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Title: Aluminum arrow question
Post by: Cmane07 on June 01, 2013, 10:52:00 AM
Hey guys, I recently got a new longbow and I only have one of my old 2016s which is 30 3/4 inches and it flew perfect.  However none of the shops around here carry aluminum anymore and the only one that did said all he had was 2114s.  I looked at the chart and these weigh slightly less per inch.  So the question is could I get a slightly shorter arrow and the spine be right or should I just wait and order some 2016s? I feel like bareshaft tuning would be out of the question because the guy at the shop said they'd be very busy today plus he had no clue what I was talking about anyway.  Any input is much appreciated! Thanks!
Title: Re: Aluminum arrow question
Post by: Jim Picarelli on June 01, 2013, 11:02:00 AM
A 2016 is .531 deflection and a 2114 is .540. You could get the 2114 to tune. I'd leave them full-length and bareshaft...cut to tune as needed
Title: Re: Aluminum arrow question
Post by: Bear Heart on June 01, 2013, 12:45:00 PM
Should be good. Just take your time with one.
Title: Re: Aluminum arrow question
Post by: buckracks7 on June 01, 2013, 01:02:00 PM
If 2016s fly perfect, just get some more. They are not hard to find.
Title: Re: Aluminum arrow question
Post by: Brianlocal3 on June 01, 2013, 02:30:00 PM
Id stick with the 2016s, go to 3rivers , order and 2-3 days later you have them. Your good to go
Title: Re: Aluminum arrow question
Post by: ronp on June 01, 2013, 02:40:00 PM
I'd say if those 2016s flew good then don't change.  Easton's 500 shafts that are popular are supposed to be 2016s.  Pretty cheap and available.
Title: Re: Aluminum arrow question
Post by: Blackhawk on June 01, 2013, 03:25:00 PM
I have found the 2114 one of the best arrows for bows 45-55#, but your 2016 is already working for you.
Title: Re: Aluminum arrow question
Post by: Longbowz on June 02, 2013, 01:04:00 AM
Either way I sure wouldn't go back to that shop.  Between being "to busy" and not knowing anything about tuning would make me want to go elsewere.