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    Joseph

    Joseph

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    Oct 13, 2009
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    Guys,
    I have a question regarding arrow length. My arrows are 32" (maybe 31" I am not at home) basically the full length they were when I bought them. They are the Carbon Force x-weave bow madness series 300grain. My draw length is 30" so these arrows don't hang that far forward of the riser's shelf as is. Should I bother shortening them? what would be the benefit? I could see it being necessary if I had a 27" draw but how about for my situation?
    Thanks.
     
    Joseph

    Joseph

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    Thanks lx1x ! good link. I had to print it out to read later in the evening, quite a bit of info there..
     
    boss66tcode

    boss66tcode

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    Sep 8, 2008
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    Joseph, I think you are good on the arrow length.

    BTW: you stole the pic of me at the cornfield keg party from high school and used it as your avatar - who showed you that pic anyway?:party29:
     
    VNVGUNNER

    VNVGUNNER

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    Nov 13, 2006
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    lx1x said:
    you must be using an overdraw rest.
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    QAD HD Pro on both of my Hoyts, I shoot with arrows cut to 1" past the rest.
    Your draw will be longer then your arrows on most Compounds. Anything past that is a waste, in my opinion. Risers and rests will differ from bow to bow.

    Years ago, we were looking for more speed from the older Compounds and would use 3" to 4" overdraws off the riser/shelf.

    I still have an old Jennings compound with a 3" overdraw and an old TM style hunter rest. 30" draw and 26 1/2" arrows. :D We thought they were fast. :lol2:
     
    lx1x

    lx1x

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    Apr 19, 2009
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    VNVGUNNER said:
    QAD HD Pro on both of my Hoyts, I shoot with arrows cut to 1" past the rest.
    Your draw will be longer then your arrows on most Compounds. Anything past that is a waste, in my opinion. Risers and rests will differ from bow to bow.

    Years ago, we were looking for more speed from the older Compounds and would use 3" to 4" overdraws off the riser/shelf.

    I still have an old Jennings compound with a 3" overdraw and an old TM style hunter rest. 30" draw and 26 1/2" arrows. :D We thought they were fast. :lol2:
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    :thumbsup:;)
     
    lx1x

    lx1x

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    Apr 19, 2009
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    VNVGUNNER said:
    In reality your right, there is somewhat of an overdraw built into the newer fall away rests, as they are installed at the edge of and behind the riser.
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    yes.. noticed that myself.. but its all good.. its just personal preference. ;)
     
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