Hi all. I'm experimenting with a longer draw length, and I'm looking for an opinion on arrow length. Here's a pic for reference. If I can get away without buying all new arrows,obviously that's easier on my budget.
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Is this arrow too short?
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Not for field tips IMO...I wouldn't shoot it with broad heads, but I know lots of people that would.
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That's about where my arrows ended up after using Ontarget2 software to get the correct spine. I personally don't see any issues with broadheads either as I'm not in the habit of putting my fingers in front of my arrow. If you look at the photo you would need to increase the length by about 3 inches to reduce the risk of slicing a finger and even at that it still could be done. I say shoot away!
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Me too. While conventional wisdom would say for broadheads your arrow ideally should extend about 1" beyond the shelf, the risk where your arrow is extremely low, especially if you're someone who flexes (tests) their arrows frequently.
I haven't seen one in awhile, but overdraw bows were common in the 1980's and 90's. They allowed archers to shoot a short, short arrow to increase spine while keeping weight low. These allowed the tip of the arrow to come at rest at full draw way behind the bow hand. Yes, they increase risk, but IMHO, not drastically. Should an arrow break during the shot, it's much more likely that if something damages your hand or forearm, it will be a shard from the carbon arrow, not the broadhead.
http://www.bow-international.com/uncategorized/the-overdraw-understood/
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I would not shoot BH at that length. I want all my fingers. Maybe I am overly cautious or maybe I am smart. I don't know. I do know I took a buddy to the ER years ago for stitches from a BH that sliced him while shooting. Also, I like the added weight. Never too heavy an arrow for me.
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I would not argue with this. "Smart" is always better! The mere fact that you've posted this question shows you understand the risks involved, and therefore might be better not shooting these arrows if it's going to hang on your mind during shooting. However, in your pic, the end of the arrow is barely behind any part of your hand. This makes it very hard for an arrow going forward to catch your hand. Now, the overdraw, that's a different story. I would never fire a broadhead off of an overdraw.
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My arrows are about the same length and have never had a problem with field points or broadheads. Should not be a problem as long as you keep your index finger low as you have it in the picture.
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I shoot arrows that are only about 1/4" past my launcher blade which is in the center of my shelf. No issues what-so-ever.
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I wouldn't have any issues there...shoot them if you feel comfortable
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Most arrow manufacturers tell you to cut the shaft about 1.25" after where the arrow is laying on the rest. So I think you are fine. But watch those fingers. My friend also have his arrows cut that way but his pointing finger is pretty high. The finger got on the way of fletching couple times. I'm kind of scared watching him shooting. But he said this is how he have been shooting for a long time and don't want to change it.
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Myself and many others have been shooting broadhead tipped arrows like that for decades with no issue especially with a WB rest.
Secondly, you should find whomever showed you how to grip a bow and smack them vigorously about the face and head. You don't actually "grip" a bow and you already have a wrist strap installed so STOP choking the grip!!!!
Secondly, you should find whomever showed you how to grip a bow and smack them vigorously about the face and head. You don't actually "grip" a bow and you already have a wrist strap installed so STOP choking the grip!!!!
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