Who still shoots aluminums?

markliep · February 13, 2013, 11:18:00 AM

Have a bunch of game getters I don't seem to be able to kill - less finicky than carbon & shoot consistently - would probably get more if I could get them a little lighter as I don't shoot much over 40# -M

northener · February 13, 2013, 11:25:00 AM

Sure wish Easton would bring back Autumn Orange alum, loved the look of those.

damascusdave · February 13, 2013, 11:28:00 AM

I shoot 2317's a lot because I have them...easy on the bow because of the weight...too stiff with most of my bows

Altiman94 · February 13, 2013, 11:28:00 AM

I still use 1916's out of my 50# bows. They fly true and easy to get to weight. But, they are a little more fragile on bending than carbons of course.

I have some carbons but just can't get them weighted enough for me. One of my agenda items for 2013 is to get some carbons up to weight and shooting well.

ron w · February 13, 2013, 11:44:00 AM

Just was out shooting my Zipper ILF, 2016's, 125 up front and they flew like darts....easy to pull also!

JRY309 · February 13, 2013, 11:48:00 AM

I still shoot aluminum on some of my bows.I shoot aluminum on my Hill,fly great and like Autumn Orange.I shoot a 2312 X7 on my Morrison metal riser ILF.

February 13, 2013, 11:51:00 AM

27"bop 1918s fly perfect out of most of my bows, 2018s are perefect for the heavier bows. With the carbon I could get them to fly that good for just one weight at a time and I had to leave them too long. the Alaskans however, work in all of my heavier bows about the same as the 2018s, but the price tag makes it no fun to use them.

BuckeyeGuy · February 13, 2013, 11:59:00 AM

Been shooting 2216's since '95.

Panzer · February 13, 2013, 12:02:00 PM

That is all I shoot. 2117, 2018 and 2219,s. They are tough and easy to straighten once you get the hang of it.

joe skipp · February 13, 2013, 12:08:00 PM

I shoot aluminum and wood. I have some AD trad lites made up but I'm not really a carbon guy.

Ric O'Shay · February 13, 2013, 12:10:00 PM

I don't always shoot aluminum arrows, but when I do I shoot 2214s. The Jack Howard "go to" shaft. All my Hill bows like them as does my Massie Longhorns.

Danny

duncan idaho · February 13, 2013, 12:18:00 PM

2219's with a 175 grain BH, flies great out of all my recurves. One arrow for 6 bows,ranging in weight fro 62# to 72#. Carbons are nice, but, they cost a lot more.

bowgy · February 13, 2013, 12:31:00 PM

I really prefer wood but with aluminum I think I shoot better. They're easy to tune, cheaper, consistent.

DarrinG · February 13, 2013, 12:43:00 PM

Aluminum is all I shoot also. Currently shooting 2016's from my #50 bow and 1916's from a #45`er. Love XX75 shafts!

Brianlocal3 · February 13, 2013, 12:44:00 PM

I shoot alum mostly but I do have 1/2 doz 5575 that fly ok but seem to be more picky of my form. I have down CX 90s on the way to try out.

ncheels · February 13, 2013, 12:49:00 PM

I do a lot. XX75s in 2016s and 1916s. And for all the reasons others have posted.....durable, easy to tune, great for fletching and such, but high on the list is because you get all that at lower prices than carbons.

luvnlongbow · February 13, 2013, 12:52:00 PM

Aluminum and wood. 2016 and 2018 are great. Less expensive than carbon and work really well. I do prefer wood though. Fun to make and shoot.

ronp · February 13, 2013, 01:02:00 PM

I love the smell of aluminum shavings. Oh, wait, never mind...

David Mitchell · February 13, 2013, 02:11:00 PM

I too love aluminum for all of the above reasons. I shoot 'em all but keep rotating back to my 2016 and 2018s. Man they just work so good and are easier to work than carbon. Simple tube cutter and hot melt and I'm good to go. Don't need to worry about foc, efoc, weight tubes, etc. etc.

Sixby · February 13, 2013, 02:12:00 PM

Woods and Aluminums. I preferr xx78s though . I'm higher tech than these other guys LOL. I think the xx78 Legacys are the best trad arrow out there. Plus, I too love the smell of aluminum shavings. LOL

God bless you all, Steve