# Arrow Specs

# 70" Longbow | Arrow Spec — 55lb Longbow at 31" Draw

## Bow Summary

<table id="bkmrk-spec-value-bow-galax"><thead><tr><th>Spec</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Bow</td><td>Galaxy Black Ridge 70" Longbow</td></tr><tr><td>Rated draw weight</td><td>55lb (at 28" baseline)</td></tr><tr><td>Your draw length</td><td>31"</td></tr><tr><td>Effective draw weight at 31"</td><td>**~61–62lb** (+2lb per inch × 3" over 28" baseline)</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Arrow Requirements

<table id="bkmrk-spec-value-why-spine"><thead><tr><th>Spec</th><th>Value</th><th>Why</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Spine</td><td>**400**</td><td>Real-owner tested on this exact bow at similar draw length and weight</td></tr><tr><td>Arrow length</td><td>**31–32"**</td><td>Matches your draw with safe clearance past the shelf</td></tr><tr><td>Material</td><td>**Carbon**</td><td>Carbon Express Predator line specifically recommended by Black Ridge owner</td></tr><tr><td>Point weight</td><td>**100–125gr**</td><td>Heavier point suits longbow efficiency — real owner confirmed 125gr</td></tr><tr><td>Total arrow weight</td><td>**490–620 grains**</td><td>8–10 GPP × ~61lb effective draw weight</td></tr><tr><td>Minimum arrow weight</td><td>**488 grains floor**</td><td>Never go below 8 GPP on this bow</td></tr><tr><td>Straightness</td><td>**.006 or better**</td><td>Standard for carbon at this weight class</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Do NOT Buy These

<table id="bkmrk-what-why-500-spine-t"><thead><tr><th>What</th><th>Why</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>500 spine</td><td>Too weak/flexible for ~61lb effective — poor flight, inconsistent</td></tr><tr><td>30" arrows</td><td>Too short — point may pull behind rest at full draw (safety risk)</td></tr><tr><td>Arrows rated "20–50lb"</td><td>Your ~61lb effective draw is outside their stated safe range</td></tr><tr><td>Fiberglass arrows</td><td>Not rated for this draw weight — risk of shattering</td></tr></tbody></table>

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*Based on real owner data from Archery Talk forum + GPP math at confirmed 61–62lb effective draw weight.*