what would be the best arrow length for a 75lb drawback Buckmaster PSE compound bow?
im a noob at technical archery statistics. i read somewhere that ‘usually an arrow the same length as a bow’s drawback works best.’ my bow’s drawback length was written on it as 31″, so i bought 31″ carbon arrows and they seemed to work fine, maybe a little shaky on take-off. and then i noticed that my arrows were sticking out a good 1 1/2-2 inches from my bow, so i got some 30″ arrows. but these are totally retarded. everytime i let fly them i can see the backends of them flapping back and forth on their way to the target, very inaccurate and sometimes veering completely off course. im sure getting a bow with a weaker drawback weight would solve my problem, but i like my bow. any other suggestions? should i go back to 31″ arrows or get an even shorter length?
Are you using these for hunting or just for target shooting? Hunting arrows need to accomodate a broadhead, so you need something even longer than 31″ so that the broadheads don’t touch your hand.
Either way, arrows have a spine size and length. The spine size determines the static spine, and the length, point weight, bow poundage determines the dynamic spine. First when you buy an arrow, you need to go to the arrow manufacturer’s website. They usually have an arrow chart. For compound it’s very straight forward, you take your bow poundage, and the desired length, it’ll give you the arrow size that you need. If the size doesn’t match with your poundage and draw length, it’ll give you these funny erratic flights.
Here’s how draw length is measured on bows, the draw length is the length from the nock groove to the back of the bow. Usually this means the length from nock groove to the arrow rest plus 1 3/4″. So you’re about right on with that 31″ arrow. If it flies funny, you need to tune the arrow, first consult the chart to make sure the size is right. For carbon arrows, the size might say something like 400 or 500 or 350, others list a poundage range 5575 or 4060. Aluminum shafts also have 4 digit numbers, but they say different things, 2315 or 2016. Take the 2016, that means the shaft outer diameter is 20/64″ and the wall of the shaft is 16/1000″ thick. Note, that it says nothing about the actual spine of the shaft.
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The fact that he was fired in dry waste does not mean that many can handle modern bows fire in a couple dry without damage. If you see traces visible, it might still be good. A simple way to check if it is taken in a dry Q-tip and gently rub against members of his bow. If there is a small crack, cotton fiber is captured. In this case, call the PSE and see if it can replace some couples. If no cracks, taken in the field and carefully give it a shot. goggles and other safety equipment you have. If there is a decrease in power and no change in the vibration or sounds, then the arc must be good to go.
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A little advice here. You will do better if you stay away from the speed bows if your main intent is to hunt with a bow. The broadhead tipped arrow gets a little tempermental at higher speeds. And the faster bows will always have a lower brace height which makes them less forgiving then a slower bow with a higher brace height. And remember the golden rule of bow hunting- Accuracy kills- speed doesn’t.
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