And like everything else in archery, preference and getting that feel of that archery balance is essential in making things happen. What will happen if you don't get the right spine balance? Well, there are two possibilities:. Well, that depends. But aside from learning about the different arrow types plus, the fletchings and points mentioned above , simplify matters by keeping these two essentials in mind:.
Hope you get to pick the right arrow! Should you use wooden arrows for your compound bow? This reddit thread tackles this issue!
The Sticks Outfitter Youtube Channel presents a great case on how to choose arrows for your compound bow! Did you know that there's a program that will help you choose arrows for your compound bow? This article explains how to make use of this awesome tech!
How to pick arrows for compound bow? It Begins with Your Draw Length The first and most important step you need to do is to find out what your draw length is. Quickly explaining what draw length is, here's what you need to know: Draw Length — essentially the distance created when you pull back on a bow.
Compound Bow Draw Length — compound bows only shoot at full draw. So, you'd need to determine first your draw length, then find a bow that will adjust to that length. How to Measure Draw Length — a tried-and-tested method to measure draw length is by measuring your arm span. Do this by: Stand with your arms out Make sure your palms are facing forward Ask a buddy to measure the distance from the tip of one middle finger to the other Divide the measurement by 2.
You can get all the details on draw length here. Find an Arrow; Know its Material Next up is to determine what type of arrows you should use for your compound bow. Determine Arrow Length After selecting what type of arrow you'd want to use, you can now then focus on the intricate details! Determine Arrow Weight You're now ready to choose the appropriate weight for your compound bow's arrows.
You can determine this depending on what you plan to use your compound bow for: Hunting — if you plan to hunt some game, then you'd want your arrows weighing from grains per pound of draw weight. Target Practice — firing some arrows in as shooting range? The recommended weight would be from grains per pound of draw weight. Look at the Arrow Spine The spine will help you find out on how stiff the arrow is. Know Your Arrows! Carbon Arrows Carbon fiber arrows often have a woven pattern.
Composite Arrows If target shooting is your focus, then these are the arrows to choose. Aluminum Arrows Aluminum arrows are great for beginners. Fiberglass Arrows You Can, But Wooden arrows are rarely used nowadays. Know Your Fletchings! A subtle enhancement to look out for when picking arrows are fletchings: All About Vanes Vanes are great for outdoor shooting. All About Feathers Feathers are best for indoor shooting. Your Combination If needed, you can have an arrow customized with several fletchings.
Pointing Towards Arrow Tips Now, let us find out more about the different arrow points for your preferred type: Bullet Points Bullet points are designed for target practice. Field Points Field tips are good for practices too, or to hunt small game.
Broadheads Broadheads are designed to cause large wounds. Grabbing Points Grabbing points hardly get lost when practicing.
Bow Fishing Points Bow fishing heads are specialized for fishing. Blunt Points When the need arises or if state jurisdiction requires it , blunt force may be needed when hunting prey. Incendiary Points The stuff of Rambo dreams! Well, there are two possibilities: Too much spine — less accurate shots with the possibility of the arrow flying sideways! Too little spine — the arrow may collapse upon release. So, check the arrow spine out! What is the Perfect Arrow for my Compound Bow? But aside from learning about the different arrow types plus, the fletchings and points mentioned above , simplify matters by keeping these two essentials in mind: Hunting — choose arrows that will work best outdoors.
Depending on the need as well, always make sure to stay in line with state laws. Target Archery — usually within the confines of a controlled environment. This takes into account all of the unlimited variables and components of an arrow, broadhead design, fletching weight, additional arrow wraps, insert weight and bow speed. To determine the correct spine, you can check out the static spine chart below. This chart is based on a gr.
If you use a gr. If you use a 85 gr. As draw weight increases, so should arrow spine. The diameter of a hunting arrow is another big component of arrow selection. Should you select a mid-sized arrow or go with an ultra micro-diameter arrow? Personally, I made the switch to micro-diameter shafts a few years ago for hunting and I will never switch back. Small-diameter shafts enable increased penetration due to less surface area and friction behind the broadhead.
This enables your arrow to maintain momentum for a longer period of time. The reduced surface area of an arrow smaller in diameter also reduces the amount of drift your arrow will see on a windy day. Since most micro-diameter shafts are lighter, they allow you to use more weight up front to improve flight characteristics and long-range accuracy.
They still enable you to maintain kinetic energy due to increased wall thickness. One of the most critical points to consider with any arrow is straightness.
I never cut my chances on accuracy by purchasing an arrow shaft of lesser quality. This is even more important nowadays because of the increase in bow efficiency. Probably not, but why take the chance when you are bowhunting antelope or high country mule deer out west in more open terrain and further distances.
This also comes with a price increase, so be sure to take that into consideration. All arrow weights are measured in grains per inch GPI. Lighter weight arrows tend to be more popular due to the impressive speed numbers that you can achieve. Lighter arrows fly faster and potentially straighter, but at the same time these fast arrows can be hard to tune and require perfect form. Heavy arrows have higher kinetic energy, momentum and are easier to get to fly straight.
They are also quieter. A heavier arrow will also resist wind drift due to increased momentum easier to alter a light object in flight than a heavier one. My current arrow setup weighs in at For me, this is a perfect combination of speed, kinetic energy and momentum. Fish Points As the name implies, fish points are often used for bow fishing.
The barbed point, which is sometimes spring loaded, secures the fish until you can land it or bring it onto the boat. Judo Points These arrow heads have a blunt or flat tip, which grabs onto anything they hit and will stick straight up. Broadheads If you intend to hunt bigger game animals, you are going to need broadheads.
They are very sharp — like a razor blade — and lined with blades. There are a few different types of broadheads you can get. Before shooting, the tip will look similar to a field tip with the blades folded down but, upon hitting an animal, the blades spring open, creating a large, cutting surface area.
There is some speculation on whether these fly more accurately because they are more like a field tip with less wind resistance. It will have a fixed blade at the front and a mechanical blade folded behind this. Like the normal mechanical it will open up upon hitting the animal. Factors to consider when selecting arrows Now that you know the parts of your arrow, you need to know more about the features of your arrow. Length Arrow length is determined by your draw length as your arrow needs to be longer than your draw length Read our article on starting out bow hunting to find out how to measure your draw length.
If your arrow length is too short, the arrow can fall off the arrow rest and shoot you in the hand. If your arrow length is too long, it can fly awkwardly. A good guide is inches longer than your draw. Spine The spine of an arrow is pretty much its bendability. Like many things to do with bow hunting, the explanation on how to choose your spine is quite in-depth.
With me so far? But what happens then is that the arrow shaft is now slightly off centre. This applies mostly for trad bows, as compound bows usually have a bend in the riser that lets the arrow sit almost perfectly straight. Things you should know about spine: — All of your arrows need to have the same spine. Diameter Target archers will usually get a thicker diameter of arrow as they have a higher chance of hitting lines for a higher score.
As with spine, the more expensive the arrow, the less variance you will get and the straighter the arrow. Weight The weight of your arrow will be determined by a few different things and is measured in grains or grains per inch GPI.
Factors: — The diameter of the arrow — The thickness of the walls of the arrow — Material the arrow is made of The weight of the arrow will directly correlate with the poundage of your bow. Tip The weight of the tip is something you also need to factor in.
This will depend on how you want the arrow to behave. BUT, hunters usually prefer a heavier tip and generally speaking, the bigger the animal, the heavier the tip you will want and the higher the poundage of your bow. Arrow Materials Arrows are usually made from one of four different materials. Wood The OG. Okay for beginners to use for target practice when getting used to their bow.
A lot of variation arrow to arrow. Not often used in competition archery but some traditional hunters and long bow shooters will use them. Another benefit is you can actually make them yourself. If this interests you, there are loads of videos on how to make your own arrows. Aluminium These are a little bit more costly than wood but pretty versatile.
Aluminium can be used for target or hunting. They are a little stronger than carbon arrows and great for shooting at targets when you have tight groupings as they are less likely to break if they hit each other. Carbon Stiff arrows and great for heavier bows but can be a little pricey. Often used with compound bows for hunting. Carbon arrows can be made very thin for better penetration. However, they are prone to splinter.
If your arrow splinters, dispose of it as soon as possible, a splintered or damaged arrow can be very dangerous. It has the same benefits as a carbon arrow: light, stiff, and performs well in wind but combine some of the benefits of carbon arrows too.
They are good to use with longer distance shots and popular with competition archery. But be warned: they can get quite expensive. Measurements for different arrow materials Wood Wooden arrows use a pretty easy 4-digit measurement system. For example, if you are buying an arrow with next to it, this means the arrow is made for a bow that is between 40 and 50 pounds.
Pretty easy. Like the type of wood used or the spine. Aluminium Aluminium arrows also use a 4 digit number. However, this number has nothing to do with your bow poundage. The first two digits are the actual diameter of the arrow in 64ths of an inch. The last two are the thickness of the walls of the arrow measured in ths of an inch. Not as simple but not too hard. Carbon This is where it gets tricky. Different manufacturers can sometimes use different measurements. The most common measurement is a 3 digit number.
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