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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: elktalker on October 03, 2023, 06:03:07 PM
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I've always shot heavier bows; in the last few years I've gone down to a 56# pika. June 21st i had rotator cuff surgery. I'm going to get a 40# bow and don't know where to start. I think I want to go with aluminum. this is going to be used for hunting so foc energy is preferred. I have a 28" draw.
Thanx, Darren
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Put this on Pow Wow, and you will get more responses.
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Start with the 3Rivers shaft selection chart for your bow and work up from there.
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2016, 2018, 2117 depending on tip weight, form, bow set up
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I am not sure but, maybe even 1916.
I will say I used Three Rivers spine calculator on my last bow and it came out spot on for my 51# BW and 2117.
My 47# Tall Tines likes 2016. Depending on tip weight.
What I do like about aluminum and wood for that matter, I don’t have to think much about total arrow weight. On my 2117s with 51# recurve it works out to 10-11 gpp.
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Nothing heavier than a 1916 (53# spine) unless you have a very high performance bow and or front load the arrow a lot.
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I've always shot heavier bows; in the last few years I've gone down to a 56# pika. June 21st i had rotator cuff surgery. I'm going to get a 40# bow and don't know where to start. I think I want to go with aluminum. this is going to be used for hunting so foc energy is preferred. I have a 28" draw.
Thanx, Darren
If you like higher FOC, I do, then consider carbon. I run 500's full length (30 1/2") with 100 gr inserts and 150 gr magnus heads. Perfect flight! Right at 500 grs. with my 40# bows. I have a 28 1/2" draw
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I would consider carbon shaft, easier to get a high FOC and a more efficient arrow for hunting. If you want a shorter arrow than what Stan V is suggesting, you might want to try a 600 spine.