmyra PA USA
Posts: 292
RE: Arrow length?
I have 2 inches hanging off the front of my bow for a couple of reasons:
1) Arrow durability - The little bit of extra length neccessitates that I use a stiffer arrow. A stiffer arrow is a more durable arrow.
2) Heavier arrows - It is easier to find the heavier arrow weights that I prefer in a stiffer arrow than it is with weaker arrows.
3) Close range point of aim - Shooting "instinctively", the extra length on the arrow makes it easier to see the arrow in my periferal vision, particularly for close hunting distance shots.
4) Arrow Salvage - Finally (an this is a minor point), if an arrow breaks off right behind the point (most common break with wooden arrows at least), I can retaper the broken end of the shaft and still have enough length to use it for stumpshooting or squirrel hunting.
1) Arrow durability - The little bit of extra length neccessitates that I use a stiffer arrow. A stiffer arrow is a more durable arrow.
2) Heavier arrows - It is easier to find the heavier arrow weights that I prefer in a stiffer arrow than it is with weaker arrows.
3) Close range point of aim - Shooting "instinctively", the extra length on the arrow makes it easier to see the arrow in my periferal vision, particularly for close hunting distance shots.
4) Arrow Salvage - Finally (an this is a minor point), if an arrow breaks off right behind the point (most common break with wooden arrows at least), I can retaper the broken end of the shaft and still have enough length to use it for stumpshooting or squirrel hunting.
11-17-2002, 02:07 AM
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kilauea Hawaii Hawaii, USA
Posts: 155
RE: Arrow length?
Mine are cut the same as my draw length so only the tip extends out past the risor. That's for when I shoot with sights, release aid and two-prong arrow rest. When I shoot with fingers instinctive with a shelf style arrow rest, I like to have at least 1 inch of shaft extending out past the risor. But I wouldn't want any more than 2 inches.
Nic
Nic
11-18-2002, 04:07 PM
#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Eveleth Minnesota USA
Posts: 134
RE: Arrow length?
I have mine about 2.5 inches past the rest I'm shooting 30 inch 2216s my draw length is 27 -27.5. I'm thinking of going to 2213s at 28-28.5. Durability concerns me but, My main concern is accuracy. I would't mind picking up a little speed just so I can tighten up my pin gap a little I would like to have a 50 yd. pin I just don't have room right now.
