Memac63 Report post Posted August 24, 2014 Every so often when I'm practicing in my back yard I miss the target and hit my block wall, which generally ends the life of that arrow. So I've been using inexpensive Allen eliminator carbon arrow from Walmart for my target practice. I'm using a Diamond Infinite Edge set for about 65lbs of draw weight and a 27.5" draw length. The Allens are 29" arrows but seems to work well enough. I busted another leaving me with four so I went to get a couple more but picked up some 30" Carbon Express Speak Freaks instead. At $7 a piece I might as well start getting arrows from Robinson's or Bull Basin or Sportsmans Warehouse but I thought I'd spend a few extra bucks this time and give them a try. I'm thinking I should shorten them however, the 29" Allens weren't so long that I have been concerned but I think 30" arrows might be longer than I should be shooting. Should I shorten them? Should I shorten the Allens while I'm at it, I'm thinking I should trim to 28". I haven't trimmed arrows before but I think I have the right tools and can make it happen, willing to try at any rate. Any wisdom, thoughts, guidance before I try? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest oneshot Report post Posted August 26, 2014 I think it depends on what you are attemping to do, are you shooting for fun? to enter comps? for hunting? If for fun, any old arrow will work for you. If you are thinking of enter comps/hunting, I think you should use what you will be shooting during the comps/hunting... Anyway, you should go to a good archery shop and have your draw length measured, then have the arrows cut to length when you buy them... Cutting carbons takes the right tools, the shops you buy them at have the right tools and the knowledge, it is free when you buy from them so take advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Memac63 Report post Posted August 26, 2014 I bought the bow for hunting deer and elk, I have taken it deer hunting these past two seasons but my success at even locating bucks has been a bust so far. Got a rifle whitetail hunt in the Chiricahuas coming up late Nov with a buddy, I may take the bow. I'll look at local shops next time I buy arrows, thanks for the tip, sounds worthwhile. I tend to try and save $$$ wherever I can by doing things myself but it's not always the right answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
