DALAA 45 lb setup

bhturpin · September 05, 2012, 05:24:00 PM

OK guys I have a new Dalaa with 17" riser and 45lb limbs. I draw 27.5 and I need a good arrow setup for hunting and I will also shoot some 3d.

Shafts that I have are:

2016s
2018s
Axis 400s

I suspect I need to go with a weaker shaft than i have and I am Ok to purchasing new shafts etc just want a few comments from the 'experts' !!!!
THANKS

Whitetail Chaser · September 05, 2012, 05:45:00 PM

2016's with some weight up front, 175-225 grains, will probably work.

You could cut the 2018's a little long (30 inches). That might work too.

I shoot carbon spines of .500 out of my 45 lb bows. Most always a standard insert and 200 grain point.

Brett

tradlongbow · September 05, 2012, 05:55:00 PM

I have 45# carbon/foam longbow limbs, I'm shooting GoldTip 600 Entrada with 125gr point, cut to 29".

stujay · September 05, 2012, 05:59:00 PM

I shoot the 21 dalaa with 40# recurves and carbon foam LB limbs. I think the 2016's around 30" in length with 150gr tip would be close. The 400's I found stiff even with 100gr inserts, but 500's will work with those same inserts. 2018's will also be too stiff unless you use around 225-300gr tips. If you have a good weight selection of field points try them out with a bare shaft, and see how they fly.

tradlongbow · September 05, 2012, 06:05:00 PM

Since your draw is 27.5, you could shoot 1916 or .600 spine shafts cut to 29" with 125gr tip.

bhturpin · September 05, 2012, 07:42:00 PM

Thanks. Anything else anyone can suggest for the 2016s?Looks like that's the way to go. If I go 225 up front and cut em at about 29, sounds like I'd at least be in the ballpark.

GMASIUK · September 05, 2012, 07:47:00 PM

I shoot a DAS with 40 lb limbs maxed out so, they would be around 45 lbs at my 28.75" draw length. I shoot Easton axis 500's cut to 29.5" , std insert, 125 grain tip, 1" alum 1916 footing, three 5" parobolic feathers. Total weight = 428 grains

They fly great! I've been shooting this arrow set up from all my bows with great results.

GMASIUK · September 05, 2012, 07:50:00 PM

I think I would lean towards what tradlongbow suggested using .600 spine carbons, With your 27.5" draw

bhturpin · September 07, 2012, 08:18:00 PM

I tried the 2016s but I couldn't get em stiff enough. So, I'm using 250 up front on a 28.75" 2018 and it flies nice. I'm sure my speed is down but when it hits the rag bag it sounds like a .44 !!!!

Any further suggestions are welcomed. I can tweak it the rest of the way with brace height adjustment I think.

Thanks y'all.