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markliep
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 100
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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February 13, 2013, 11:18:00 AM »
Have a bunch of game getters I don't seem to be able to kill - less finicky than carbon & shoot consistently - would probably get more if I could get them a little lighter as I don't shoot much over 40# -M
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northener
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Posts: 615
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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February 13, 2013, 11:25:00 AM »
Sure wish Easton would bring back Autumn Orange alum, loved the look of those.
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damascusdave
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Posts: 3273
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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February 13, 2013, 11:28:00 AM »
I shoot 2317's a lot because I have them...easy on the bow because of the weight...too stiff with most of my bows
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Altiman94
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 806
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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February 13, 2013, 11:28:00 AM »
I still use 1916's out of my 50# bows. They fly true and easy to get to weight. But, they are a little more fragile on bending than carbons of course.
I have some carbons but just can't get them weighted enough for me. One of my agenda items for 2013 is to get some carbons up to weight and shooting well.
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Posts: 13853
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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February 13, 2013, 11:44:00 AM »
Just was out shooting my Zipper ILF, 2016's, 125 up front and they flew like darts....easy to pull also!
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JRY309
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 4383
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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Reply #25 on:
February 13, 2013, 11:48:00 AM »
I still shoot aluminum on some of my bows.I shoot aluminum on my Hill,fly great and like Autumn Orange.I shoot a 2312 X7 on my Morrison metal riser ILF.
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Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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Reply #26 on:
February 13, 2013, 11:51:00 AM »
27"bop 1918s fly perfect out of most of my bows, 2018s are perefect for the heavier bows. With the carbon I could get them to fly that good for just one weight at a time and I had to leave them too long. the Alaskans however, work in all of my heavier bows about the same as the 2018s, but the price tag makes it no fun to use them.
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BuckeyeGuy
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 344
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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February 13, 2013, 11:59:00 AM »
Been shooting 2216's since '95.
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Panzer
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 228
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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Reply #28 on:
February 13, 2013, 12:02:00 PM »
That is all I shoot. 2117, 2018 and 2219,s. They are tough and easy to straighten once you get the hang of it.
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joe skipp
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Posts: 4314
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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Reply #29 on:
February 13, 2013, 12:08:00 PM »
I shoot aluminum and wood. I have some AD trad lites made up but I'm not really a carbon guy.
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Ric O'Shay
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Posts: 2143
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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Reply #30 on:
February 13, 2013, 12:10:00 PM »
I don't always shoot aluminum arrows, but when I do I shoot 2214s. The Jack Howard "go to" shaft. All my Hill bows like them as does my Massie Longhorns.
Danny
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duncan idaho
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Posts: 535
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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Reply #31 on:
February 13, 2013, 12:18:00 PM »
2219's with a 175 grain BH, flies great out of all my recurves. One arrow for 6 bows,ranging in weight fro 62# to 72#. Carbons are nice, but, they cost a lot more.
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bowgy
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 79
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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February 13, 2013, 12:31:00 PM »
I really prefer wood but with aluminum I think I shoot better. They're easy to tune, cheaper, consistent.
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DarrinG
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 283
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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February 13, 2013, 12:43:00 PM »
Aluminum is all I shoot also. Currently shooting 2016's from my #50 bow and 1916's from a #45`er. Love XX75 shafts!
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Brianlocal3
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Posts: 4846
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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February 13, 2013, 12:44:00 PM »
I shoot alum mostly but I do have 1/2 doz 5575 that fly ok but seem to be more picky of my form. I have down CX 90s on the way to try out.
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ncheels
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Posts: 117
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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February 13, 2013, 12:49:00 PM »
I do a lot. XX75s in 2016s and 1916s. And for all the reasons others have posted.....durable, easy to tune, great for fletching and such, but high on the list is because you get all that at lower prices than carbons.
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luvnlongbow
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Posts: 435
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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February 13, 2013, 12:52:00 PM »
Aluminum and wood. 2016 and 2018 are great. Less expensive than carbon and work really well. I do prefer wood though. Fun to make and shoot.
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ronp
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Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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February 13, 2013, 01:02:00 PM »
I love the smell of aluminum shavings. Oh, wait, never mind...
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Posts: 4378
Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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February 13, 2013, 02:11:00 PM »
I too love aluminum for all of the above reasons. I shoot 'em all but keep rotating back to my 2016 and 2018s. Man they just work so good and are easier to work than carbon. Simple tube cutter and hot melt and I'm good to go. Don't need to worry about foc, efoc, weight tubes, etc. etc.
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Re: Who still shoots aluminums?
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February 13, 2013, 02:12:00 PM »
Woods and Aluminums. I preferr xx78s though . I'm higher tech than these other guys LOL. I think the xx78 Legacys are the best trad arrow out there. Plus, I too love the smell of aluminum shavings. LOL
God bless you all, Steve
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