Which aluminum arrows

[DanielB89]

I have 2 bows that are both about #55 at my draw(~30").  I would like to use the smaller diameter option. I would love to stay around below 480 grains including a 150 grain tip.  

the arrow will need to be at least 31".

I would think you would need a 2020 for 55# at that length, but no way it will be under 500gr!

Bisch

[DanielB89]

goodness, bisch!  Those weight over 13 gpi!!! you're headed the wrong way!

[Michael Arnette]

Dang your going to have a hard time staying below 500 gr with aluminums.

[WESTBROOK]

Yup...ain't gonna happen with aluminum. A 2018 will weigh 550 w/150g point and that may be too weak.

[M60gunner]

2117, 2114 would work. 2020 no longer made agian. You may have to give up o n small diameter alum shaft. 2114 was Jack Howard's favorite arrow and he had no issues with Elk. His arrows were light by today's "trad" standards.

[JRY309]

I would lean towards at least a 2117 with the 150 gr.,but it will probably be in the 550+ weight range.For an aluminum to get in the lighter weight range you would have to go with a larger diameter thinner walled like in a 2312 or 2413.With your draw length and the bow weight you may have to go with a 2216,but it will weigh well more then 500+ grains and a 22/64" diameter.

[Biathlonman]

I'm gonna guess 2312 or 2413.

[DanielB89]

what if i dropped arrow weight to around 125 or even 100?  


really wanting to stay below 500 grains

[Old Chief]

I'm fairly certain 2114 would work for you. They are 9.9 grs per inch. I shoot them with a similar draw weight and length.

[M60gunner]

My 2114 weight with145 grain head 495 grains. That is a 29" arrow with the standard insert. Those broadheads are the Bear SS with insert. My bows weight in at 55# at 28".

[Bvas]

I'm no expert by any means and this is purely an unproven idea.
What about a 2013 internally footed with an 1813??

[frank bullitt]

Why aluminum?

[JRY309]

If I remember correctly my 2312 with a 125 gr. point was right around 470-475 grs.I shot them out of a 52# and 54# ILF recurve with a plunger and elevated rest.

[DanielB89]

Originally posted by frank bullitt:
Why aluminum?

i just got a bunch of them from a buddy. so i'm wondering which ones i should try to use, or if i even have that spine.

[frank bullitt]

Well, I shot 2213 out of my 55 pound Widow.

These were JDA Grey shafts.

Any Super-lites in the bunch?

[Holm-Made]

You might be able to stiffen a shaft slightly and reduce weight a little by having the shafts swaged.  then you could glue on a 110 grain zwickey eskalite.  It would be a little less weight up front which would bring the spine up a bit.  Just thinking out loud here.....