What arrow should I use for my recurve bow?
Carbon arrows are probably the all around best choice for most recurve bows, whether it be for practice target shooting, competitions and even hunting. Carbon arrows tend to be accurate, durable and are more safe than cheaper alternatives like fiberglass arrows.
How do I find the right arrow for my bow?
You simple take your draw length and add 0.5″ up to a maximum 1″ to determine appropriate arrow length. So if your draw length is 28″, you should get arrows with a maximum length of 29″. What this will do is give you an arrow that will be just long enough to clear the front-most part of the arrow shelf.
How heavy should my arrow be recurve?
| Archer’s Weight | Suggested Draw Weight |
|---|---|
| Medium-Frame Female (130-160 lbs) | 25-35 lbs |
| Small-Frame Male (120-150 lbs) | 30-45 lbs |
| Medium-Frame Male (150-180 lbs) | 40-55 lbs |
| Large-Frame Females (160+ lbs) | 30-45 lbs |
What spine of arrow do I need?
Adding weight to the front of the arrow weakens its spine. That’s why Gold Tip recommends a 400 spine for a 27-inch arrow with a 100-grain point shot from a 60-pound bow, but also recommends a 340-spine arrow if its length and draw weight stay the same, but its point weighs 150 grains.
What length arrow do I need?
The standard way to measure arrow length is from the back of the point to the throat of the nock. Your draw length and arrow spine will influence your arrow length. If you’re a 28-inch draw length and want an arrow that ends at the front of the riser, your arrow length would be around 27 inches.
What length arrows should I use?
A good rule of thumb is to cut it no shorter than the middle of the riser. At full draw, your arrow end would sit right in the middle of the shelf. The best way to determine how long you want your arrows to be is to nock a full-length, uncut arrow and draw it back.
What arrows should I be using for a recurve bow?
Carbon arrows are probably the all around best choice for most recurve bows, whether it be for practice target shooting, competitions and even hunting. Carbon arrows tend to be accurate, durable and are more safe than cheaper alternatives like fiberglass arrows.
Who makes the best recurve bows?
Bear Archery Grizzly. The Grizzly is our top pick in the realm of recurve bows. Bear archery has a history of building great bows, and this one is no exception. The design is fantastic and it really packs a punch.
How to choose arrows for rrecurve bow?
How to Choose Arrows for a Recurve Bow. Discovering new arrows can feel like an overwhelming challenge with so many divergent options available to traditional archers. Depending upon your requires there are a few ways to narrow down your arrow options. The elementary steps for choosing an arrow are giving below: Firstly, choose your arrow material carefully. Arrow material includes Wood, Carbon, Aluminum, or Fiberglass.
How do I shoot a recurve bow?
The easiest and safest method is to use a bowstringer when you first learn how to shoot a recurve bow. A bowstringer attaches is a cord that attaches to both ends of the bow limbs. Then, by stepping on the cord and pulling up on bow, you bend the limbs down which enables you to safely hook on the bowstring.