What kind of arrows for short draw, low weight

[doubledownranch]

I have got my girlfriend a new bow. She finally decided she wanted to bow hunt because she is scared of guns. It is a Martin that is 26" draw and 48#.

I have never shot anything that short or light weight. Can anyone tell me what the best arrow set up would be for this particular rig?

Thanks,

 

[Buck Assassin]

I don't know alot about arrows like some of the guys on here but Goldtips are great arrows for the money. The only arrow I have shot and liked better than Goldtips are Trophy Ridge arrows.

I am sure someone on here can give you some info!

 

[TNDeerGuy]

I have got my girlfriend a new bow. She finally decided she wanted to bow hunt because she is scared of guns. It is a Martin that is 26" draw and 48#.

I have never shot anything that short or light weight. Can anyone tell me what the best arrow set up would be for this particular rig?

Thanks,

What year and model is the martin and how long are her arrows and tip weight?

 

[doubledownranch]

2004 Martin Tracer.
26' draw length
45#
25" arrows. (whisker biscuit)

What grain/kind of broad head & arrows do you suggest?

(*She will be hunting deer & turkey with the same broad head)

 

[TNDeerGuy]

You will need an arrow with a 600 spine based on the information you provided, her optimum spine match is .624. There are many choices out there arrow wise�Gold Tips or Easton Epics and both are decent quality. I would also suggest a 100 grain point because she will already be slightly over-spined as it is and you want as much FOC as she can get to help in penetration. Broadhead wise, she really has no choice except to use a quality cut-on contact head, like a slick trick, muzzy or G5 strikers because of the low poundage and the resulting low k/e�34lbs out of the bow and 32lbs at 20 yds. Also, because of the low k/e her shot placement will need to be precise. Encourage her and help her, it is an awesome thing you are doing! If I can help, let me know!

 

[doubledownranch]

You will need an arrow with a 600 spine based on the information you provided, her optimum spine match is .624. There are many choices out there arrow wise�Gold Tips or Easton Epics and both are decent quality. I would also suggest a 100 grain point because she will already be slightly over-spined as it is and you want as much FOC as she can get to help in penetration. Broadhead wise, she really has no choice except to use a quality cut-on contact head, like a slick trick, muzzy or G5 strikers because of the low poundage and the resulting low k/e�34lbs out of the bow and 32lbs at 20 yds. Also, because of the low k/e her shot placement will need to be precise. Encourage her and help her, it is an awesome thing you are doing! If I can help, let me know!

Thanks Tndeer guy, I appreciate the advice. I'm taking her over to the range in Old Hickory this weekend so she can practice on the "large" targets rather than my block. Hopefully we won't lose any arrows that way.

Where abouts do you live in Old Hickory, that's where I live. I'm right off of Shute Lane. I can just about see the range from my place.

 

[TNDeerGuy]

You will need an arrow with a 600 spine based on the information you provided, her optimum spine match is .624. There are many choices out there arrow wise�Gold Tips or Easton Epics and both are decent quality. I would also suggest a 100 grain point because she will already be slightly over-spined as it is and you want as much FOC as she can get to help in penetration. Broadhead wise, she really has no choice except to use a quality cut-on contact head, like a slick trick, muzzy or G5 strikers because of the low poundage and the resulting low k/e�34lbs out of the bow and 32lbs at 20 yds. Also, because of the low k/e her shot placement will need to be precise. Encourage her and help her, it is an awesome thing you are doing! If I can help, let me know!

Thanks Tndeer guy, I appreciate the advice. I'm taking her over to the range in Old Hickory this weekend so she can practice on the "large" targets rather than my block. Hopefully we won't lose any arrows that way.

Where abouts do you live in Old Hickory, that's where I live. I'm right off of Shute Lane. I can just about see the range from my place.

Your very welcome! We actually boarded the practice range up last week, but the walking range is open year around. My advice is to get a piece of cardboard, like a pizza box, and attach some stickers or paint little dots on it and attach it to one of the targets (string it on both ends, tied to nails that you can sink into the haybale) at the end of the walking trail where the practice platform is.

I actually live about a mile from the range just over the line in Wilson.