What diameter are arrow shafts?

Most wood arrows come in diameters of 5/16″, 11/32″, and 23/64″. Be sure to use a test kit or at least use a spine chart when choosing spine. Wood arrows/shafts come in 5# spine groups as they can be a bit more “touchy” on getting the right spine.

What is the inside diameter of an arrow?

S “standard” Diameter is 6.5MM, H “Reduced Diameter” is 6MM, X “Micro Diameter” is 5MM, and our “Ultra-Micro” G Diameter is 4MM (utilizing Deep Six components.)

How is arrow shaft measured?

Correct arrow length is measured from the bottom, inside of the nock groove (deepest point where the string goes into the nock) to the cut end of the shaft, not including the point or point insert.

What is the maximum diameter of the arrow shaft?

The maximum diameter of arrow shafts shall not exceed 9.3mm (arrow wraps shall not be considered as part of this limitation but may not extend further than 22cm toward the arrow point when measured from the nock groove where the bowstring sits to the end of the wrap).

Does arrow diameter matter?

The idea that a small-diameter shaft will penetrate deeper than a larger-diameter shaft makes sense, since the smaller diameter results in less surface area and, therefore, less energy-robbing friction.

What is the inside diameter of a 5mm arrow?

Easton seem to have a problem with showing specs of their arrows. The 5mm FMJs does show the diameter… 400 spine is 17/64″ which is 6.7469 mm and he 340 spine is 9/32″ which is 7.1438 mm.

What is the inside diameter of a 6mm arrow?

What Size Do You Need?

How do I determine my arrow size?

The standard way to measure arrow length is from the back of the point to the throat of the nock. Your draw length and arrow spine will influence your arrow length. If you’re a 28-inch draw length and want an arrow that ends at the front of the riser, your arrow length would be around 27 inches.

What diameter are crossbow bolts?

The most common choices in arrows range from . 328 (21/64) to . 344 (22/64) and I have tried . 359 (23/64) with no problems encountered.

Do smaller diameter arrows penetrate better?

Micro-diameter arrows also maintain their speed better downrange. Because skinny arrows maintain more of their speed, they also have more kinetic energy and better penetration at longer distances. At 60 yards, small-diameter arrows lose a lower percentage of their initial velocity than a larger-diameter arrow.

What is the size of a standard arrow?

S “standard” Diameter is 6.5MM, H “Reduced Diameter” is 6MM, X “Micro Diameter” is 5MM, and our “Ultra-Micro” G Diameter is 4MM (utilizing Deep Six components.) The new nomenclature immediately allows you to relate one size to another, and makes it a lot easier to select the right components for your preferred arrow.

How straight are your arrow shafts?

But for the real experts, for the high-octane buyers who only get the best, every arrow maker has their pro-grade shafts which claim a straightness of +/-.001-.002″, which is truly outstanding. As you might expect, these premium grade arrows fetch a premium price (+$130/dz).

What are arrow shafts made of?

The foundation of every arrow is the SHAFT, a long hollow tube usually made of aluminum or carbon/graphite composite materials. The rear of the arrow is fitted with a small piece of molded plastic called a NOCK, which allows the arrow to physically attach to the bow’s string.

Are carbon arrows going to be small diameter?

The best selling aluminum arrows of the 80’s and 90’s were all in excess of .343″ O.D. So perhaps the standard ICS style carbon shafts are already small diameterarrows. But as long as consumers see micro-diameters as an innovation, the current narrative is likely to continue.