Aluminum suggestions

Bvas · February 09, 2016, 06:38:00 PM

My uncle loves the fact that I have gotten into traditional shooting and hunting with a recurve. So much, that he is sending me his mid 70's 58" grizzly from SC!!!!
The bow is 48# @ 28". I usually draw 28.5-29". I'd like to shoot aluminum shafts in the 30-31" range. I intend to use the bow mainly for whitetails. I prefer to use a heavier shaft and equip it with 175 or 200 grain 3 blade VPAs.
I don't mind purchasing a few different sizes to experiment with, but would like to hear some suggestions to narrow the search.
Thanks in advance!!!

the rifleman · February 09, 2016, 06:42:00 PM

Try 2016s to start.

Shadowhnter · February 09, 2016, 06:55:00 PM

With that bow weight, shaft length, and front end weight, id choose 2216, and 2117 if the first was a bit stiff.

ron w · February 09, 2016, 07:06:00 PM

With 175 or 200 gr heads I would try 2117......

M60gunner · February 09, 2016, 07:18:00 PM

Only issue you could have with the 2117,2216 is the diameter of the shaft. If the riser is not cut to center you might get a stiff shaft result. Somewhere there is some info on how the old risers were cut. Maybe someone can help? Once that is know run some combo's through Stu's calculator. I just did that same thing trying to see if 2117 would work from my 50# ILF limbs. I could get them to work but did not like way I would have to set up the bow.

Biathlonman · February 09, 2016, 07:39:00 PM

I think a 2018 might work.

Bvas · February 09, 2016, 09:52:00 PM

Thanks guys.
I have a couple uncut 2117 shafts. I may start there. What do ya think..... Start at 32" and trim down 1/2 at a time???
Also, do you think 3-4" fletch will be enough to stabilize the 1-1/8 nonvented vpa? Or should I go to 5"??

February 09, 2016, 11:43:00 PM

If your tune is good, 3-4" feathers will work just fine!

Bisch

Shadowhnter · February 10, 2016, 10:30:00 AM

I agree, 4" fletching X3 is fine if you are tuned properly. Personally I only take off 1/4" at a time if im uncertain as to about what length I'll find the sweet spot.

dirtguy · February 10, 2016, 10:59:00 AM

If you have 2117s you might as well start there. It seems like either the .400 spine or .500 (2016)would work.

WVbowhunter · February 10, 2016, 11:33:00 AM

With that draw and weight up front try 2216s

Bvas · February 10, 2016, 05:38:00 PM

Shadowhnter, you must have me confused with somebody that is really good at shooting traditional. Lol
I'm sure my shot consistency(or lack of) will cause more arrow damage than 1/4" could ever dream of.

Shadowhnter · February 10, 2016, 08:53:00 PM

Hahaha! Yeah, im a bit cautious. I've always figured i could take a lil more off, but putting it back on is a bit of a booger!