pinkcamogirl13 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I am new to bowhunting. I recently bought a Bowtech Heartbreaker. It has a 25" draw length and up to 60lbs. I currently have it set at about 50. I do not have an a good archery shop in the area so I was going to order some arrows. I'm not sure what size I need....PLEASE HELP!! (PS...I'm hoping to find some pink arrows!! :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Ok well first what is your acualy draw length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkcamogirl13 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I haven't changed anything on the bow...and it feels correct where its at so I will say 25... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Welcome to the forums Pinkcamo girl! Congrats about getting into archery. OK...you have a 25" draw. Usually depending on the arrow rest the arrow gets cut 1" after where the arrow meets the rest. Before you order arrows and have them cut, you need to get a longer arrow than you need. Nock it to the bow string and draw it back in a safe direction. Have someone mark the arrow 1" beyond where the rest touches the arrow. That should be your arrow length. You really should have your arrows measured by someone who knows what they are doing. Once you order arrows and have them cut, there are no returns if they are the wrong size. I hope this helps you. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Exactly what he said the one inch gives roon for the arrow head weather it be a field point or broadhead. I shoot muzzy fixed blade broad heads and the broad head is out past my hand so there is no way i can get cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) good advice given... i'll add that when you pick an arrow you should pick one with a 0.500 spine with shooting a 100 gr head/point. ....my fiance had some custom made for her and they came out good with some pink. ....here's a chart that might help, if you can follow it.... http://www.eastonarchery.com/uploads/files/51_hunt-sel-chart.pdf Edited March 2, 2012 by dbHunterNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoodsbowhunter Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I have been told you can measure from your shoulder (about where your armpit is) to the tips of your fingers. Im not sure how acurate that really is but thats about how my arrow length is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkcamogirl13 Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks for all the help....I have another quesion...I was looking at some arrows on ebay...They were Ted Nugent Gold Tip 3555 Pink Carbon Arrows Raw Shafts...Are these okay?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I didnt look at em but gold tip is a good brand. I shoot gold tip 600's for 3d archery turnies but for my hunting bow i shoot Beman ICS Hunters 400. They fly really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Thanks for all the help....I have another quesion...I was looking at some arrows on ebay...They were Ted Nugent Gold Tip 3555 Pink Carbon Arrows Raw Shafts...Are these okay?? yes... assuming your draw length and weight is correct. also assuming they're uncut and full length then they'd work. you should have a shop cut them and first check your draw length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 As with most manufacturers of arrow shafts. The number of the arrow almost always designates the spine strength. For instance the 3555 GoldTips you are speaking of can handle a range of draw weight from 35lbs to 55lbs this is to ensure that your arrow will not shatter upon releasing that energy into the shaft. AND THEY DO SPLINTER! Be so careful with carbon arrows. Flex them, and look for splintering each time, before and after you shoot them. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) There are a lot of good responses here concerning "arrow length", however, the type of arrow that flys best with your set-up is about more then "arrow length". The stiffness (spine) of the arrow is also an important factor in getting the arrow to fly true as does the weight of the field tip. Here is a chart to help: Carbon Arrow Spine Chart, Converted to Actual Spine Deflections, All Brands I also found this YouTube video that maybe of help: It helps you understand arrow dynamics. There are lots of others on this site that understand arrow dynamics better then I do and I am sure that they will help. good luck to all the dog Edited March 4, 2012 by pointing_dogs_rule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkcamogirl13 Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I ended up with Carbon Express 250 Hot Mayhem in pink...Thanks for all the help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I ended up with Carbon Express 250 Hot Mayhem in pink...Thanks for all the help!! they won't shoot as flat with a heavier tip. they are a little stiff though. if you use a 125 gr point they might be close to perfect and be a little more accurate. the added weight will help penetrate better too. have fun and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Spend the time and drive to an archery shop. I guarantee two things: when you aren't hitting your target, you will say... "It cost more to lose these arrow than it would have to drive 30 miles and get them cut right." The second thing is when you are hunting and spend all the time and money and a deer walks by and your arrow goes under, over, sideways (exaggeration), you'll say "I should have gone to an archery shop." Go to an archery shop. It will create confidence in your arrows, which will help you shoot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Glad you found some you like. I hope they shoot alright. Those pink arrows are actually pretty cool looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkcamogirl13 Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 What size arrows do I need??? HELP!!! Thanks again for all the info..I spent over 2 hours at an archery shop this weekend. I learned so much about shooting and arrows. I will be headed back before hunting season to get the proper hunting arrows and I need to change a few things on my bow. Now it's just time to practice shooting and getting my form correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 yup at a shop you can learn a lot in a quick period of time. you can definitely hunt with those. practice until you get tired or feel you're not doing something or things you're supposed to, then take a break and go back to it later. not sure who coined this but they're right... "practice doesn't make perfect. perfect practice makes perfect." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 When practicing...don't push yourself too hard. I shoot about a two dozen at a session. Sometimes more than that will make you tired and thats when you start losing arrows and shooting with bad form. It is good to just draw your bow...hold it... let it dowm. Draw it...hold it....let it down. What you want to do is create muscle memory in your back muscles. That way drawing your bow becomes effortless and second nature to the way you are asking your back muscles to perform. Kind of like the way a baseball player takes practice swings to get his muscles to loosen and get used to moving the way they do. Keep this in mind. When hunting, that first cold shot is the one that matters. With muscle memory working...your body just goes into killer mode and you make the shot. Good Luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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