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Title: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: evgb127 on April 21, 2023, 07:56:23 PM: People asked and 3Rivers answered. Autumn Orange shafts are back. I usually shoot cedar shafts, but I’m tempted to get some aluminums. :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: David Mitchell on April 21, 2023, 08:06:19 PM: I wish they had kept the swaged nocks like the originals.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: beemann on April 21, 2023, 08:08:20 PM: Love it. Like David I wish they would have left em swaged . Probably going to have to upgrade.... :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: evgb127 on April 21, 2023, 08:15:13 PM: I just ordered a half dozen. Can’t wait to try them out. I’ve never tried arrows with uni bushings. They’re coming with super nocks. I’m not sure how well they will fit on my current string, but worst case scenario, I’ll just have to tinker with some new serving.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Kelly on April 21, 2023, 10:09:03 PM: They are already out of 1916’s, the lightest spine and no back orders!
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: matt steed on April 21, 2023, 11:58:38 PM: I am proud they are making them again. Hard not to love aluminum.

I like the uni bushing better than the glue on.

I am shooting the 2117 out of my recurves and 2018 out of longbows.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: 3R Shooter on April 22, 2023, 09:31:41 AM: Quote from: beemann on April 21, 2023, 08:08:20 PM
Love it. Like David I wish they would have left em swaged . Probably going to have to upgrade.... :biglaugh:

Easton doesn't offer swag shafts, and I don't know anyone that still does. I don't believe you can even get it done aftermarket either. Could be wrong there though.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: 3R Shooter on April 22, 2023, 09:33:10 AM: Quote from: Kelly on April 21, 2023, 10:09:03 PM
They are already out of 1916’s, the lightest spine and no back orders!

The 1916 and 2219 have not come in yet. I do not have a date either on when to expect them yet either.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: 3R Shooter on April 22, 2023, 09:34:02 AM: Quote from: David Mitchell on April 21, 2023, 08:06:19 PM
I wish they had kept the swaged nocks like the originals.

If you know anyone that offers swag as a service let me know.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Ray Lyon on April 22, 2023, 10:53:55 AM: Used to shoot these in late 70’s from my Howard Hill Tembo.
Would like to try them again from my Shrew Classic Hunter II Carbon, cut to center.
48.5 pounds @29” and drawing 29”. 29.5” long and 200 grain point. Shaft size thoughts??
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: WVbowhunter on April 22, 2023, 11:56:29 AM: I wish they were longer. 32" stock length doesn't do a bit of good for those of us with longer draw lengths. 34" would be ideal, especially for the 2219s
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Alexander Traditional on April 22, 2023, 12:15:09 PM: Quote from: Ray Lyon on April 22, 2023, 10:53:55 AM
Used to shoot these in late 70’s from my Howard Hill Tembo.
Would like to try them again from my Shrew Classic Hunter II Carbon, cut to center.
48.5 pounds @29” and drawing 29”. 29.5” long and 200 grain point. Shaft size thoughts??

I've had good luck with that set up with 2016. I'm probably going to order 2018 and 2016. I like these spines. I have both swaged and the newer. I like the new for nock adjustment.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: 3R Shooter on April 22, 2023, 01:01:20 PM: Quote from: WVbowhunter on April 22, 2023, 11:56:29 AM
I wish they were longer. 32" stock length doesn't do a bit of good for those of us with longer draw lengths. 34" would be ideal, especially for the 2219s

We always ask for the longest we can get on any arrow shaft. It is a bummer, I wish all the models were the same length at least. We will keep asking when we work on projects like this though.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Hermon on April 22, 2023, 02:02:50 PM: I'm curious as to why 1916's in the camo hunters take a X nock and the Autumn Orange 1916's take a G nock?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: DawgDoc on April 22, 2023, 08:37:51 PM: I’ve recently gotten back into aluminum after not shooting them since ‘99 and have really been enjoying them. I have been squirreling away some vintage patterns because as a teenager my mentor always shot a quiver full of mismatched patterns and to me it was cool. Been making my quiver look like that lately.

3rivers - Awesome! thank you for listening and thank you for bringing them back I ordered some today! Now I just need a run of Trebark camo and a run JDA Serpents…
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Ringneck on April 23, 2023, 04:34:22 AM: Love Autumn Orange Eastons!
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Ben Maher on April 23, 2023, 06:09:01 AM: Great job 3Rivers !

A bunch of 2018’s and 2016’s on their way to Oz !
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Roger Norris on April 23, 2023, 11:14:43 AM: 50# Black Widow recurve, pulling about 27 inches....2016? What weight up front?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: beemann on April 23, 2023, 02:06:06 PM: Thank you 3Rivers. Four dozen on the way to ND... back before my hair wasn't white the quiver was full of XX75 Autumn Orange arrows. Now days Its more like a hobo outfit mismatched anything and everything... Think Ill build up a dozen and fill the quiver again. AAAHHHHH I feel better already.. :biglaugh: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Herdbull on April 23, 2023, 02:50:38 PM: Yes I've always like the XX75 2219. I use 32" arrows as well. Mike
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Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: 3R Shooter on April 24, 2023, 10:09:50 AM: Quote from: Hermon on April 22, 2023, 02:02:50 PM
I'm curious as to why 1916's in the camo hunters take a X nock and the Autumn Orange 1916's take a G nock?

They informed us right before they shipped they would be G nock. I learned this morning though, it was because they put the wrong UNI-bushing in them is all. So instead of them having to cut the shaft shorter to put the right bushing in, we told them to ship them as is. So, future ones should be with the X nock UNI-bushing, but these wont be.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: M60gunner on April 24, 2023, 11:38:29 AM: Just got the email, mine are on the way. Now to figure what colors I want to use. Orange and black, blue, yellow? Yes, I like making arrows.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Roger Norris on April 24, 2023, 11:49:05 AM: Quote from: M60gunner on April 24, 2023, 11:38:29 AM
Just got the email, mine are on the way. Now to figure what colors I want to use. Orange and black, blue, yellow? Yes, I like making arrows.

My 2 dozen are on the way also....thinking about a yellow cap dip....fletching?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on April 24, 2023, 06:50:54 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Roger, here is a set of old school 2016 autumn orange I did this winter, I cut the swagged nock tip off so I could use the uni bushing These are 29 1/2" to valley of the nock I have 175 grain tips on these and shoot them out of my 45-50# bows. The fletch is a 5" shield that I burn. I have also done some 5" modified bananna fletch with my burner if you are interested, a little bigger than parabolic, but a little smaller than regular banannas.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: beemann on April 25, 2023, 12:19:02 AM: Lookin good stickbender :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Roger Norris on April 25, 2023, 05:50:09 AM: Quote from: STICKBENDER98 on April 24, 2023, 06:50:54 PM

Roger, here is a set of old school 2016 autumn orange I did this winter, I cut the swagged nock tip off so I could use the uni bushing These are 29 1/2" to valley of the nock I have 175 grain tips on these and shoot them out of my 45-50# bows. The fletch is a 5" shield that I burn. I have also done some 5" modified bananna fletch with my burner if you are interested, a little bigger than parabolic, but a little smaller than regular banannas.

Jason

Nice!!
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: 3R Shooter on April 25, 2023, 12:19:43 PM: The 1916 size just arrived and being made up. We didn't get as many as these as we did the other sizes, so don't delay if you want them. I don't suspect they will last too long.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: glenbo on April 25, 2023, 07:14:47 PM: Just ordered a dozen. Been checking every day and just saw this. Thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: M60gunner on April 25, 2023, 07:31:31 PM: Nice looking arrows, I am thinking blue and Orange on a bright blue wrap?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on April 25, 2023, 08:00:35 PM: I’m not familiar with a lot of the gear people talk about. Just after getting back into it recently. A little in the last 5-6 years. Or touch longer. But I’ve been seeing people all excited about these autumn orange arrows. Then it dawned on me that I had aluminum arrows from early to mid 1990s I thought that are at my parents house. I did shoot a few maybe 9-10 years ago a little but I don’t ever recall what they were. I’m wondering if I don’t have a few of these. What’s so special about them?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: 3R Shooter on April 26, 2023, 08:08:54 AM: Quote from: Vroomvroom on April 25, 2023, 08:00:35 PM
I’m not familiar with a lot of the gear people talk about. Just after getting back into it recently. A little in the last 5-6 years. Or touch longer. But I’ve been seeing people all excited about these autumn orange arrows. Then it dawned on me that I had aluminum arrows from early to mid 1990s I thought that are at my parents house. I did shoot a few maybe 9-10 years ago a little but I don’t ever recall what they were. I’m wondering if I don’t have a few of these. What’s so special about them?

The nostalgic feel of them is part of it. Many folks used this model "back in the day" and they were discontinued, so having them back warms the heart. Aluminum offers a lot of precision and tight tolerances, so you get a better arrow. Then, well, the price is pretty darn attractive too. Outside of that, I'm sure folks can share more about what makes them special to them. These are just my thoughts.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Roger Norris on April 26, 2023, 09:20:08 AM: I received my 2 dozen yesterday, they look great! Heading to the post office to send 6 off to my buddy Ray Lyon!
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Roger Norris on April 26, 2023, 09:21:18 AM: Quote from: M60gunner on April 25, 2023, 07:31:31 PM
Nice looking arrows, I am thinking blue and Orange on a bright blue wrap?

Nice idea....I am thinking 3 blue feathers on blue dip....
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Skates 2 on April 26, 2023, 09:40:23 AM: Wow! There sure are a lot of memories here this morning being resurrected. I love it!
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on April 26, 2023, 10:37:06 AM: I’ll be home within a a day or so. But they’re a further 1.5 hours away. Sometime within two weeks I should grab them. I’m certain it’s what they were. Not sure the spine. I’d put feathers on them and wraps. They had only plastic vanes.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: smokin joe on April 26, 2023, 06:08:17 PM: A big shout out to 3 Rivers for getting the reintroduction of the Autumn Orange shafts done. I loved them back in the 1980s -- they looked so beautiful when completed with a dip, crest, and fletching. I think this reintroduction will be very popular.

Well done --- :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Hermon on April 26, 2023, 07:11:45 PM: I bought 4 dozen and they arrived today. They look great!
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Alexander Traditional on April 27, 2023, 10:09:21 AM: I got a dozen 2016 and a dozen of 2018,show to be getting here tomorrow.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Ray Lyon on April 27, 2023, 12:20:42 PM: Quote from: Roger Norris on April 26, 2023, 09:20:08 AM
I received my 2 dozen yesterday, they look great! Heading to the post office to send 6 off to my buddy Ray Lyon!

You’re now elevated to GOOD buddy status! :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Terry Green on April 27, 2023, 05:05:45 PM: How about some PICS!!!

:bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on April 27, 2023, 05:10:22 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Did I hear someone say blue??? Some more old school AO, these have been around the block a time or two, feathers are in rough shape on a couple. White cap dip with a blue swirl dip.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: evgb127 on April 27, 2023, 07:46:43 PM: I’m humbled by Jason’s post. :notworthy: Here’s a picture of what I’m working on. I may need to do a crown dip, but for these tester arrows, basic orange and blue looks good enough.

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Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Michael Guran on April 27, 2023, 08:19:54 PM: Just something cool about the Autumn Orange.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Brazos on April 27, 2023, 11:42:42 PM: XX75 Autumn Orange. That brings back a lot of great memories from when my Dad and I started bow hunting in the early ‘80’s. My Dad used the XX75 Autumn Orange shafts and I had the game getter green shafts that eventually looked like chrome and I would paint them. I always thought the Autumn Orange were the most beautiful shafts and the color didn’t rub off like the cheaper Easton game getters. I don’t need any arrows but may just have to order some as so many times after all these years those Autumn Orange shafts pop into my mind.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Wild Bill MCP 808 on April 28, 2023, 06:49:29 AM: Roger Norris
I don't think 2016 out of a 50# black widow will work good, I may be wrong, but that spine seems a little lite for that bow. I hope it works for you it didn't for me but everyone is different. Good Luck!
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Russell Southerland on April 28, 2023, 09:07:44 AM: It sure is great seeing these again. I'll have to pick some up soon. :coffee:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Burnsie on April 28, 2023, 01:44:21 PM: Ordered a dozen 2117 this morning - yeah!
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on April 28, 2023, 02:25:53 PM: How much were a dozen? What are you shooting?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Burnsie on April 28, 2023, 02:43:25 PM: Quote from: Vroomvroom on April 28, 2023, 02:25:53 PM
How much were a dozen? What are you shooting?

$54.99 + 11.95 shipping + tax
I'm shooting a Toelke Whip and a collection of various recurves in the 50-55# range.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on April 28, 2023, 02:53:31 PM: Ok. Similar range. I have a Martin savannah, 55@28. I think I’m only 26.5-27. Curious of the overall weight and spine you chose. I might go out to see what those old shafts I had 30 years ago were.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Burnsie on April 28, 2023, 03:07:02 PM: I used the spine chart they had on their web page - I was thinking about the 2018, but when I factored in my arrow length of 29.5", draw weight of 50-52 lbs, and point weight of 160 it had me leaning a lot more towards the 2117s.
I'll start out with the shafts full length and work from there in case 2117 is a little stiff?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on April 28, 2023, 06:30:34 PM: Evan, thank you. Building arrows is my winter time hobby, this thread has made me dig through my stash. :goldtooth: Here’s some more old school AO’s I have.

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Blue and yellow fletch are heavy 2315’s.
The grey fletch have wraps on them and are 2114’s
The white fletch with red nocks are 2117’s. There is just something about the orange that just seems right to me. Guess I’d better go shopping before they’re all gone!!! :biglaugh:

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Alexander Traditional on April 28, 2023, 07:38:03 PM: Mine came in today.

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Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on April 28, 2023, 07:55:01 PM: I know that’s the arrows I had 30 years ago. Some still at my parents house in the attic. Mine had vanes. But you know, for some reason feather fletching just looks so much better imo…..
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Ray Lyon on April 28, 2023, 09:30:51 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Thank you Roger!
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Ray Lyon on April 29, 2023, 09:32:18 AM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

My first deer shot in 1978, with Howard Hill Tembo, Easton Autumn Orange 2117 arrows in my back quiver. Looking forward to testing them out again.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: evgb127 on April 29, 2023, 12:36:48 PM: Go figure… brand new arrows… second arrow hit the first and cracked the nock. Can someone educate me on how these nocks are switched out? It seems like a push in nock that was glued in. :banghead:

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Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Alexander Traditional on April 29, 2023, 12:43:01 PM: They are in there tight. I take pliers and twist and pull at the same time.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: evgb127 on April 29, 2023, 12:49:56 PM: Thanks! That worked. Fortunately, I had some extra nocks lying around. Back in action!

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Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on April 29, 2023, 01:16:34 PM: Do you still like the asl?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on April 29, 2023, 01:23:07 PM: What is the inside diameter ? It must change a lot with the different wall thickness?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Hermon on April 29, 2023, 02:01:11 PM: For example a 2016 arrow:
20/64" outside diameter = 0.3125"
.016 wall thickness x 2 = .032"

Subtract the two numbers gives you 0.2805" inside diameter.

A 2117 arrow:
21/64 = 0.3281" outside diameter
.017 wall thickness x 2 = 0.034"

Subtract the two numbers gives you 0.2941 inside diameter.

Do the same for each size arrow.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on May 01, 2023, 06:48:37 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

One more pic of some 2018s, carried these with me on my 2021 elk hunt. These have a 4” four fletch. Hope to draw a tag again this year and take them back to Colorado.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on May 01, 2023, 06:53:54 PM: Those wraps?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on May 01, 2023, 08:18:52 PM: No, white cap dip with crests using True North paints.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on May 01, 2023, 08:23:06 PM: I’m not familiar with that. Something I’d like to get into. You dip them basically? This might be a silly question, but I hear people discuss the wraps stiffening the arrows. Maybe from the stiffness of the wraps or the weight. I don’t know. But is there much weight to the paint. Has anyone weighed them before and after. Is the paint durable. Good hobby to get into
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Terry Green on May 02, 2023, 07:50:18 AM: "Wraps stiffen arrows". Really?

You gotta be kidding me. People actually believe that would make a difference? :saywhat:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on May 02, 2023, 07:53:55 AM: Wouldn’t know myself. Just hear on here all the time. My shooting isnt that good to where I personally would see a difference.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Jim Jackson on May 02, 2023, 08:07:01 AM: Wow! Talk about retro throw back. Great memories with those back in the day. Really good to see these come back. :clapper:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: goose_ on May 02, 2023, 09:43:55 AM: I think anything you do to your arrows makes a difference, now wether that change is perceivable is the question. The way I shoot, wraps don’t matter. However, they may if your a champion of the sport.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Terry Green on May 02, 2023, 10:09:44 AM: Goose, not trying to be a smart asset, but what sport are you referring to?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on May 02, 2023, 10:12:21 AM: Yes. In engineering they say the weight of a fly on the end of a railway beam will cause it to bend. If you had instruments to measure. Now , if I can hit the edge of the barn door or in the middle of the barn door is the other question. How does the paint hold up on the arrows?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Ray Lyon on May 02, 2023, 01:15:17 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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So here’s the update on my testing progress with the 2016 Autumn Orange. I cut my shafts to 29.5 inches BOP. I’m shooting a 52” Shrew Classic Hunter II, 52” with the ‘Bodnik Speed limb’ which has a layer of carbon and is 48.5# at my 29” draw. I put the 3 River’s reflective wrap on with 3x5 5” feathers. The wraps are 24 grains each so it is effectively stiffening the dynamic spine. Initial shooting tests show 200 grains of point weight are flying well. This makes a 582-584 grain arrow that works out to 12 grains per pound.
Hopefully I will fine tune my testing but it will help if Mother Nature would act more like May instead of December here in northern Michigan :help:
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May 1st!!!
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on May 02, 2023, 04:23:43 PM: I have used both wraps and paint on my arrows, anything you add to it will essentially add weight, is it noticeable? Not that I can tell, as long as I get good flight and can hit where I'm looking I'm happy. When I first started building arrows I used Bohning paints, I made the switch to True North paints about 10 years ago. True North is a water based paint, where the Bohning paint is oil based. I used the Bohning paint for 12-15 years before I made the switch. As far as durability I haven't seen a difference, both have held up well, and I have used both on carbon, wood, and aluminum shafts with good results from both. The only time I have seen the paint chip or come off is if I make a not so good shot and bounce the arrow off something hard, or if the stars all align and I smack shafts together paint will come off.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on May 02, 2023, 07:56:40 PM: Ok. The wraps generally are 7”. Not far beyond the fletching. Be nice to get few more inches of colour.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Terry Green on May 02, 2023, 08:10:27 PM: Quote from: Vroomvroom on May 02, 2023, 07:56:40 PM
Ok. The wraps generally are 7”. Not far beyond the fletching. Be nice to get few more inches of colour.

Ask and you shall receive...... contact Onestringer, I use 9"
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on May 02, 2023, 08:32:56 PM: I recently bought 9’s. Clear though. Was going to put some natural barred, on the wraps. But been liking the bright colours. I seem to be on a kick of same wrap colour, and three of the same colour fletchings. I fletched pink wraps, 3 pink feathers. But I seem to see yellow better. So I might do up these classic xts all yellow. With the dips, do most prefer fletching to painted shaft or with wraps?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Ray Lyon on May 02, 2023, 09:51:20 PM: Reflecting wraps are very nice. Shine it with a flashlight in the dark and it shines like a beacon. A regular wrap is about 10 grains and I wanted a little more weight in back of arrow. I used Bohning crown dip lacquers back in the late 70’s but the current wraps are quicker and make refletching so much easier.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: rustyspike on May 02, 2023, 10:21:21 PM: I have been using spray paint for years. Holds up just fine. Only damage I have seen is when I hit it with another arrow. I do recommend putting on a clear coat (2 or 3) it gives the color more depth and shinny appearance. As well as protects the paint.

Rich K
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Terry Green on May 03, 2023, 08:04:54 AM: Of course they add weight. Who's arguing that? :dunno: The reflectives weigh more than the regulars per inch.

More pics please!
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Wudstix on May 03, 2023, 03:18:28 PM: Would love me some 2215, but it is not to be!
:campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: rustyspike on May 03, 2023, 03:44:41 PM: Just ordered half a dozen. :)

1916's that's what I shoot.

Rich K.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Russell Southerland on May 04, 2023, 10:23:24 AM: This is so cool! Resurrecting the past. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Mike Malvaini on May 04, 2023, 03:27:08 PM: WOW! Been a while since I've seen those. Yea, really cool bringing them back. :clapper:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Terry Green on May 05, 2023, 10:03:26 AM: Quote from: STICKBENDER98 on May 01, 2023, 06:48:37 PM

One more pic of some 2018s, carried these with me on my 2021 elk hunt. These have a 4” four fletch. Hope to draw a tag again this year and take them back to Colorado.

Jason

SUPER NICE!!! Are those 4 fletch?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on May 05, 2023, 05:06:41 PM: Yes, 4" 4 fletch on some old school 2018s I cut the swagged nock end off and added the uni bushing so I could use lighted nocks. Carried these in 2021 on my last elk hunt, if you look at my avatar you can see my set up, carried one in my bow quiver, and the rest in my cat quiver. Hopefully they will be heading back to Colorado this fall.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on May 05, 2023, 05:48:57 PM: What’s the bow in your avatar?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on May 05, 2023, 06:23:22 PM: Northern Mist Skanee, those limbs make a 66” bow and are 55# at 28”. I have another set that make a 60” bow and are 45# at 28”. And am currently waiting patiently for a set to make a 62” bow and will be 50-52# at 28”. I carried one broadhead in my bow quiver, with 3 judos, and had the rest of my broadheads in my cat quiver. The other arrows in my bow quiver were judos in case I saw any grouse.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on May 05, 2023, 06:42:32 PM: Oh I couldn’t see. Didn’t realize it was a 3 piece
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Post by: STICKBENDER98 on May 05, 2023, 07:38:12 PM: Well i could stand it no longer…I have 6 2018s on the way. Now comes the fun part, figuring out what colors and fletch to use.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on May 05, 2023, 07:41:10 PM: I been liking the all solid colours lately. Fletchings, and wraps the same. Next bunch will be just all yellow. Pope and young style feathers maybe
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Post by: charles m on May 06, 2023, 02:11:52 PM: Yowza Yowza!!! :clapper:
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Post by: Jim Jackson on May 09, 2023, 12:03:15 PM: Glad I got back in time to see this! Great! Just Great! :thumbsup:

And yeah, anymore pics?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on May 10, 2023, 07:05:09 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

So i got a package Monday in the mail, not sure where I’m going with these, but will try to do a build along. First dip is a carbon primer from True North, I’ve had good luck using it on aluminum as well. I used a scotch pad and roughed up the aluminum a bit, sorry 3Rivers I took your logo off. :goldtooth: This is an 11 1/2” dip, as I said not sure where I will end up with colors, but will keep you posted.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on May 12, 2023, 05:34:02 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Not much change from last picture, white dip over the primer. More to come. :bigsmyl:

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on May 14, 2023, 03:29:14 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Decided to go with chartreuse dip. Now to figure out crest colors and patterns.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on May 14, 2023, 04:27:42 PM: I went to my parents and found 8 autumn orange arrows of mine 25-30 years old. Most vanes gone. Few nocks. Few inserts etc. I don’t think they’re bent. Their 1916s. What spine is that comparable to. It says it’s a .623 deflection.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on May 14, 2023, 05:27:19 PM: Had a moment to look up a chart. From what I see, these arrows cut to 27” or longer with a 125 gr tip, would only be only good for 35# recurve. I didn’t realize these were so weak. Is this correct?

I couldn’t remember where I got them at the time. But it dawned on me. Bad memories came back of asking my mother for arrows on Xmas. I remember seeing them Xmas morning.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on May 14, 2023, 07:04:46 PM: They should be around a 600 spine, which would make them like a 35-55 in old gold tip terms. At 27” they would be a bit stiffer but would weaken as you added forward weight. I would guess they would be ok out of a 35-40# bow, but would be weak out of heavier poundage.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on May 14, 2023, 07:07:21 PM: Ahh. No good then. I have a 49# recurve roots gamemaster 1968. And a Martin savannah 55#. I pull 26.5”. Shame. I was happy to get them and maybe put some life back into them. I remember fondly getting them for Xmas
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on May 15, 2023, 06:45:47 AM: Misspoke myself in previous post, 2016s would be equivalent to 35-55s, 1916s would be more like the 15-35 goldtip spine.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on May 15, 2023, 07:34:27 AM: Yeah. Just picked one up. It does seem soft compared to my 400 carbon gt. Even my 500. I don’t remember how they flew back then. But I think I was shooting them out of 50-60 lb compound that’s in the attic. I’d like to measure the pull. Probably lucky it didn’t break off. Mother wouldn’t have known. And store that sold arrows at the time here, would of either
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Kelly on May 15, 2023, 01:26:31 PM: 1916's are 55# spine at 28" and should shoot out of 40-45# bows. Your 27" ones should work out of your bows. Put 3-5" helical on them and shoot them. They are a great arrow size.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Vroomvroom on May 15, 2023, 01:48:40 PM: Good. Maybe I will try them then
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Ray Lyon on May 15, 2023, 07:36:54 PM: I’m shooting the 2016’s with 145 grain point cut to 29.5 inches BOP. I draw 29” and I’m shooting from a 49# Shrew Classic Hunter II with carbon limbs and the bow is cut to center. Using 3x5” fletch and 24 grain arrow wrap.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: M60gunner on May 19, 2023, 03:16:28 PM: My 2016’s I finished and am shooting from a couple recurves that are 46#-48#’s. Both are carbon limbed. I made this set for 3D and “shooting” . The other dozen will be for “stink pig” hunting. Probably use my old Deadheads on those.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on May 21, 2023, 06:29:18 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Ok guys, not sure how well it’s going to show up, cresting is done waiting on fletching. Found one of my favorite color combos at Archery Past, hope to have them this week to get them cut to size and burned, and be ready to shoot when my new limbs show up!!!

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: beemann on May 22, 2023, 11:56:02 AM: Good looking arrows gents.
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Post by: JR Chambers on May 22, 2023, 10:56:38 PM: wow. nice arrows guys
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Otto on May 23, 2023, 04:45:52 PM: The greatest shafts ever made were 2020's. Tougher than a pine knot. Good weight to them. Wish they would make them again.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Terry Green on May 25, 2023, 09:57:39 AM: Nice guys, keep the pics coming.... I love this stuff!
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Post by: smokin joe on May 25, 2023, 11:12:35 AM: Autumn Orange shafts sure make great looking arrows.
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Post by: Russell Southerland on May 25, 2023, 07:44:18 PM: Nice pics guys! Thanks. :clapper:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Tedd on May 25, 2023, 09:06:35 PM: Nic pictures. All this aluminum talk made me dig in the bin to try some before I order. I found 3 new 2216s that I had fletched up and never shot. My gosh they are awesome. I actually need the 2219s for my BW. It is 60lb@30". I'll get a set. I never had them with the insert nock but since you can't get Marco snap nocks anymore these insert nocks will be fine. They just don't look right. I mostly shoot wood and aluminum hits pretty much the same as wood.
I just never have faith in carbon. Mostly shoot wood. I can tune a carbon to perfection and shoot a bare shaft at 25-30-35 yards like a bullet. Then screw on the broad head and it won't settle down. I always wind up shooting weak carbons to get broad head flight.
I'm going to order a half doz and some wraps.
Tedd
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Longrifleman on May 26, 2023, 07:54:45 PM: Just a FYI- I got 5 doz 2016's & LOVE 'em! The nocks were VERY tight on them, though, so here's what I did:

1-used a folded over paper towel with pliers to pull them out without marring the nock.

2-if you look at the barrel of the nock that fits into the insert, you'll notice "ribs" that run along the length of the barrel-there's 5 or maybe 6 of them. I took a razor knife & trimmed every other rib off. Now the nocks are still held securely, but can be rotated or removed by hand.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: evgb127 on May 26, 2023, 08:53:15 PM: Thanks for the tip! I already had to replace two nocks. It was a pain. Looks like I need to do a bit more tinkering.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: R.V.T.B. on May 27, 2023, 09:39:15 AM: I just made up two dozen 2018's...

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Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on May 29, 2023, 08:58:18 AM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Well I finally got them done yesterday. Huge shout out to Archery Past on their prompt service. Did a 4” 4 fletch on these, cut one down to see how it shot, had great flight with them out of my Northern Mist Classic, now just waiting on my new limbs from Steve for my Skanee.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Dave Pagel on May 29, 2023, 09:08:20 AM: Glad to see this offering. I am a big fan of the original AO shafts. I have been hoarding them for years. 1916, 1918, 2016, 2018 and 2115. I probably have a couple lifetimes supply, but it is good to know there is an option if I run short.

DP
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: evgb127 on May 31, 2023, 08:20:59 PM: Does anyone know if there is a replacement nock that would work with these shafts that has a .115" (2.92mm) throat size? I primarily shoot wood arrows with Bohning Classic nocks and am too lazy to build a new string with a thinner serving.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Mike Malvaini on June 02, 2023, 08:22:45 AM: Really nice work guys!!!
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Post by: Terry Green on June 02, 2023, 05:14:31 PM: STICKBENDER98 - Nice build along. Thanks for taking us along. Those are beauts.
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Post by: beemann on June 02, 2023, 05:25:40 PM: Wowy guys those are some nice arrows... Very classy... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: evgb127 on June 02, 2023, 07:10:45 PM: Quote from: evgb127 on May 31, 2023, 08:20:59 PM
Does anyone know if there is a replacement nock that would work with these shafts that has a .115" (2.92mm) throat size? I primarily shoot wood arrows with Bohning Classic nocks and am too lazy to build a new string with a thinner serving.

For those who are interested and lazy like me, I did a little research and bought some Bohning Blazer nocks. They have a .120″ (3.05mm) throat size. I swapped them out and found that they work better than the stock S nocks on a string that is served to fit Classic nocks. My arrows are flying much better now and I can still shoot my cedar arrows from the same string. :goldtooth:

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Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: beemann on June 02, 2023, 10:58:05 PM: Thanks Evan that's some good info. Im in the same boat dont want to build specific strings for the new nock set up.. Thanks :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on June 03, 2023, 12:57:25 PM: Thanks Terry, found out Thursday my brother and I drew elk tags for Colorado, so these AOs will be in my quiver tipped with some blue Zwickey Deltas!

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on June 04, 2023, 06:43:08 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Orange, blue, and chartreuse, almost ready for Colorado, need to swap nocks out for some blue nockturnals.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Terry Green on June 04, 2023, 08:41:37 PM: Blue Zwickeys 🤩

Best of luck on your elk hunt!!!
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Post by: evgb127 on June 04, 2023, 08:55:43 PM: Those arrows are awesome Jason. Adding the blue Zwickey Deltas is just icing on the cake. Great work and good luck this Fall.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Skates 2 on June 05, 2023, 10:45:44 AM: :campfire:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on June 06, 2023, 06:03:26 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Old school AO with judos, new AO with blue Zwickeys & blue Nocktunal nocks, XX75s for practice.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Russell Southerland on June 07, 2023, 08:33:50 AM: And again! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
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Post by: Wudstix on June 10, 2023, 09:16:13 PM: :campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
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Post by: varmint101 on June 11, 2023, 08:59:41 AM: Those are awesome stick! I hope to see them next to an elk this fall! Good luck!
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: matt steed on June 12, 2023, 10:12:17 AM: New 2018 from 3 Rivers.

Shooting a 46# Ferguson Woodsman 2018 with 175 up front.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Wudstix on June 12, 2023, 10:50:57 AM: I like 2219 for most of my sticks and then 2215 for my lighter bows. I know 2215 is not a popular shaft but would like to see it, tad lighter spine than 2117 and lighter weight.
:campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: doubleo on June 12, 2023, 11:32:37 AM: Those arrows look sweet Stickbender! Myself, Knobby and a bunch of my buddies used to shoot these shafts. At the time we were just learning about arrow weight and spine. We usually ended up shooting 1916 cause they always flew the best.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on June 13, 2023, 07:15:22 PM: Thanks guys!!!! Varmint, I'll definitely be sharing pics if I get lucky, hopefully third time is the charm, been close, but wasn't able to close the deal. Was able to have a good shooting session last night, but mandatory ot at my shop is getting in the way of my practicing. I've let it be know that it's messing with my plans. :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: BWlongbow on June 15, 2023, 09:25:25 AM: Good to see 3Rivers offering them again. I still have a test kit of the orange aluminum XX75's with the swaged nocks that I bought back in the 80's. I bought a few dozen of the orange and camo XX75's back then and still shoot them on some of my bows.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: varmint101 on June 22, 2023, 01:03:11 PM: Well I got some 2018’s finally. Works great out of my Ramer. I tried the Bohning signature nock in and it works. Not quite as tight as I’d like, but I’ve shot it a bunch without coming out.

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Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on June 22, 2023, 04:37:27 PM: Nice looking arrow, I like the color combo!!!

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: WESTBROOK on June 25, 2023, 04:21:41 PM: Quote from: 3R Shooter on April 22, 2023, 09:31:41 AM
Quote from: beemann on April 21, 2023, 08:08:20 PM
Love it. Like David I wish they would have left em swaged . Probably going to have to upgrade.... :biglaugh:

Easton doesn't offer swag shafts, and I don't know anyone that still does. I don't believe you can even get it done aftermarket either. Could be wrong there though.

They did it for 50 years...they can surely do it again !

Gimme a swagged nock end and I wont care what color they are.... :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Bobby Urban on July 02, 2023, 03:52:44 PM: Love them. Still have plenty. The fortune of having a bunch of old hunters hand me downs 😊🦌
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: pj starrett on July 03, 2023, 12:31:21 PM: never used aluminum from my recurve. Any suggestions for my set up? Currently shooing 53@28, gold tip trad 400, 30.5" with about 280 grains on the front. im thinking 2018, but really no clue.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Jim Jackson on July 04, 2023, 10:17:55 AM: What's wrong with swagged at both ends!!! :readit: That would be even better!
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: M60gunner on July 04, 2023, 02:06:11 PM: pj, with your draw length and point weight I would be using 2117. Point weight can be reduced with aluminums keeping the same overall weight. But your looking at a larger diameter to keep that 400 spine.
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Post by: pj starrett on July 04, 2023, 04:47:41 PM: Thanks
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Post by: Wudstix on July 04, 2023, 08:01:31 PM: If you can find them 2215 spine almost like 2117 and give you a lighter arrow. I really like the 22xx arrows.
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Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Terry Green on July 25, 2023, 12:56:42 PM: Up for Blacktailchaser...
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Post by: blacktailchaser on July 25, 2023, 04:22:41 PM: thanks terry..i cant believe some many people are going hog wild on these...and they look great...they have this old school look to them...i think they will do well in the elk world..
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: evgb127 on July 25, 2023, 07:10:25 PM: I just came inside from shooting mine. They are a great arrow at a great price.
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Post by: glenbo on July 25, 2023, 07:35:49 PM: I have gone back to aluminum last season. I really like these. [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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Post by: blacktailchaser on July 26, 2023, 07:17:15 PM: glenbo those are sweet...did you cut your own fletchings or buy...they look good..
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: glenbo on July 26, 2023, 08:00:08 PM: Got everything from 3 Rivers. 5” shield cut.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on July 30, 2023, 05:20:22 PM: Update coming, I got a text from Steve Friday, my new limbs are being shipped should be here Wednesday. I will post pics of my new set up with my arrows.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on August 01, 2023, 08:06:52 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Got my new limbs a day early, they were waiting for me when I got home from work. Shot & got them close, mosquitos drove me in, even with a thermacell!!!

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on August 01, 2023, 08:07:39 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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Post by: STICKBENDER98 on August 01, 2023, 08:09:20 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Couple more pics, need to get the osage veneers out in the sun to give them a suntan!!! :biglaugh:

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Alexander Traditional on August 02, 2023, 01:10:17 PM: Hey Stick,nice Stick! Is that a Skanee longbow?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on August 02, 2023, 04:00:48 PM: Yes, this set of limbs are 52# at 28" and make a 62" bow, great shooter.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: doubleo on August 02, 2023, 10:58:02 PM: Stick, Good luck on your Elk hunt with your new setup!
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Post by: Sam Spade on December 26, 2023, 08:22:57 AM: Any new hero pics with these historic shafts from this deer season?
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Post by: glenbo on December 26, 2023, 11:26:57 AM: 11/16/23
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Post by: Terry Green on December 26, 2023, 03:08:17 PM: Nice Glen!
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Post by: Mike Malvaini on December 26, 2023, 10:06:45 PM: Quote from: Terry Green on December 26, 2023, 03:08:17 PM
Nice Glen!

X2
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Terry Green on December 29, 2023, 08:23:51 AM: Anyone else?
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: supernaut on December 29, 2023, 10:16:23 AM: I killed this buck and doe this season with new 1916 Autumn Orange arrows.

Very happy with them and will be ordering a dozen in 2016 for the bow I plan on hunting with this coming season.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: supernaut on December 29, 2023, 10:23:58 AM: Another pic because I like pics. :thumbsup:
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Post by: STICKBENDER98 on December 29, 2023, 11:23:06 AM: Unfortunately, these are the only hero pics I got, elk were not cooperating this year, and I lost my hunting lease here in Michigan so my hunting was limited this fall. Had a great time in Colorado! The second pic was after 2 hour hike uphill to get to a glassing spot.

Jason
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: Wild Bill MCP 808 on December 30, 2023, 01:01:31 AM: Roger Norris
I think your pulling around 47 # those 2016 maybe light for that set up 2018 or 2117 should fly better for you. but, if it works for you then use it.
Thanks 3 Rivers for bringing back the ORANGE.
Title: Re: Traditional Only Autumn Orange XX75 Aluminum Shafts
Post by: akbowbender on January 02, 2024, 06:43:22 PM: Swaged Autumn Orange 2219's were all that I shot in the '80s! Perfect autumn camo in SE Alaska.