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New to archery...what arrow size do I need?
« on: February 01, 2012, 06:25:47 PM »
I'm a rifle hunter that wants to try archery. First to shoot for fun, then eventually Turkey hunting. Thanks to my brother in law I now have a nice used bow that fits me, but I don't know what length arrows I need. I would like some advice on arrow brand, type, length. Also, what would be a good release for me purchase? And last, what is a good priced, easy to use, sight for me to start with? Thank you for the help.

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Re: New to archery...what arrow size do I need?
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2012, 06:34:09 PM »
your best bet is to take it to a pro shop and have them check it out before you shoot it. check your draw length and the bows draw length. than they will point you in the right direction on arrows.

Agreed! Let the pros set you up with the right stuff and you'll be much happier shooting. Get in touch with your local bow shop and take a lesson, too.
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Re: New to archery...what arrow size do I need?
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2012, 06:34:42 PM »
Go down and talk to "RED" at the archery shop just north of Chewelah. She knows her stuff. That's where I went and she set me up, I already had a bow I bought on-line. She used to shoot for Hoyt if I remember right. Very well worth it.
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Re: New to archery...what arrow size do I need?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2012, 06:36:02 PM »
we need some specs like draw weight, draw length to figure out arrows...to start out i would go for cheaper arrows then upgrade when you startlosing less arrows...sights are pretty much all the same...id go with bigger sized pins ...as for releases i like to try them before i buy any bow shop will let you try them

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Re: New to archery...what arrow size do I need?
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2012, 06:36:53 PM »
Don't stop with turkey. Nothing like smelling an elk before you run one through. It's awesome.
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Re: New to archery...what arrow size do I need?
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2012, 06:47:54 PM »
Take it wo a local shop. They will cut the arrows to the right size and get you setup. I have shot a lot of different arrows and I am pretty stuck on goldtips. You can get the expenditions at about 75.00 a dz. My wife and bro shoot them. I shot the xt's which run about 120.00.
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Re: New to archery...what arrow size do I need?
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2012, 06:58:26 PM »
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..to start out i would go for cheaper arrows then upgrade when you startlosing less arrows...

 :yeah:

Ive.been shooting the cheap stuff for a.few years now. It has been a long time since ive lost or broken a number of arrows so im starting to think about a more spendy, light weight arrow to pick up a little speed.

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Re: New to archery...what arrow size do I need?
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2012, 06:59:43 PM »
Thank you. I will stop in at the archery shop in Chewelah. The bow I have is a PSE Nova. 28" draw length, its at 50lbs. now with a 60lb. max. Big game hunting is a possibility down the road once I become very a comfortable and confident shooter. I appreciate the feedback.

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Re: New to archery...what arrow size do I need?
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2012, 07:01:00 PM »
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Re: New to archery...what arrow size do I need?
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2012, 10:13:18 PM »
You will probably find yourself with a arrow like a goldtip 55-75. That will cover all the ranges on your bow. 50 is a little tuff because its right on the line to move into a stiffer spine. If you go to the 35-55 it will be a little light on spine and you will have a harder time getting to the minimum required arrow weight.
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Re: New to archery...what arrow size do I need?
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2012, 10:36:15 PM »
i love the jim fletcher 44 caliper release, super smooth also i like the buckle wrist strap

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Re: New to archery...what arrow size do I need?
« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2012, 08:54:11 PM »
Thank you again for the feed back. I'll let you know how it goes.

 


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