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Title: FAV Aluminum for 40-45#
Post by: tracker12 on February 24, 2016, 08:31:00 AM
What is your favorite Aluminum Shaft for a 40-45# bow.  I'm drawing 28 1/2.  I'm looking to fit these to an ILF riser with elevated rest.
Title: Re: FAV Aluminum for 40-45#
Post by: on February 24, 2016, 08:37:00 AM
I have not shot aluminum in quite a while, but i would think 1916 at the high end, and 1816 at the low end. Depends on how the arrow is set up also.

Bisch
Title: Re: FAV Aluminum for 40-45#
Post by: maxwell on February 24, 2016, 08:45:00 AM
I shoot 43-46# recurve and longbow  using 125 heads lots of alum. would work I keep going to 2016"s as first choice 28.5" long.  2013 will work as well as 1916"s. Head weight, cut to center shelf all add to the equation.
Title: Re: FAV Aluminum for 40-45#
Post by: Rick Butler on February 24, 2016, 09:05:00 AM
I shoot 1916's from a couple of 43 lb Two Tracks Longwalkers with 250gr. heads.  For whatever reason I find it easier to tune aluminums than carbons by playing with just the point. wt.
Title: Re: FAV Aluminum for 40-45#
Post by: dbd870 on February 24, 2016, 09:09:00 AM
I shoot 1916's with my 45# Grizzly
Title: Re: FAV Aluminum for 40-45#
Post by: McDave on February 24, 2016, 09:15:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Bisch:
I would think 1916 at the high end, and 1816 at the low end. Depends on how the arrow is set up also.

Bisch
+1. Lot's of success with those.  Since you have slightly longer than normal draw length, you might have more success with 1916's, or even 2016's if you want more weight up front.
Title: Re: FAV Aluminum for 40-45#
Post by: dirtguy on February 24, 2016, 10:11:00 AM
For me 1916s and 2016s
Title: Re: FAV Aluminum for 40-45#
Post by: ronp on February 24, 2016, 11:15:00 AM
I'll third the 1916s or 1816s.  With that ILF set up you can tune the bow to the arrow pretty easily.  A little bit, anyway.
Title: Re: FAV Aluminum for 40-45#
Post by: Shooter#21 on February 24, 2016, 11:24:00 AM
2016s out of a Super Kodiak and Sage with 145 grain points and 150 grain Grizzly heads. They fly great. Both around 45# draw weight.
Title: Re: FAV Aluminum for 40-45#
Post by: stonewall on February 24, 2016, 12:38:00 PM
Put a plunger on that rest and shoot what ever you want
Title: Re: FAV Aluminum for 40-45#
Post by: tracker12 on February 24, 2016, 12:57:00 PM
I like a heavier arrow so may try to pick up a couple 2016's and go from there.  I do have a plunger for the bow.  That being said I am not really sure how I use it to my advantage other than setting centershot to get the desired flight.
Title: Re: FAV Aluminum for 40-45#
Post by: frank bullitt on February 24, 2016, 05:05:00 PM
2016!