"Correct" arrow length
What is the shortest that you would suggest cutting arrows?
On my recurve setup, I'm currently using A/C/C arrows which have been cut to 28.5" AMO, with 100 gr points. The points are fairly long and add at least 1/2" to the arrow length, possibly a bit more. I have my clicker set to very approximately half way up the screw in clicker extension on my riser (a W&W AXT if relevant).
The Easton catalog states about measuring the arrow to 1" (minimum) forward of the arrow rest at full draw to get the "correct arrow length". It doesn't specifically state whether you should allow for the point length in this calculation.
This has all come about because I'm starting to shoot at the longest target ranges (100 yds, 90m) for the first time, and at 90m I've found I'm at about the limit on where I can move my sight and still hit the target. I've been shooting and grouping well at 70m for a while. I have had a suggestion about getting lighter arrows (ACE's or X10's) cut significantly shorter (perhaps as short as 27") which I estimate would take the cut arrow, less pile, to be almost level with the pressure button at full draw (perhaps just an extra .25" forward of the rest), basically the idea being to shed as much weight and excess length as possible from the arrow. The ACE or X10 points add a fair amount of length to the arrow once installed, so even this short the chance of me overdrawing off the rest is (I think) going to be minimal. But is this a good idea?
Thanks
On my recurve setup, I'm currently using A/C/C arrows which have been cut to 28.5" AMO, with 100 gr points. The points are fairly long and add at least 1/2" to the arrow length, possibly a bit more. I have my clicker set to very approximately half way up the screw in clicker extension on my riser (a W&W AXT if relevant).
The Easton catalog states about measuring the arrow to 1" (minimum) forward of the arrow rest at full draw to get the "correct arrow length". It doesn't specifically state whether you should allow for the point length in this calculation.
This has all come about because I'm starting to shoot at the longest target ranges (100 yds, 90m) for the first time, and at 90m I've found I'm at about the limit on where I can move my sight and still hit the target. I've been shooting and grouping well at 70m for a while. I have had a suggestion about getting lighter arrows (ACE's or X10's) cut significantly shorter (perhaps as short as 27") which I estimate would take the cut arrow, less pile, to be almost level with the pressure button at full draw (perhaps just an extra .25" forward of the rest), basically the idea being to shed as much weight and excess length as possible from the arrow. The ACE or X10 points add a fair amount of length to the arrow once installed, so even this short the chance of me overdrawing off the rest is (I think) going to be minimal. But is this a good idea?
Thanks