What is the Range of an Arrow?
There are many variables that factor into how far a bow can shoot an arrow. We'll discuss the three most important ones: Bow type, arrow weight, and draw length. What is the range of an arrow? The range of an arrow is the distance an arrow travels before it loses its energy and falls to the ground. The range of an arrow is based on the speed of the arrow, the weight of the arrow and the draw of the bow. For a given distance, a lighter arrow will have a longer range. Weight follows similar principles to arrow speed. An heavier arrow needs to utilize more energy to propel the arrow. Arrows are typically loaded to have a specific draw weight that equates to how much weight is in the arrow and its flight. Due to modern manufacturing techniques, more lightweight arrows are mixed in with heavier ones. Draw length is basically the distance your finger sits between the grip of the bow and the full point of the arrow. This doesn’t include the constant moving parts of the body that the exper