For our purposes, a lightweight arrow will be one that has a finished weight of between 5 and 6 ½ grains per pound of your bow's maximum draw force. For example, a lightweight arrow for a 70-pound bow would have a finished weight (including broadhead) between 350 and 455 grains.
What arrows to use with a recurve?
Carbon arrows are probably the all around best choice for most recurve bows, whether it be for practice target shooting, competitions and even hunting. Carbon arrows tend to be accurate, durable and are more safe than cheaper alternatives like fiberglass arrows.
How do you know what arrows to buy for your 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.
How heavy should my recurve arrows be?
Traditional archery hunting arrows should weigh between 375-1000 grains depending on the bow draw weight and arrow length. The bow draw weight will always be countered by the weight of the arrow. Example: A 40-pound bow draw weight should use a 500 gr arrow.
How heavy of an arrow should I shoot?
Heavier arrows are slower but absorb more of the bow's kinetic energy. Bowhunters often choose heavier arrows for deeper penetration and better wind-bucking traits. Because heavier arrows absorb more energy, they're also quieter to shoot.14 jun 2018
What grain arrow should I shoot recurve?
Grains Per Pound 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.14 jun 2018
How heavy should my arrows be for deer?
A deer hunter can get away with a lighter arrow when the shot is perfect. But what if it isn't? That is when you need all the momentum you can muster. Personally, I believe the best hunting arrow/broadhead combination in one that weighs at least 400 grains.
What should you consider when matching a arrow to your bow?
Arrows must be matched with your bow. Mismatched arrows may not fly correctly or accurately. Perfect arrow flight can usually be obtained if the balance point on a completed arrow (a fletched arrow with the point attached) is located 10–16% of the distance forward from the center of the arrow toward the point.
What is an arrow that has not been properly matched to your body unlikely to do?
If your arrows are too lightly or heavily spined for your bow, the “archer's paradox” movements will be extreme, resulting in poor arrow flight and loss of accuracy.
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.28 nov 2018
What length arrow should I shoot?
A good rule of thumb is to cut it no shorter than the middle of the riser. At full draw, your arrow end would sit right in the middle of the shelf. The best way to determine how long you want your arrows to be is to nock a full-length, uncut arrow and draw it back.3 ago 2021
How heavy should my arrow be for my bow?
Bentcik said few Americans use arrows weighing 700 grains or more unless they're shooting traditional equipment. Archers who shoot a recurve or longbow normally use arrows weighing 700 grains or more.23 jul 2020