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I am thinking about getting my carbon arrows cut down to size. If it matters Im pulling 60 pounds, 28" draw, and have 4560 carbons. Will I get better performance with the cut down arrow?
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I have talked to a couple of pro shops about this same question and it seems like everyone has a different opinion. but in my experience it didnt make that much difference to me. Im pulling 63 pounds with a slightly longer draw i cut down half my arrows and left the other the way they were and shot field points and broad heads at different distances and it didnt make a difference to me but every one is different i would suggest doing the same. cut down a few and practice,practice,practice.
people say it'll gain speed and stiffen your arrow by cutting them to length. Don't know if it's true, but makes sense. I cut all mine down.
How long are they now? They should only be an inch or two past the rest at full draw.
I wouldn't monkey around with arrow length too much. A properly tuned bow in the hands of a well practiced archer will perform well no matter what arrows you are using.
steve182 is right and a +1 for him!
I would cut them down... stiffer and faster. You benefit from all the speed you can get.
I shot full length arrows before that were 4-5 inches past my rest and they didn't shoot very fast. When I got them cut to size, they shot much straighter and faster. The longer the arrow, the more the arrow drops because of the weight.
MLH said it right. 1-2 inches over the rest at full draw.
you will gain more in fps of arrow flite you would need to shoot threw a grap to no how much and it will stifen the arrow more stay safe thow like mlh and buckhunter have said
I heard that it does increase spped,accuracy, and less likely to shatter because it vibrates quite a bit less than when not cutt.
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people say it'll gain speed and stiffen your arrow by cutting them to length. Don't know if it's true, but makes sense. I cut all mine down.
How long are they now? They should only be an inch or two past the rest at full draw.
I would cut them down... stiffer and faster. You benefit from all the speed you can get.
steve182 is right and a +1 for him!
I shot full length arrows before that were 4-5 inches past my rest and they didn't shoot very fast. When I got them cut to size, they shot much straighter and faster. The longer the arrow, the more the arrow drops because of the weight.
MLH said it right. 1-2 inches over the rest at full draw.
I wouldn't monkey around with arrow length too much. A properly tuned bow in the hands of a well practiced archer will perform well no matter what arrows you are using.
I have talked to a couple of pro shops about this same question and it seems like everyone has a different opinion. but in my experience it didnt make that much difference to me. Im pulling 63 pounds with a slightly longer draw i cut down half my arrows and left the other the way they were and shot field points and broad heads at different distances and it didnt make a difference to me but every one is different i would suggest doing the same. cut down a few and practice,practice,practice.
you will gain more in fps of arrow flite you would need to shoot threw a grap to no how much and it will stifen the arrow more stay safe thow like mlh and buckhunter have said
I heard that it does increase spped,accuracy, and less likely to shatter because it vibrates quite a bit less than when not cutt.
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