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Title: carbon match?
Post by: mongoose on June 05, 2010, 06:29:00 PM
I have some Lagacy 2016, cut to 29", 100grn tips. Just wondering about a comparable match with carbons. I like Gold Tip Tradionals. Any suggestions will be appreciated
Title: Re: carbon match?
Post by: rastaman on June 05, 2010, 06:57:00 PM
The GT 35/55 spine is 0.500.  The 2016 spine is 0.531.  You may have to play with your point weight a little but the 35/55 should work for you.
Title: Re: carbon match?
Post by: McDave on June 05, 2010, 07:18:00 PM
The 3555 will be about 50 grains lighter than the 2016, so you should get a little more zip out of it.
Title: Re: carbon match?
Post by: mongoose on June 05, 2010, 07:28:00 PM
Thanks guys, I should have stated the bow that I will be shooting. It's a Predator custom classic #43 @ my draw 28".
Title: Re: carbon match?
Post by: SlowBowinMO on June 05, 2010, 08:43:00 PM
I concur, the .500 carbons are a great match for 2016 shooters.  Even though the .500's are a tad stiffer it tends to be offset by the fact most archers will use  heavier points with the carbons to get their overall weight back up a bit.
Title: Re: carbon match?
Post by: Jim Wright on June 06, 2010, 10:28:00 PM
I believe you will find the 3555's a bit stiff for your set-up unless you go quite a bit heavier with point weight.