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Title: Millionth time this question has been asked
Post by: acollins on October 24, 2011, 03:51:00 PM
I recently purchased a Damon Howatt Hunter RH 42# @ 28" 62amo.  I am pulling it to 28.5 so maybe 43-44lbs.  I am getting ready to order a dozen arrows.  I need to know what size I should get.  I believe I am going to need a 1916 or a 2016 if I go with Aluminums.  What do you all think.  I really am clueless when it comes to carbons.  I read where they are more durable.  If I decided to go with carbons what size would I need. Any information on what selection I should make whether it be carbon or aluminum is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Aaron
Title: Re: Millionth time this question has been asked
Post by: str8jct on October 24, 2011, 03:57:00 PM
probably 500 spine, I haven't used it but try Stu's spine calculator. A search for it should yield a link.
Title: Re: Millionth time this question has been asked
Post by: MJB on October 24, 2011, 04:00:00 PM
acollins,
Your in the ballpark with the 1916 or a 2016 Aluminum's.
Title: Re: Millionth time this question has been asked
Post by: on October 24, 2011, 04:12:00 PM
If you cut your arrows to 29.5" and use a broadhead  plus adapter weight of 150 according to the Stu calculator is a 49.5 pound spine.  The calculator for the Howatt Hunter with a fast flight comes up with a spine requirement of 60 pounds. i think that may be heavy for that bow. I would bet that the 2016 with 150 grains up front would be better than something stiffer. It is not so difficult to add a something to the side plate if a 2016 is too soft, but it harder to get a shaft that is too  stiff to behave. If your total point weight would be around 125 grains I would try the 1916 first.
Title: Re: Millionth time this question has been asked
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on October 24, 2011, 04:16:00 PM
I think 1916 is going to be just about right.
Title: Re: Millionth time this question has been asked
Post by: dirtguy on October 24, 2011, 05:02:00 PM
I shoot 2016 with 125 grain broad heads out of virtually the same set up.

Howatt Hunters have been know to draw a bit heavier than what they are labeled.
Title: Re: Millionth time this question has been asked
Post by: JamesKerr on October 24, 2011, 06:45:00 PM
I believe either a 500 spine or 1916 is needed.
Title: Re: Millionth time this question has been asked
Post by: bucksbuouy on October 24, 2011, 07:01:00 PM
Dont mess around guessing the draw weight. Stu's  calculator can be WAY off. Believe me. Get it weighed. I use a bathroom scale and a broom. Works great.