What length arrows?

[zemmer18]

I have been bowhunting for 4 years now and the equipment I have is good because of the price, free!! I had my draw length checked at a pro shop and my bow was adjusted for me. I had asked about arrows and especially arrow length and the response I received was, it's a personal preference. Well I don't really know what I prefer or if I should have a certain length. Then I found out that the arrows I have been using for hunting, are mainly a target shooting or 3-d competition arrow. Well I have taken a buck and a doe with those arrows but ran across a pretty good deal the other night and bought some new arrows. Easton fall stalkers, 1 dozen, for $12.00 plus tax. Yup, $1 per arrow with nocks and inserts.
My old arrows are 27 to 27.5 inches long and are a 2017. The new ones are 30.5 inches long and are 2117. I guess I should stop rambling and ask my question: Does arrow length matter? If so, how do I go about firguring out what arrow length and for that matter what size arrow should I be using. And no carbon or aluminum doesn't matter to me even though I have been shooting aluminum. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

[fasteddie]

A shorter arrow will weigh less and fly faster . If the inserts are already in the longer arrows , you could heat the end up and remove the insert . Either take the arrows to a shop or ........ if you have a good tubing cutter , you could cut them yourself . Make sure the end of the arrow is square , no burrs ,and no sharp edges . Glue the insert into the arrows .
If the other arrows you are using work fine for you , cut the new ones the same length .
As for figuring arrow length . There are too many variences . Some use arm span , etc. .
With a broadhead on the shaft , it needs to clear the riser and to me that is the most important factor . I like the arrow to be past the riser so if the arrow falls off the rest , it isn't going to cut my hand but that's a personal preference ............I hope this helps . Maybe someone else will chime in .

[zemmer18]

Thanks Eddie - Makes sense about having it past the riser and my shorter arrows clear it just fine. I did get some shooting in and the longer arrows with field points did fly differently for sure. I did think about cutting them myself but haven't had the time to give one a try to see how bad I can butcher it, hahaha. Anywho, thanks for your input.

[fasteddie]

If you take your arrows to a place like Gander Mountain , they will cut them for 25 cents each . Can't go wrong at $3 per dozen !

[Contender375]

I leave my arrows a little long not only for safety but for added weight. I shoot heavy arrows and heavy broadheads because I like the added penetration vs speed. To me , speed is not that important for 20-25 yard shots. Just my preference.

Glue those inserts in with hot glue so you can heat them up and turn them for fine tuning or adjusting so the broadheads are aligned the same. I use the same glue on nocks so they can be turned for vane clearance. I think what I have is a brand called Fletchtite.

Good luck.