Favorite aluminum shaft?

[Stringwacker]

You could also use the double glue in adapters that glue in both the tube and the broadhead. I don't think no one makes them these days; but you can still purchase them on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/167894562336?_skw=glue+in+2018+broadhead+adapters&itmmeta=01KDN7QE2MX9XTVNN89DZ27J39&hash=item27174bb620:g:HSEAAOSw1FNniD4Y&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAABAFkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cBukHOJEsJ9A9w3szRDBedZvqgfux6fpprj4Fyi5RXg4r%2FaMAbST--c3qE%2BoHJDuH4iCtR3B2tWHIWH%2FPg4SDkkIocXpJ2MAwdmxI%2BSkvR3XuQl8q5wlM6RoMOkH18w9%2FBco57MKlGz9BQeOU0ABnE2FLXM02o0Q2%2BsrQiBpWAfkVCkS6uJPrWYQdWeA323YQtloZCoVD1TI7oKQyx03v7PndWRS9hbZnrdLo81gwr34Y2tMtqB%2BNZz3FxuvFm7VKJu%2FW8fQ7AeYOecfyQrIIiXykB8QQhfyFsiZCwWkff0FA95cAeqxOT0m0oUwU1G%2FE%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9Dh3aftZg

The weights of these adaptors vary greatly. I have some that way just 20 grains and other types that weight close to 40 grains. Given a 2018 normal insert weighs just under 20 grains and an aluminum screw in insert is usually about 45 grains (65 grains total)...a single piece glue in broadhead adaptor could save 25 to 45 grains depending on which broadhead glue in adapter you find/use.

The 2117 would be a great shaft for you to try; but the weight of a 2117 is just about the same as a 2018. 12 gpi vs 12.3 gpi. Would save you less than 10 grains of weight in a 29" arrow.

Maybe a 2117 with the double glue in adapters?

[Ryan Rothhaar]

2213 with screw in aluminum adaptor Snuffers out of a black widow 53@28. Also shoot 2213s when I get my wing presentation 2 out to play around with. It's 54@28, but I draw 29 nowadays. The P2 is cut at center, not past. I've never bothered with bare shaft "tuning". I can tell when an arrow shoots well enough or not.

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[WVbowhunter]

I've done a lot of shooting with 2213s especially the X7 eclipses (same shafts as the old super slams just black instead of camo). They aren't cheap but they still come long enough for me to use them (having a draw length just under 33 inches is a blessing and a curse)

[Tajue17]

 

 
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Rob, I've been wanting to give wood another try. But I have ptsd from breaking about 6 shafts all at once when a 3D target tipped over on them 
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Oh No that happened to me with a set of brand new elite arrows,,, shot 6 right after they were delivered and the fricken big waterlogged Mckenzie falls over on them and breaks 3!!!!  Boy i still hate McKenzie targets..,

[stagetek]

2018's.

[buckeyebowhunter]

Rob, I've been wanting to give wood another try. But I have ptsd from breaking about 6 shafts all at once when a 3D target tipped over on them 
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Oh No that happened to me with a set of brand new elite arrows,,, shot 6 right after they were delivered and the fricken big waterlogged Mckenzie falls over on them and breaks 3!!!!  Boy i still hate McKenzie targets..,
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I remember it to this day, cold windy day shortly after Christmas, ground soft. Out in the yard shooting my Shiney new cedars I just got for Christmas when dad's MacKenzie deer falls right on em haha

[Iowabowhunter]

Never have shot aluminum, I've got a couple dozen Easton Axis that will last me quite a while thankfully. I do like the price point of aluminums however!