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Title: 2117s out of a 45# bow
Post by: dixiearcher on September 05, 2016, 10:20:00 PM
I was given several 2117's a while back that are cut between 29-30" bop and I shoot a black widow that I pull about 45#. Can I shoot these or will they be too stiff? What tip weight would I need to use to get decent flight? Thanks
Title: Re: 2117s out of a 45# bow
Post by: ron w on September 05, 2016, 10:22:00 PM
I did it by putting 200gr up front. 2117 30 1/2" long 46# Holm-Made River Runner.
Title: Re: 2117s out of a 45# bow
Post by: Pine on September 05, 2016, 10:24:00 PM
That's what my 45# likes .
Title: Re: 2117s out of a 45# bow
Post by: Shadowhnter on September 05, 2016, 10:25:00 PM
Yep...200-250gr up front, and they are golden.
Title: Re: 2117s out of a 45# bow
Post by: M60gunner on September 05, 2016, 10:45:00 PM
With a bow cut to and past center you can get just about any alum to fly. How far is the question.
Title: Re: 2117s out of a 45# bow
Post by: dixiearcher on September 05, 2016, 11:08:00 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: 2117s out of a 45# bow
Post by: Snow Crow on September 06, 2016, 01:36:00 AM
One more concurring opinion:  29.5 inch 2117's with 250 grains up front is what I used for 45-55# bows until I transitioned to carbon.
Title: Re: 2117s out of a 45# bow
Post by: ronp on September 06, 2016, 08:34:00 AM
I used 2117s with my 44# PTFX and they shot great.  Good heavy hunting shafts.
Title: Re: 2117s out of a 45# bow
Post by: ron w on September 06, 2016, 08:41:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by M60gunner:
With a bow cut to and past center you can get just about any alum to fly. How far is the question.
Very true......
Title: Re: 2117s out of a 45# bow
Post by: BWallace10327 on September 06, 2016, 10:02:00 AM
Try shooting them first, its not like they'll blow up or anything.  Worst case scenario is these shafts will be a little stiff and won't fly perfectly.  My PMA is 43@29 and will readily shoot a 30" bare shaft 400 or 2117 spine. A 175 grain point works well for me, your results may vary.  String type, draw length and center cut are all important factors to consider.
Title: Re: 2117s out of a 45# bow
Post by: David Mitchell on September 06, 2016, 10:06:00 AM
Shoot them and see. Very individual thing here as to what works and what doesn't.