Who still shoots aluminums?

[DennyK]

Me Too, 1918's 2018's & 2020's. And no, not easy to bend.

[Brazos]

I want to get some XX75's for a new bow I have on order.  It's a Dave Johnson Hill style LB.  it is to be 40# @ 27".  My arrows will be 29.5" BOP.  What shaft size do y'all recommend?

[lilbobby]

Brazos not the best at this but I would think assuming your draw is 27" 1916's w/ 150 tip. It should put you about 478gr.

[STEVE R.]

I shoot 2117's and these are my preferred material for arrows. I can straighten out most bent arrows, If you shoot wood you have to learn to straighten them or you will be out of the game in no time. I use the same method for both types, so the "bend easy thing is just and excuse" it's not a reality  until you get into the small diameters 19's and under. I do use wood at some of the 3-D Shoots for the trad-class, so I experience with them also, as well as carbon.Carbon is good except you have to go with a stiff spine so you can load the point heavy to get the total weight up, or some other method to get the weight up so you don't kill your bow and I find it to be much trouble.Aluminum you get weight and perfect spine all at the same time.The best there is.

[Brazos]

Thanks lilbobby.  I was thinking 1916 or possibly 1816's.  looking for a 125-145 point.  This bow will be more for target work.

[m midd]

2018 for my target bow and 2020 for my hunting bow.
I get the spine and weight i need with out shooting a super heavy head. I still shoot a lot of selfnocked wood arrows.
Dont really need carbons but once in a while i will shoot cx 150s from my target bow

[Bldtrailer]

My recurves are 54-55 @ 28 with a 27 draw length what shaft could I use with 175 vpa head 28-29inch arrow?

[Slickhead]

2018's for now
But If I can get a new bow soon I'll be shooting wood

[pamike]

any downsides to the larger diameter shafts.  larger diamter - thinner walls seems to have the specs i am looking for but will be pretty fat - 2213, 2312 look perfect for me.

thoughts?

[vermonster13]

One thing I didn't see mentioned that is important to us long draw guys is that there are aluminums available in much greater lengths than carbons.

[ncheels]

Mike,
For those draw weights, I would start with a 2016 or 2018, maybe even a 2114. Some variables go into the mix...do you shoot off the shelf? Is your riser cut to center?, etc. Several factors determine what spine will "probably" shoot best from your bow. [/qb]

Darrin is right on. My 45# @ 28 Spirit lb loves 2018 shafts. My draw is 31". I use 2117 shafts out of my Widow lb which is 58# @ 28, again drawing to 31 inches.

I would give 2016 or the 2018s a try. I prefer the 2018 shaft if it will shoot for you. [/QB][/QUOTE]

I'm the same as these two.  At my draw length, I shoot 46 or 47# on my longbow.  It's cut to center and I shoot 2016s mostly.  Got 2018s with the right point and they fly beautifully straight.
So 1916s from my target bow and 2016/2018s from my hunting longbow.

[Trumpkin the Dwarf]

Well...
After starting out with carbons, the only reason I would switch to aluminum arrows is that they are soooooooo quiet when drawn back. Carbons can be a little loud over the rest at times. I like a heavy point and a light shaft so aluminums are pretty much out for me.

[ESP]

I would like to order some 2219s.  Would I be in the ball park with a 61@31DL and 175 point?

Thanks

Eric

[Brazos]

I know it has been said a lot that aluminums big downside is that they can get bent.  When's the last time you actually bent one?  I have been shooting the same 3-4 aluminum arrows since I made them over the summer and they are still going strong.  The rest of the dozen are still sitting there.  Growing up shooting aluminum as a kid I would bend one on occasion but it is was pretty rare.  I will say my shooting is a target butt or hunting.  I do not really do any stumping as there isn't a place around here for me to do so.  If I did, I think I would just foot my aluminum arrows.  The fact you can get a dozen Easton Blues or Jazz for cheaper than wood or carbon, if you do bend one now and again you still probably come out ahead.  I tend to loose more arrows than I break.  I would rather loose a cheaper arrow.

[Austin Brown]

I keep trying to leave them behind saying I'm just going to shoot Surewoods, then I have to try and refletch or replace a nock on the wood.  Or something along those lines.  Carbon just doesn't do it for me.

[ECRESS]

I shot 2114 out of a 46# widow and 2016 out of a 44#whisperstyck 150gr.175gr. tip shoot great!

[Gator1]

Question guys

Can you still buy 2114s ???

If not what would be a comparable spine aluminum withou getting real heavy???

[Bud B.]

Originally posted by Gator1:
 Question guys

Can you still buy 2114s ???


** I believe so. Search "2114 Easton" and you'll get some responses. **

If not what would be a comparable spine aluminum withou getting real heavy???

2016 (heavier) or 2212 (lighter)


Shaft  Spine   Shaft Wt@29" GPI
2016   0.531    306        ****10.55
2018   0.464    356        ****12.28
2020   0.426    391        ****13.48
2112   0.590    244        ****8.41
2113   0.540    270        ****9.31
2114   0.510    286        ****9.86
2115   0.461    312        ****10.76
2117   0.400    349        ****12.03
2212   0.505    256        ****8.83


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[Gator1]

Thank you I appreciate it

I'm going to try some out

[Gator1]

Thank you I appreciate it

I'm going to try some out