What is a draw length?

What is a draw length?

Draw Length is the distance from the nock point to the throat of the grip plus 1 3/4″. Typically, this length will also be about the same length of arrow needed by the compound archer. To measure your draw length, stand with your back to a wall stretching your arms out against the wall.

How do I know if my draw length is too short?

If the draw length is too short, you will feel “bunched up” or uncomfortable because you are too compressed. In addition, the elbow will have a fairly big bend in it in order for you to get the string to your face. Often, I am asked whether the elbow should be bent or straight.

What size arrows for a 26 draw?

28 inch arrows

What happens if my arrow is too long?

If you shoot an excessively long arrow, not only will the excess shaft weight result in a heavier and slower flying arrow, but the added length may necessitate changing to an even heavier/stiffer arrow spine.

What weight arrows should I shoot?

Also, we strongly recommend that you use an arrow with at least 5 grains of weight per pound or draw weight (if you are shooting a 60 lb. bow, you should use and arrow of not less than 300 grains). This includes your field point or broadhead. The next factor we will discuss is arrow length.

What is the standard arrow diameter?

Most wood arrows come in diameters of 5/16″, 11/32″, and 23/64″. Be sure to use a test kit or at least use a spine chart when choosing spine. Wood arrows/shafts come in 5# spine groups as they can be a bit more “touchy” on getting the right spine.

Are small diameter arrows worth it?

Better Downrange Velocity Because skinny arrows maintain more of their speed, they also have more kinetic energy and better penetration at longer distances. At 60 yards, small-diameter arrows lose a lower percentage of their initial velocity than a larger-diameter arrow.

How is FOC calculated?

Subtract center of the arrow measurement (calculated in step 1) from the balance point (calculated in step 2). Multiply the resulting number in Step 3 by 100. Divide the resulting number from Step 4 by the arrow’s overall length. This number is the F.O.C.

What is ideal FOC?

Your goal is to shoot an arrow with an FOC between 11 and 15 percent. This is ideal for hunting setups and will ensure pinpoint accuracy at longer distances.

How much FOC is too much?

When it comes to FOC it’s better to err on the large side. Studies have shown that arrows with a larger FOC carry more impact downrange and generally penetrate better. Don’t go overboard though (beyond 18 percent). Too much FOC will make arrows point-heavy and less aerodynamic downrange.

What is a good FOC?

Recommended FOC The best FOC for hunting arrows ranges between 10-15%. Larger FOC arrows will carry with them more power and penetrate better than those with less FOC.