How To Choose The Correct Spine Arrow For A Recurve Bow

How do I know what spine arrow I need?

The first variable you need to look at is draw weight. As draw weight increases, so should arrow rigidity (spine). Also, we strongly recommend that you use an arrow with at least 5 grains of weight per pound or draw weight (if you are shooting a 60 lb. bow, you should use and arrow of not less than 300 grains).

How do I match my arrows to my recurve bow?

Once you’ve determined your draw length, simply add 1 to 2 inches to that, and this will be your ideal arrow length. So if your draw length is 28″, you should be using arrows that are between 29 and 30 inches long.

What spine arrows for 30 lb recurve?

800 SPINE WORK BEST WITH A RECURVE OR LONGBOW BETWEEN 30 AND 40 LBS OF DRAW WEIGHT. 30” ARROWS IN . 600 SPINE WORK BEST WITH A RECURVE / LONGBOW BETWEEN 40 AND 50 LBS OF DRAW WEIGHT.

How do I choose recurve arrows?

When choosing arrows for a recurve bow, the weight is related to the poundage of your bow. Lighter bows tend to work best with lighter arrows, and heavier bows work best with heavier arrows.

How do I match my arrows to my recurve bow?

Once you’ve determined your draw length, simply add 1 to 2 inches to that, and this will be your ideal arrow length. So if your draw length is 28″, you should be using arrows that are between 29 and 30 inches long.

What happens if arrow spine is too stiff?

Shooting an arrow that is not stiff enough, or a group of arrows that vary in stiffness, will cause you to be less accurate. An under-spined arrow will veer right, while an arrow that is too stiff will favor slightly left.

What happens if your arrows are too lightly or heavily spine for your bow?

If your arrows are too lightly or heavily spined for your bow, the “archer’s paradox” movements will be extreme, resulting in poor arrow flight and loss of accuracy. (It’s better to err on the stiff, or too heavily spined, side.) Arrow manufacturers publish selection charts that match bow weights to proper arrow spine.

What spine arrow for 50 lb recurve bow?

Gold Tip’s spine chart recommends an arrow with a 500-spine rating, assuming the arrow carries a 100-grain point. Take that same 50-pound bow, but increase the arrow length to 30 inches, and the chart calls for a 400 spine.

What spine arrows for 35 lb recurve?

600 spine carbon at least 30″ long with 100gr points to start.

What arrows for a lb recurve bow?

Normally though, you should use approximately 10 grains of arrow per pound of draw weight. So, if you have a 50 pound recurve bow, your arrows should weigh about 500 grains. Of course, you can go heavier if you want to maximize your potential for penetration.

How heavy should my recurve arrows be?

Traditional archery hunting arrows should weigh between 375-1000 grains depending on the bow draw weight and arrow length. The bow draw weight will always be countered by the weight of the arrow. Example: A 40-pound bow draw weight should use a 500 gr arrow.

How do you know what size arrows you 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 are 300 spine arrows used for?

Spine 300 arrows, suitable for draw weight 50-60lbs recurve bow and compound bow.

What arrows for a 70 pound bow?

A 350 grain arrow (the minimum weight recommended for a 70lb compound bow) moving at 320 feet per second (fps) has a kinetic energy of 79.57 ft-lbs and a momentum of .

What spine arrow do I need for 80 pound bow?

300 spine arrow would work, but if you wanted even more weight you could put in a brass insert and gain some weight.

What are 300 spine arrows used for?

Spine 300 arrows, suitable for draw weight 50-60lbs recurve bow and compound bow.

What grain arrow should I shoot for deer?

Under most deer hunting conditions a heavyweight arrow in the 8 to 9 grains per pound range is a fine choice producing arrow speeds in the 220 to 235 fps range. If the shot distance may approach 30 yards then a mid-weight, full-length arrow pushing a medium sized broadhead is the best choice.