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Title: Couple quick aluminum arrow questions
Post by: emt137 on March 10, 2012, 09:34:00 AM
I'm working on getting an aluminum arrow set up for my bows. They run 42#-45# @ 28". I pull 28". Bows are cut to center.

I have been recently been playing with a 2016 xx75 Gamegetter. Currently it is cut to 30" with 125gr tip. It shoots & flies well when I do my part. I tried a 175gr tip to up my FOC and from about 15yds it flew alright but hit right of where i was aiming.  Anything beyond 15yds it's flight looked unstable. I'm curious if I cut it down another half inch if that would stiffen the shaft up enough for the heavier tip. Or should I try a 2018 or 2020?

Last question what is the difference between the regular black Gamegetters versus the Legacies (besides shaft color)?

Thanks in advance guys!
Title: Re: Couple quick aluminum arrow questions
Post by: Prairie Drifter on March 10, 2012, 09:51:00 AM
Color and nocks are different. I would cut down the shaft. I wouldn't go to a heavier spine.
Title: Re: Couple quick aluminum arrow questions
Post by: Bill Carlsen on March 10, 2012, 10:07:00 AM
I think you are shooting arrows that are too stiff.
Title: Re: Couple quick aluminum arrow questions
Post by: Steve Clandinin on March 10, 2012, 10:08:00 AM
Yes your spine should be fine at your weight,cut id down,it should be ok.
Title: Re: Couple quick aluminum arrow questions
Post by: Scattergun2570 on March 10, 2012, 08:20:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by emt137:
I'm working on getting an aluminum arrow set up for my bows. They run 42#-45# @ 28". I pull 28". Bows are cut to center.

I have been recently been playing with a 2016 xx75 Gamegetter. Currently it is cut to 30" with 125gr tip. It shoots & flies well when I do my part. I tried a 175gr tip to up my FOC and from about 15yds it flew alright but hit right of where i was aiming.  Anything beyond 15yds it's flight looked unstable. I'm curious if I cut it down another half inch if that would stiffen the shaft up enough for the heavier tip. Or should I try a 2018 or 2020?

Last question what is the difference between the regular black Gamegetters versus the Legacies (besides shaft color)?

Thanks in advance guys!
I think you would be much better off with a 1916.
Title: Re: Couple quick aluminum arrow questions
Post by: Chub on March 11, 2012, 06:07:00 AM
im shooting the same setup 2016 are to stiff i believe 1916 would be a better choice. i can use a 125 to 165 tips.
Title: Re: Couple quick aluminum arrow questions
Post by: acadian archer on March 11, 2012, 12:53:00 PM
I shoot 30 inch 1916XX75s with 125 grain tips out of a 44# Chek Hunter II and they fly like darts.
Title: Re: Couple quick aluminum arrow questions
Post by: emt137 on March 11, 2012, 03:24:00 PM
Thanks for the help guys. I'll be looking into the 1916.
Title: Re: Couple quick aluminum arrow questions
Post by: Red Beastmaster on March 11, 2012, 04:34:00 PM
I use a 1916 on bows from 43#-47#. I draw 27", arrows are 28" BOP, w/125gr heads. I like the swaged nock end and use Legacy' & Blues.
Title: Re: Couple quick aluminum arrow questions
Post by: joe skipp on March 11, 2012, 04:52:00 PM
Another choice would be 2113's cut 29" with 125 grain heads or 29.5".