Arrow length

[HoffDawg]

Does length matter? Let's say I shoot a 28" arrow, and I have a couple 30" arrows. Will the 30" shoot different than the 28?

[Harvey]

Interesting question. I'd think so. I'd think the shorter arrows would be faster?

[angrybroadhead]

Length changes weight, speed and spine. Depending on your setup, it may make a little impact but it could make very noticeable over 20yards.

On a new bow setup, arrows are typically shorter than the draw length. I shoot a 27 in Z7 with 25.5 Axis arrows.

[txcountryboy86]

My z7 is a 28.5 draw and i shoot 27in arrows,...............if you have 30 inch arrows u can have the cut and have new inserts put in and they will be the same, as long as they are the same weight and spine.
Yes the shorter arrows will eb faster but a little less KE

[oktx]

The longer arrows will probably be weaker and and won't fly a broadhead well.

[HoffDawg]

Also what about the length of the vanes? 2" vs 4"?

[thebomb6_99]

Also you need to think about to you want that broad-head behind your hand at full draw. I would stick to the longer arrow

[txcountryboy86]

Also you need to think about to you want that broad-head behind your hand at full draw. I would stick to the longer arrow

As long as the arrow is still over the shelf(for lack of a beter term), he should be good, im prolly going to start shooting 28in arrows instead of my 27s just for that 1 extra inch that would be over the shelf below and infront of my rest.

[txcountryboy86]

i have always ben told that your arrow should be 1/4 to 1/2 inch longer than the point where your arrow contacts your rest at full draw, but i am going with 3/4 inch longer when i get back from iraq.

[TEAM SHARK]

i have always ben told that your arrow should be 1/4 to 1/2 inch longer than the point where your arrow contacts your rest at full draw, but i am going with 3/4 inch longer when i get back from iraq.

I just got back from the shop. They said it should 3/4 inch longer than the rest. I asked them what about 1 inch in front of the riser and they said that it was important for alot of the older bows, not so anymore.

[bowhuntntxn]

You guys must not have been shooting during the days of the overdraw!!! There were some set ups that could get the tip of your arrow about 3 inches behind your wrist! And those were hunting set ups too!!

As long as the shaft of the arrow is on the rest, and not the insert, you should be fine. Every change you make to an arrow shaft has some sort of reaction. If you go shorter, the spine might be too stiff, and it wont shoot well. If you change you fletching length, it will make the back end lighter which will soften the spine, and it might not shoot well.

IMO the art of tuning an arrow to the bow(which is just as important as tuning the bow to an arrow) is a lost art form.

[cjkozik]

I would have everything the same.. Fletching length and arrow length.. I dont think you will see that big of a difference with different setups at close distances, but once you get out there in yardage is were your gonna see it..

[TAMU Hunter]

the extra length adds extra weight to your arrow, on average a standard hunting arrow weighs 9 gpi. So the extra 2 inches will add 18 grains to your overall arrow, that would be like going from a 100 grain broadhead to a 118 grain broadhead.

[txcat44]

Length changes weight, speed and spine. Depending on your setup, it may make a little impact but it could make very noticeable over 20yards.

On a new bow setup, arrows are typically shorter than the draw length. I shoot a 27 in Z7 with 25.5 Axis arrows.

X2.... I switched from 30" to 28 and the 20yard did not change how ever my 50, 60, 70 (AZ hunting) changed quite a bit.

[Hornytoad]

More than anything the flight of the arrow is affected because of spine difference in the 2 lengths VS point of impact from 18 grns more weight. Especially if he's close to the high side near the break over point in arrow spine needed for poundage and draw.