Picking an arrow length for a compound bow used to be a tricky business involving several considerations but not anymore.
Standard archery arrow length.
First measure your draw length.
Given a specific arrow spine an arrow that is shorter will be more rigid than a shaft of the same spine that is longer.
Bow with a 24 arrow you would need a more flexible shaft than a 60 lb.
Most people have a draw length of around 28 so arrows between 29 and 30 inches long are.
The procedure for determining correct arrow length requires a second person to mark the arrow.
How to measure arrow length the 3 best methods 1.
Now that you know your draw length add 1 or 2 inches to get the best arrow length for you.
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.
This method can be done alone if you do not have someone to help although you will need a tape measure.
Bow with a 30 arrow.
Hold the tape measure with the hand that you would usually hold your bow with.
For advice on learning about drawing a bow check out my how to shoot a bow guide.
Correct arrow length is partially determined by the shooter s arm length and therefore the person who will be shooting the arrows should hold and draw the bow for this procedure.
You will also need an assistant with a marker to help you.
We measure and trim all arrows to length using this standard amo now the ata method.
So if your draw length is 28 you should be using arrows that are between 29 and 30 inches long.
The best method of determining correct archery arrow length requires a bow with a light draw weight and an extra long arrow.
The vast majority of people will have a draw length of roughly 28 and for those people here are our arrow recommendations.
If possible use a measurement method that allows you to hold your compound bow as not every person will have the same shooting posture.
Be advised that some archery retailers may be unaware of industry amo.
Choosing the correct arrow length is one of the many difficult choices required of archers and hunters in the vast modern world of archery and bowhunting.
For example if you have a 60 lb.
Your draw length and arrow spine will influence your arrow length.
Arrow length standard of measurement the standard amo method of measuring an arrow is the distance between the bottom of the groove of the nock where the string rests in the nock to the end of the arrow not including the tip or insert.
The standard way to measure arrow length is from the back of the point to the throat of the nock.
If you have any questions about selecting the proper arrow for your bow that isn t covered here.
In this article we will discuss the fundamentals of selecting the correct arrow length and how to measure cut your own arrows to that length.
