How do I choose the right arrow for my compound bow?

You simple take your draw length and add 0.5″ up to a maximum 1″ to determine appropriate arrow length. So if your draw length is 28″, you should get arrows with a maximum length of 29″. What this will do is give you an arrow that will be just long enough to clear the front-most part of the arrow shelf.

What are the different types of arrow tips?

The wide variety of arrow points includes:

  • Broadhead points. Use broadhead points for big game.
  • Field points. Use field points for target practice and small game hunting.
  • Judo points. Judo points are used mostly in grassy areas for small game.
  • Blunt points.
  • Fishing points.
  • Bullet points.
  • Safety first!

What arrow tip is best for hunting deer?

Top 6 Hunting Arrows for 2021

  1. Easton Archery Axis Long Range. In an age where some hunters want faster, sleeker projectiles, micro-diameter arrows are taking the hunting world by storm.
  2. Victory V-TAC 27.
  3. Easton Archery FMJ 4MM.
  4. Victory VAP-SS.
  5. Gold Tip Airstrike.
  6. Carbon Express D-Stroyer.

What arrow weight should I use?

A light arrow has a finished GPP of 5 to 6.5 grains for each pound of draw weight. A midweight arrow weighs between 6.5 and 8 grains. Heavy arrows weigh over 8 grains. This information can be important when shooting a recurve, barebow or compound.

How do you figure out what size arrows you need?

The standard way to measure arrow length is from the back of the point to the throat of the nock. Your draw length and arrow spine will influence your arrow length. If you’re a 28-inch draw length and want an arrow that ends at the front of the riser, your arrow length would be around 27 inches.

What grain arrow tip should I use?

With choosing a broadhead weight, most bowhunters are trying to achieve the ideal 12-15% front of center (FOC). FOC is important as it aids in a flatter shooting arrow and penetration. Most bowhunters are running a 390-430 grain arrow with broadhead to achieve this.

What are blunt arrow tips for?

Blunt Points Kill by shock. May be made from rubber or plastic. Flare out at the tip to form a much wider striking surface, which delivers more shock to the target. Used with flu-flu fletched shafts for squirrel hunting.

Is a longer arrow more accurate?

Yes longer arrows are more stable. It has to do with rear lever arm. The longer it is the more stable. This is why to get a short arrow to have the same stability you increase foc.

What makes a faster arrow?

Every quarter-inch of brace height can make a big difference in how well you shoot. Of course, the shorter the brace height, the faster the bow. But, again, speed is worthless without consistency, so strive for a fast, forgiving brace height. Seven inches seems to be the perfect balance.

What arrow spine do I need?

The first variable you need to look at is draw weight. As draw weight increases, so should arrow rigidity (spine). Also, we strongly recommend that you use an arrow with at least 5 grains of weight per pound or draw weight (if you are shooting a 60 lb. bow, you should use and arrow of not less than 300 grains).