Guide to Buying the Best Recurve or Compound Bow Arrows

You may have spent a great deal of time choosing the best compound or recurve bow most suitable for your needs but have you thought about which type of arrows that you should use? Selecting the correct arrow type is essential for success and should match your bow correctly and be really suitable for the type of archery you will be doing. Are you going to be using the bow principally for hunting or for target practise? What are the different types of construction materials and which type is suitable for your needs?

Wooden Arrows

In the past all arrows were made from wood but today wooden arrows are used mainly in longbow competitions and by novices. They are not usually used by more advanced archers as they do not give consistent results as there are always some differences in the weight and shape of the arrows. Arrows made from wood are easily broken and can warp although they are inexpensive and are good for beginners to practise with.

Fiberglass Arrows

Fiberglass arrows are more consistent than wooden arrows as they are uniformly made but they are brittle and easily broken. They are a good choice for hunting and can be fitted easily to various draw lengths.

Aluminium Arrows

Arrows manufactured from aluminum are much tougher than either fiberglass or wooden arrows. They are reliable and consistent in use.They can be bought in a broad array of sizes and types so you are sure to find one correct for you and your bow. Their consistency and reliability make them a good choice for hunting and competition use and they are also made with arrowheads that are interchangeable. They are more expensive than fiberglass arrows so may be unsuitable for novices who tend to lose a lot of arrows. Cheaper arrows would be a better choice until your skills improve!

Carbon Arrows

Serious archers tend to use these types of arrows because they are high speed, durable and consistent. They are manufactured with a core of aluminium with an outer coating of carbon composite material and are very robust so won't break easily as fiberglass arrows can do. They are undoubtedly the very best arrows made but they are costly so are typically used only by serious archers.

Other Things to Consider

Fletches currently are typically manufactured from synthetic materials although some handmade feather fletches can be found. Stability is given to the arrow by the fletches during flight and to improve the speed. Experiment with a range of types to find out which ones feel best. The point also needs to be considered. The point used on a hunting arrow, for instance, needs to be specially designed. Lastly, protect your arrows with a quiver and pack some spare drawstrings.

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Compound Bow Buyer’s Guide

Choosing a compound bow is an essential part step for any budding archer. There are many different things to take notice to:

Axle Length

The axle length refers to the complete length of the bow. The shorter the axle length the easier the bow is to hold and carry. But, what you gain in maneuverability you give up in accuracy. That is, a longer bow is more forgiving to archer. So, if you are new to the sport I would buy a longer bow to begin with.

Draw Length

The easiest way to calculate your draw length is to enter your local bow show and have a professional assist you, but if you are purchasing a bow on the internet this is almost never possible. So, for an easy estimation of your draw length - hold your arm out by using a clenched fist as if you are holding the bow a the ready. Then measure from the beyond your fist to the closest corner of your mouth. This will get you approximately your draw length.

Brace Height

Brace height is the measurement from the string to the grip while the bow is at rest. Basically the smaller this distance is the faster the bow. But, again, with speed you give up accuracy for beginners. If you are new, stay on a brace height of over 8 inches.

Draw Weight

This is genuinely a personal preference, but don't get one too big for you to shoot. Make sure you are able draw the bow easily. Also, keep in mind what sort of game you are hunting as you many have to get a stronger bow to pull down that big game.

Overall Bow Weight

Again, this is an individual preference; but I want you to be conscious of the overall weight of the bow you choose. Most beginners make the mistake of getting a bow that is overweight to hold at the ready.

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