Arrow Length vs Draw point

[Steve Cover]

With my shooting style, I draw a 30" arrow

I shoot barebow and draw to the side of my face. (Index finger on right eyetooth for consistency)



Does anyone use a different draw point?

How long of an arrow do you use, and how does your draw point work out for you?

Steve

[Josh]

Hey Steve, welcome!   

To answer your question, I draw 28" to the corner of my mouth...  I want my arrows to be at least an inch longer than that to the back of the point.  (Broadheads and field points)  but most of my arrows are 30" to the back of the point like yours...    -josh

[Pat B]

My draw length is 26". When my index finger hits the corner of my mouth I release. Most of my arrows are 29" to 30" long.

[Justin Snyder]

How long is the arrow in the photo? That looks like the perfect length to me.

[Scowler]

My draw lengh is 25" to the corner of my mouth.  My arrows are, on average, 29" long.  I find that longer arrows are more accurate for me.

[Steve Cover]

How long is the arrow in the photo? That looks like the perfect length to me.

I draw 30" to the back of the arrow head. 

Do you have the same draw index point as I do?

Steve

[Tsalagi]

My draw is 27", but I like my arrows longer for a couple reasons. First, a little longer makes in unlikely to draw a broadhead into a finger. Second, if the arrow breaks behind the point, I can re-taper, re-point, and re-use the arrow.

[Justin Snyder]

How long is the arrow in the photo? That looks like the perfect length to me.

I draw 30" to the back of the arrow head. 

Do you have the same draw index point as I do?

Steve

I draw to the corner of my mouth, that is 29 1/2" for me. If you buy shafts, they usually come around 31" and I always leave them full length. If I make my own shafts, I make them 32-33 for the extra weight.

[Steve Cover]

I draw to the corner of my mouth, that is 29 1/2" for me. If you buy shafts, they usually come around 31" and I always leave them full length. If I make my own shafts, I make them 32-33 for the extra weight.

I just buy 100 Port Orford Cedar shafts (2 Boxes) at a time, and match them as close as I can for weight and Spline.  The few that fall to each side of the bell curve are usually made into Flu Flus for Frisbee shooting or cut in half to cross bow bolts.

It usually takes me a few years to bust them all up... (My friends and I do a lot of stump shooting).

I have never been interested in a real heavy arrow, have also been apathetic about producing my own shafts.  (Might be fun to try sometime, but it would only be for the fabricating pleasure, not out of a desire for extra weight.)

Are you going for the weight in a hunting arrow for greater penetration, or are you matching required weight for some type of competition?

Here is a picture of a deer a friend of mine shot last year with a simple home fletched cedar shaft.

I would classify the amount of penetration as adequate without the need for a heavier arrow.  Washington State requires a minimum weight 437 Gr. Arrow with a Broadhead 1" or wider.

I believe that Curt's arrows are also in that weight range.



I'm enjoying the polite conversation.  Wish it could have started sooner.

Take Care

[half eye]

Hey Steve,
       I'm just curious...did your friend shoot that white tail through the head on purpose? Thanks.
half eye

[Steve Cover]

Hey Steve,
       I'm just curious...did your friend shoot that white tail through the head on purpose? Thanks.
half eye

He didn't say.  I know it was a fairly close shot in heavy cover.  It could have been the only shot available.

I'll ask him..

Steve

[Steve Cover]

My draw is 27", but I like my arrows longer for a couple reasons. First, a little longer makes in unlikely to draw a broadhead into a finger. Second, if the arrow breaks behind the point, I can re-taper, re-point, and re-use the arrow.

Sounds like a good plan.

Right now, if an arrow breaks at the base of my field point, I cant re-taper. 

These arrow get a weighted cartridge case blunt. 

When, not if, this arrow breaks, I salvage the fletch and turn the (Closely inspected for cracks) shaft into 12" crossbow bolts.

I like your idea..

Steve

[El Destructo]

I shoot 30-31 inch Arrows...I draw between 28 and 29 inches depending on the Bow with my Index Finger to the Corner of My Mouth... and if your Friend tried for the Head Shot...only shot or not....I would have passed for sure....just not a sure enough shot....seen deer taken in Rifle Season with Arrows still stuck in them from Poor Shots...or just Bad Shooters.....JMO