Help on Aluminum Arrows

[Recurveman]

I have a BW PGA thats 44#@28 and I pull it more like 30.5 to 31.  I keep reading all the recommendations on arrow shafting and it appears in the real world we should shoot much lighter than the charts recommend.  So my question is  assuming my actual draw wt is about 50-51 give or take a pound.  What would be correct shaft?  2018, 2215, 2216, or 2315?  FYI I will probably add a Hoyt Buffalo 45# soon too.  Thanks.

[Bud B.]

2117s 31.5 bop w/125 tips for starters is what I'd try.

Wallyworld sells 2117s for $3 each. Strip the vanes and re-fletch and try a few. Small investment to get things rolling.

[M60gunner]

At your draw length I might try 2213 size. It seems to me you need the spine and not necessarily the weight of a a heavy shaft. Of course if your hunting/shooting is at short range then the heavy shaft will not affect you much.

[JamesKerr]

Originally posted by Bud B.:
2117s 31.5 bop w/125 tips for starters is what I'd try.

Wallyworld sells 2117s for $3 each. Strip the vanes and re-fletch and try a few. Small investment to get things rolling.

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[Recurveman]

Ok I just measured my draw more accurately...I have a full length arrow here that is 32.75 long and it is just about right with some hang over for a broadhead...will that change it significantly?  That makes me think that 3 Rivers chart of a 2215 looks pretty good.

[JamesKerr]

What is the riser cut to on the PGA series?

[Bud B.]

MAN what a DL!!

I'd try full length 2117s and 100gr points. For $3 you can have someone check the length past your hand and see if they'll work. If a 2117 doesn't, then you have footing material for 15/35 and 35/55 GT trad carbons.

Shooting FF or B50 makes a difference too.

[Bud B.]

Scratch the walmart 2117. They're only 30". They have 2216s at 31".

I had to go buy dog food so I checked the shaft length.

[sticksnstones]

If you're gonna draw that far, you're gonna pay for it!

You can buy xx78 2117s at just over 33", I've got a bunch and plan to stockpile more before Easton decides to cut them shorter too.

My CE Heritage 250s come at 32", I've found a few carbons that come in at 32.5" but they were pricy.

I've toyed with running wood arrows but it seems footing is required to get some extra length.

Good luck!
Thom