Alluminum arrow "experts"

[J. Holden]

Quick question, I shoot a takedown recurve.  It's 53# @ 28".  I draw 28" and like a 29" arrow.  I also like to have a 125-145 grain broadhead up front.  Looking at Easton's web page they recommend 2216 (heavy side) as the shaft of choice.  I have heard though that they run stiff.  Anyone have any thoughts?  I've tried the Stu Miller arrow calculator but I'm not sure on some of the entries, like nock weight, insert weight, fletching weight and so on.  Thanks gents!

-Jeremy

[Big Bird]

I am no expert but a 2016 will do it.

[KHALVERSON]

in my oppinion a 2016 or 2018 depending on if the bow is cut to center or past and ff compatible
im no expert either
just what worked fine for me for years

[sunshine]

my recurve 51# @28 (i pull 28") i shoot 2018 at 29.5" with 125 or 150 grs. both shoot extremely well. 2016 shoot very well with 100 grs up front. but i like the 2018 weight better.

[lpcjon2]

I never found and Easton chart to close to correct.JMHO

[Kelly]

2018's will be perfect for your setup.

[Covey]

A 2018 would work great with a 125 grn head. You might be able to use a 2117 if you want to shoot some weight up front. My bow is 54 @ 28" I draw it to 30"and and shoot a 2117 with a 125 grn head and they fly great.

Good luck, Jason

[emt137]

I've shot 2216s out of my 45# bow with great accuracy.  I'm pulling 45# @ 28".  The arrows are 31.5" long with 125gr points.  They weigh in at around 550gr.  But 2117s at 30" with 125gr points not so great.

[bowslinger]

2018s should work fine. 2020s with a heavier tip might work well for a heavier arrow.

[stujay]

I'm with Big Bird, I'd start with 2016"s

[J. Holden]

Thanks for the input guy's.  I really appreciate it.

-Jeremy  

[pitt98]

If the shelf is cut past center, and you are using a FF 12-14 strand, 2020's would be perfect.  If not, 2018's.  
I'm shooting the identical set-up, exact same draw,  exact same weight of bow, and exact same arrow length.  I'm using a 12 strand SBD string and the bow is cut 3/16 past center (-1/8th with the side plate).  2020's match perfectly according to Stu's calculator.

[black velvet]

I agree with 2016 with 125gr. point.

[joe skipp]

A 2117 and 2216 are the same raw shaft weight but the 2216 is stiffer. A 2117 cut 29" with 125 or 160 grain field points should work from your setup.

[stagetek]

I'm not an expert either, but I would use a 2018.

[Kelly]

Originally posted by Kelly:
2018's will be perfect for your setup.

As with any bow there are a multitude of arrow combinations that will work including all the sizes mentioned above, with a possible exception of the 2016 being too weak if using a non stretch string and your sight window is cut past center. Otherwise all the rest and several other not mentioned sizes will work. The choice is yours to make but if it were me I'd be using 2018's, smaller diameter(5/16") and thicker wall for toughness.

Those shafts listed like the 2020, 2117 and 2216 will work but will need more point weight for best performance. These 3 shaftings are 78#, 83# and 86# spine respectively in the order listed. IMHO way too much spine for your combination.

[shadman]

Listen to Kelly. He knows of what he speaks.

[dino]

I've used Kelly's spine chart for aluminums for years and it has always worked spot on and would always go by that recommendation. dino

[hvyhitter]

what Kelly said......