Arrows for beginner bow hunter?

[vmaxfrank]

I just bought a used bow with my Christmas money. It's an old Pearson Cherokee, 60 lb with 28" draw, which feels about right for me (5'9" with with about the same wingspan).

It did not come with any arrows. Any recomendation on arrows for mainly target practice? Do I want cheap ones now and better ones closer to hunting season or should I practice with what I want to hunt with. Also advice on length, carbon vs. al, etc. would be great. Remember the only other bows I've shot are the old bear bows I had as a kid.

 

[woodzy]

Use the same arrows you are going to hunt with, that way you will get your bow sighted in w/ those arrows. Carbon. Length is measured with both arms straight out in front of you palms touching- then measure finger tips to chest, that is approximate draw length.

 

[Bubba700]

Best thing to do is take you and the bow down to a local shop and have them set you up and set the bow up for you. I would go with carbons, practice with what you are going to hunt with other wise you will have to change your set up later in the year and start from scratch again on dialing things in.

 

[Skogen]

Carbons would be your best choice imo. A bit more expensive then aluminum, but dang they fly nice.

Target practice with what you will hunt with. That way when you pull up, it is second nature, you dont even think about it. You just pull up and wack, dead elk.

 

[Rmk900rider]

Practice with what you hunt with. Carbon are by far the best arrows out imo. Go to a local archery shop and they should be able to set you up. Many options for carbon arrows now a days.

 

[The Fourth Wolf]

Bubba nailed it.

Take the bow to your local shop and get your draw length measured. Then have the bow adjusted for YOUR draw, then determine a comfortable draw weight for you, THEN and only then buy arrows.

Arrows possess a relative stiffness important to accuracy. This property is called "spine". Arrow spine depends on length, diameter, material and wall thickness. There are hundreds of different arrows on the market but only a handful that match your personal requirements.

Your bow shop can walk you through all of it.