What arrow spine for 80 lb draw at a 30 inch arrow
The starting spine for a 80 lb draw at a 30 inch arrow with a 100 grain point, and the weight floor.
Dry-fire warning
Crossbow bolt data and archery arrow spine, nock and thread data are quoted from each manufacturer's published figures, owner documentation and industry standards, cited on every page. A nock, spine or grain-weight mismatch can cause a dry-fire that damages the bow and can injure the shooter. Confirm against your own owner's manual and the arrow maker's own chart before shooting, and never drop below the stated minimum total weight.
| Draw weight | 80 lb |
|---|---|
| Arrow length | 30 in (cut, nock groove to shaft end) |
| Point weight | 100 gr |
| Recommended spine | 250 (published band 250-300) |
| Minimum total weight | 400 gr, from the 5-grains-per-pound floor |
Gold Tip Hunter XT carbon arrow shaft (250 spine)
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An 80 lb draw at a long 30 inch arrow needs the stiffest common hunting spine, a 250. Very heavy, long-draw setups are the reason makers still offer 250 and 260 shafts.
Spine is a starting point, not a guarantee, because a 340 from one brand can differ from another. Confirm on your arrow maker's chart at 30 inches and 80 pounds, or bare-shaft test before cutting a dozen.
Whatever spine you land on, keep the finished arrow at or above 400 grains total, the 5-grains-per-pound floor, so the bow is not shooting dangerously light.
The rules behind this pick
Sources: Easton - Hunting Arrow Size Selection chart and adjustment rules (PN 301055-A) · Sportsman's Warehouse - Arrow Spine Charts: Compound, Recurve and Traditional