Hello again, everyone. It has been a while since I was on here. Getting back into bowhunting and the fun of traditional archery after some real world upheaval.
I dug out my old Ben Pearson Colt recurve(62"AMO 52#@28"), my draw length is 29". I haven't weighed it on a bow scale yet to get true poundage. I put a leather plate and felt rest on it with a matchstick under each over the deepest part of the grip. (Remembering things as I dig out the old gear).
I would like to shoot 250 grain points, as I: 1. like the heavy point concept; and 2., already have some 125 grain snuffer glue-ons with 125 grain screw in adapters, and some 250 grain field points from before.
I plan to bare shaft the arrows to find best flight; I am looking for recommendations on a range of aluminum arrows to buy for that process. I have a few 2020s cut to 30" with 4 fletches, but I am not wedded to that. Maybe just a place to start.
Your considered input would be appreciated.
Bill
Glad to see you back!
I'm sure the arrow gurus will be up and about shortly with some advice.
I'm no expert on aluminum arrows by far, but I'm thinking that your 2020s might just be the ticket, if their not too stiff. But you should be pulling about 55# at your 29" draw length and with that much weight up front I'm thinking they may work out just right. On the other hand, if they turn out to be just the opposite and are too weak, you can just build out the strike plate area on the side of your bow and that would get you back on track.
Welcome back and I wish you well. :thumbsup:
Good to see ya getting back into it! If you want to stick to aluminums and the 2020's don't work out, you could try 2018, 2216, or 2117s if you nedd a little weaker spine. 2219s for a little stiffer spine. You could also try some Gold Tip 5575 or possibly even the 7595s with that heavy of a tip up front if you want to try carbons but the latter may be a little too stiff but you could give it a shot. Hope this helps!
Charley
Welcome back!!
I think also,those 2020's may work with that point weight.If they are a little weak,I'd next try 2117's.
I believe you will find aluminums difficult to tune with points that heavy, regardless of the spine you choose. In my experience, once you do achieve a tune they won't be very forgiving, for example a poor release will really show up in arrow flight.
I like aluminum arrows, they have a lot of advantages, but if you really want to shoot 250 grain points I'd suggest you consider carbon. At least you have some 2020's to play with to see if they're going to be a viable option, I would think the 2020, 2117, 2216 range would be your best shot in an aluminum shaft.
Thanks folks. I am not averse to carbons, Braveheart do you
think 340s or 400s maybe? Which makers do people prefer?
Thanks,
BILL
I believe you are right on the fence between those two spines. Your depth of shelf cut will make a HUGE difference...I'd expect your bow is cut to center or maybe even shy of center, especially with your match stick extending out the side plate. Are you sure you're actually drawing 29" as well?
Quality, high value shafts are offered by both Carbon Express and Easton/Beman among others.
My Hoyt Dorado specs at about the same as your bow. I also draw 29". For carbons I use Easton Axis Realtree 400's at 30" with 250gr woodsman elites and a 75gr brass adapters. Hope this helps.