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2117s out of a 45# bow

Started by dixiearcher, September 05, 2016, 10:20:00 PM

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dixiearcher

I was given several 2117's a while back that are cut between 29-30" bop and I shoot a black widow that I pull about 45#. Can I shoot these or will they be too stiff? What tip weight would I need to use to get decent flight? Thanks
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ron w

I did it by putting 200gr up front. 2117 30 1/2" long 46# Holm-Made River Runner.
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Shadowhnter

Yep...200-250gr up front, and they are golden.

M60gunner

With a bow cut to and past center you can get just about any alum to fly. How far is the question.

dixiearcher

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Snow Crow

One more concurring opinion:  29.5 inch 2117's with 250 grains up front is what I used for 45-55# bows until I transitioned to carbon.
Wanted:  Crow willing to fly into my arrow.  Blind, deaf and dumb preferred.  Mute a bonus.  One wing would be good.  No legs.  With vertigo...

ronp

I used 2117s with my 44# PTFX and they shot great.  Good heavy hunting shafts.
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ron w

QuoteOriginally posted by M60gunner:
With a bow cut to and past center you can get just about any alum to fly. How far is the question.
Very true......
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

BWallace10327

Try shooting them first, its not like they'll blow up or anything.  Worst case scenario is these shafts will be a little stiff and won't fly perfectly.  My PMA is 43@29 and will readily shoot a 30" bare shaft 400 or 2117 spine. A 175 grain point works well for me, your results may vary.  String type, draw length and center cut are all important factors to consider.
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David Mitchell

Shoot them and see. Very individual thing here as to what works and what doesn't.
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