And even after all that research they are more than likely to want to try out a different arrow spine anyway. The result is waiting for months before they finally make their purchase. I find that many beginners get very confused trying to determine the perfect spine and end up becoming paralyzed due to over-analysis. After a few months of shooting and once you’ve become better acquainted with your compound, you can delve in deeper into the world of arrow spine and buy some extra, better arrows. Just go for arrows that are advertised as being suitable for bows that meet your’s in draw weigh. draw weight” etc.Īs such, especially if you are buying over the internet, don’t worry about spine right now. Instead, they provide a threshold such as “suitable for bows with up to 55 lbs.
When purchasing arrows online, manufacturers often don’t mention the spine of the arrows. Different arrow manufacturers use different values when indicating the spine of their arrows, which confuses beginners significantly. Learning about arrow spine takes time, and you will need a decent amount of practice before you determine the perfect spine for your shooting style and technique. There are a few reasons why I have not discussed this, however: What About The Spine Of an Arrow?Īrrow spine is a very important (possibly the most important) trait to consider when choosing arrows for a compound bow. (And remember – this is the total weight of the arrow, including all parts and broad heads / field tips). So if you can’t find arrows that meet the exact criteria outlined above, just go for any in the 5 to 8 grain range. In reality though, as long as your arrows weigh anywhere between 5 and 8 grain, you’ll have success using them for both hunting and target practice purposes. The reason for this is that lighter arrows travel in a straighter line and hence are easier to shoot in very tight groups, while heavier arrows travel somewhat less straight but deliver more kinetic energy for better flesh penetration. You probably noticed that arrows used for target practice are lighter than those used for hunting. The only thing you can absolutely NEVER do is use an arrow that weighs less than 5 grain per pound of draw weight, as this will severely damage your bow void your manufacturer warranty. The values above are not set in stone, however. draw compound bow, this would mean an arrow weight of between 360 and 480 grain. If you want to hunt, you want an arrow with a total weight of between 6 and 8 grain per pound of draw weight. of draw, you want to use arrows that weigh in total between 300 and 360 grain. If you want to target practice, you want the arrow to weigh in total (shaft, vanes, insert, nock and field point combined) around 5 to 6 grain per pound of draw weight. The weight of your arrows will vary depending on your objectives: It does not include the length of your field points or broad heads. Keep in mind that the length of an arrow is measured from the deepest part of the nock groove, to the end of the shaft. 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. Source: Hunters Friend (click to enlarge) So if your draw length is 28″, you should get arrows with a maximum length of 29″. You simple take your draw length and add 0.5″ up to a maximum 1″ to determine appropriate arrow length. Thanks to advances in technology and improvements in design, things have become much easier. With older compound bows, choosing the proper length of your arrows was a somewhat complicated process. The alternative is to visit an archery pro-shop in your area and have them measure draw length for you, though I understand this is not possible for everyone. This approach is surprisingly accurate and very rarely delivers inaccurate results. If you do not own a compound bow nor have access to one, you’ll need to follow the draw length calculation method outlined in this article. #Pse bow and arrow how to#
I simply want to teach you how to make a quick, educated selection that will let you get started with shooting your compound bow as quickly as possible, without spending weeks researching the subject and studying up on physics. While it’s by no means all-inclusive, and I could probably write a short book on arrow selection, I don’t want to burden you with this.
This is why I’ve prepared the following guide for you. The subject of choosing arrows for a modern compound bow is vast, to the point where it will make any beginner archer’s head spin.
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