tonyp813 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Its my first year bowhunting and well ive been using goldtip arrows the way they come in the box wich i believe is 31 inches one person told me to through them away and go aluminum another says hey those arrows are too long another says just do what your doin........... so any sugestions 68 pound draw hoyt rage 2 tips. drop zone rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Keep the arrows, gold tip are excellent arrows, take the arrows, your bow and yourself to a bow shop if possible, and get your draw length measured then have the arrows cut... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 The Gold Tips are good arrows. Just check them for cracks occasionally. I usually get my arrows long enough so that the tip is ahead of my hand. That way if it falls off the rest it won't go through my hand or finger. Just about even with the front of the bow. Have a pro shop measure you and cut them. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp813 Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 my draw length is 27inches ive been to the bow shop and the guy there hardly wants to help anybody unless there his buddys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Then find another bow shop, try basspro, cabela, or gander mt. if you have one close by... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp813 Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 yea the next closest people we have here is dicks sporting goods or gander mt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricfirefighter Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 for hunting a good rule of thumb is 1 inch longer then your draw if you are 27 have them cut 28 out of the box i believe they are 32 inches so you will lose alot of extra wieght and gain alittle speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 then u want 28' arrows extra inch for broadheads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I always cut my arrows shorter than my draw length. I think my arrows are 26.5 and I have a 28" draw. I like my broadhead or field tips to rest their insert just on the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Find a new bow shop. Keep those arrows there good arrows. And get them cut down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) I would not think many serious hunters would argue that alum was better than carbon. I used to use alum for many years then switched to goldtip carbons a few years back. My draw length is 29 inches so I shoot 31 inch arrows (cut down just a little by my pro shop). One thing you need to watch is that your broadhead doesn't hit your sights as you draw. I know people with older bows/sights where this was a problem. I like the GT carbons a lot better than my old easton alum. Sorry to hear about your pro-shop. A good one isn't always easy to find. Edited October 24, 2009 by fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterwebb Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 get a friend and nock a arrow go to full draw with a friend on your side have him or her mark the arrow 1 inch in front of your rest i shoot a 29 draw my arrow are 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Find a different bow shop and get your arrows cut. Those are the same ones I use. I shoot 50lbs at 27" my arrows are 29" long. I would rather be a hair slower and get the extra energy. I'm shooting 235fps. Plenty fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Some of us watch the length carefully now because out here the wind has an unnerving tendency to blow your arrow off the rest. If it has a broadhead on it and lands on the back of your hand you have a problem especially if you just released it. My drop away rests will let me shoot a 27 inch arrow. Common sense dictates a 29 inch arrow. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 My drop away rests will let me shoot a 27 inch arrow. Common sense dictates a 29 inch arrow. So what are you saying about those of us who shoot shooter arrows than our drawlengths? We lack common sense?:clown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I think different situations dictate different solutions. I can shoot a fair bit faster with a lighter arrow, but my bow still shoots straight and has a lot more energy with a heavier longer arrow. A guy shooting 70lbs may want a shorter arrow, lighter arrow, mechanical broadhead or whatever for his setup/situation. It doesn't make it wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterwebb Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 shorter arrow is a faster arrow speed kills if the wind is blowing fast enough to blow your arrow off your rest you should not shoot to begin with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I always cut my arrows shorter than my draw length. I think my arrows are 26.5 and I have a 28" draw. I like my broadhead or field tips to rest their insert just on the edge. Yup. I have a 28" draw, and my arrows are 27". I think it kind of depends on your bow design (reflex, deflex, etc.). You want your broadhead to be just shy of the rest at full draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 So what are you saying about those of us who shoot shooter arrows than our drawlengths? We lack common sense?:clown: If you have a contained rest like a whisker biscuit there is no problem. I'm not drawing the tip of an arrow past my hand no more than I'll put my hand in front of my gun's barrel. You have that choice. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 If you have a contained rest like a whisker biscuit there is no problem. I'm not drawing the tip of an arrow past my hand no more than I'll put my hand in front of my gun's barrel. You have that choice. Mark It's not so much the broadhead that gets you when an arrow comes off the rest, it's the shattered back half thats going through your hand. So, a self contained or not this will and does happen with any rest. You don't have to put your finger in front a barrel to get shot or hurt, any obstructed barrel will do the damage too you. It just tells us to inspect our equipment before we use it. Now to get back on topic here, Sorry. I shoot a 30 inch draw and my arrows are 28 1/2", most designs on the bows risers today allow this. The longer you leave you arrow the weaker the spine is going to be, not allwoing for optimum arrow flight. You should really find a good dealer to help you out with your problem. You owe it to yourself and the animal to have your equipment tuned and shooting great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 If you have a contained rest like a whisker biscuit there is no problem. I'm not drawing the tip of an arrow past my hand no more than I'll put my hand in front of my gun's barrel. You have that choice. Mark The broadhead is above your hand. It can't be behind it...at least for me it can't, the rest (ULTRA HD) won't allow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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