Quiet hunting. For thousands of years, the human species survived in the wild until it finally conquered it thanks to acquired skills and technologies. But even today, the use of onions is an art. Modern hunting has become a sport, but with the help of the most advanced tools and weapons. The current development of technologies for the manufacture of bows and arrows and additional devices provides an opportunity to choose individual samples that will make your hobby comfortable and productive.
Quick Tips on Arrow Spine
It is well known that the arrow flying with the bow begins to bend, forming gradual oscillations, which are then aligned during the subsequent flight. And the calculation of the correct balance of bending makes it possible to determine the quality of the arrow’s flight. For example, if the arrow is too weak, it is unnecessary to use it with a powerful bow because it can lead to dangerous health consequences. And that is why bows in a strong tension need harder arrows, and with decreasing weight of the arrow itself, its stiffness decreases.
By the way, one of the ways to select an arrow is a mark with the spine number. After making the arrow, the 880-gram weight (1.94 pounds) is fixed and suspended, and the deviation from the arrow axis is indicated as a numerical index (350, 400, 500, etc.).
Arrow shafts go through an incredible amount of stress with each shot you do, and their integrity can degrade from time to time. This substantial dynamic stress on the back end and the flexing they experience during each image and impact can have a negative, cumulative effect on performance. And yes, arrows can break. Keep this in mind and renew your arrows.
About Arrow Weight
Another critical piece of information about the arrow, which can be learned from the appropriate markings and used for individual selection, is the arrow’s weight, which is traditionally indicated in grains per inch, or GPI. First of all, the weight depends on the material from which the product is made (wood, aluminum, etc.). One of the most common materials for arrows is Pre-preg – carbon fiber. Thanks to the properties, you can easily vary the weight flexibility. It should also be borne in mind that the arrow’s total weight includes all the components of this product: all sorts of inserts, plumage, wrappers, etc.
Arrows can be divided by weight into:
– Light (350);
– Medium (420-500);
– Huge (600+).
Why Arrow Weight Matters
So why is the weight of the arrow so important? First of all – because of the safety of its use. Yes, the wrong arrow for your bow can undoubtedly lead to a failed hunt and your injury. Arrow shafts must be strong enough so that the momentum given by the bowstring is transmitted to the arrow as comfortably as possible. Too light an indicator can damage not only your bow but also your health. And too heavy an arrow does not fly properly.
Bow manufacturers indicate their safety ratings, around 5 grains per pound so that the user understands the weight of the arrow to work with.
Arrow Weight Pros and Cons
Now let’s try to understand the pros and cons of choosing the weight of the arrow. For example, a light arrow flies farther but makes more sound than a heavy one because the golden arrow does not absorb enough momentum from the bowstring. Also, heavier arrows have a more fabulous penetrating property since they retain the shot’s energy much longer. Given these properties, you can choose a comfortable product under the necessary conditions when choosing the arrow’s weight. If hunting requires rapid-fire, lighter arrows are needed so that the animal does not have time to hide or react appropriately. But when hunting large game, it makes sense to use a medium-sized arrow to enter the body deep enough to damage the vital organs of the animal.
Pick Your Arrow
So, based on our previous tips, you can start choosing arrows for your comfort and performance. Always remember that all arrows fly and hit the target differently. That is, we recommend testing all weight categories of arrows to understand your needs. And do not ignore the advice of professionals – an experienced salesman will always understand the difficulty of the task and ways to solve it. There are also quite convenient arrow spine calculators, in which you can choose the type of bow, IBO Speed (fps), Draw Weight (lbs), Point Weight (grains), Insert Weight (grains), Shaft Length (inches), Wrap Weight (grains), Fletch Weight (grains), Nock Weight (grains), Bushing Weight (grains).
Also, keep in mind that the best thing is to choose the most arduous and heaviest arrows that your bow can handle because it is worth thinking before the hunt about the force with which your arrow will hit the target. And don’t forget about the wind – a well-chosen arrow will allow your bow to give enough momentum to minimize the effects of crosswinds.
