Arrow size question

[Red Rider 450]

I just got a new bow a few weeks ago. Parker Inferno. The arrows I have, Carbon Express 250 ,were from a previous bow. The website says I need a 350 for this bow(Inferno).

I know the 250 is a lighter arrow and would think it might make a differnece in penetration. Will it affect accuracy? What are the down sides to this? I am going to get some heavier arrows, just wondering what difference it would make. Thanks

 

[Rowdy]

For one thing, you'll find that shooting the lighter ones will cause your bow to be noticeably louder, than with the heavier ones. This I learned from experience. I'm no expert, but have been told that too light of an arrow is damaging to a bow....JMO

 

[Red Rider 450]

Thanks. Makes sense

 

[bparchtech]

Rowdy is right! Every bow is designed to shoot a minimum wieght arrow. for instance, my bow is designed to shoot atleast 350gr. total wieght. Anything 350 or less is close to dry fireing the bow and could result in damaging the bow or injury. Plus a lighter arrow will likely be louder. Not to mention an under splined arrow could result in accuracy problems. A heavier arrow will also have more penatration and connetic energy.

 

[knightrider]

plus the underspined arrow can bust and go through your arm,hand, or whatever else is in the way

 

[ghosthunter]

Inadequate spine will result in too much ocsillation of the arrow and definitely affect arrow accuracy.

 

[Red Rider 450]

Thanks guys. I guess I better go get some new arrows!

 

[UTGrad]

Inadequate spine will result in too much ocsillation of the arrow and definitely affect arrow accuracy.

X 2...probably underspined.