What size aluminum shaft for footing gold tips

[Michael Arnette]

What size aluminum shaft for footing gold tipsi'm curious what size only shift I would need to foot gold tip standard black arrows?

[9 Shocks]

2117s i think

[JamesV]

2114

[Hermon]

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000098

[Doc Nock]

I checked out Hermon's link... and I'd NEVER question Charlie's input on anything...

there I was scratching my head...then I read closer...he listed the "TRADITIONAL" GTs.

I've been what I call "Over-footing" my lighter walled GTs for a long time with 2117 and they're just fine... bit of hot melt or epoxy, then the insert and slide the over footing down to touch the slight collar on the heavier insert (I use the brass ones) and let them set up.

HOWEVER, I use the plain BLACK shaft... ergo, the difference in Charlie's listing... the 2117 fit my 5575's beautifully, but he TRADITIONAL have that coating on to look wood grained... More weight, thicker OD... but the plain black 5575 wear the 2117 well.  Getting the nice long taper on the back to ride up over the pivot point on my shelf was key for me... a smaller taper worked ok on the front behind the insert.

FWIW...  

[Doc Nock]

HA...one can too double post!  

[JimB]

It depends om what size Gold Tips and also whether Trad or Black.It's a good idea to save this chart.

[Charlie Lamb]

I added that chart to the footing size thread on "How To". Thanks Jim

[M60gunner]

Lately I have noticed my 2117 will not fit over the 35/55 GT trads. Had to use 2213. Do these guys change the outside each run?

[Bldtrailer]

on 3555(500) trads 2117 some times you need to sand the shaft to get a good fit
on black gt 5575s(400) 2117
5575 trads 2216
on the 700 black gt (wifes arrows) 2013s
I also use 2117 on 1535 gt trads(600)

[JimB]

Perfect Charlie.Thanks.

[Pointer]

On my 5575s I use a 2216

[randy grider]

Charlie, I sent you a PM.