Shaft weight advice from local archers...

[jhg]

I'm new here and new to Trad. I have two longbows- a 42# and a 60#. As I build my form with the lighter I will move over to the heavier bow and hunt Wapiti with it this fall. I have looked at all the arrow charts for the right spine for my shafts but have gotten some local advice that contradicts some of what I have read.

I thought 1916's for the 42# bow and 2017's for the 60#. The local guru says I can shoot 2017's from both bows just fine.
Any thoughts on that? He is the "go to guy" at our range, so I have to tread lightly if I choose to ignore his advice...

Thanks

Joshua

[Apex Predator]

It's gonna be real tough shooting the same shaft from both bows.  If you mean a 2117, then it would be close for your 60 pounder, but I would think you would need something closer to 1816-1916 for the 42#.  Results vary though, so you really have to shoot them to find out for sure.

[Fletcher]

Just say "Thanks for the help" and keep shooting the 1916's from your 42 lb bow.  You can shoot the heavier shafts (2018 or 2117), but they will be quite stiff and likely not shoot well.  They should work fine from the 60 lb'er.

[George D. Stout]

He is probably used to compounds not recurves and longbows.  2117 is much too stiff for the 42 pounder....keep using the 1916 for it.  Just a note, I hope you are shooting the 60# occasionally cause that's a jump of 18# from the 42.  Good luck.

[KentuckyTJ]

2117 will not fly in your 42 pounder. I have some and they are too stiff for my 50 and 53 pound bows. They may be ok out of your 60 pound bow.

What's your draw length and desired tip weight?

[jhg]

Thanks. I'll shoot the 1916's and get another set for the 60.

BTW, my draw is over 29".

I pull the 60# a couple of times after shooting with the lighter bow. Every day it gets more comfortable. Pretty psyched for Fall...

Joshua

[twotimer]

i agree with george about the 2117s.i shoot 2012s and 2112s out of bows in the 40/45# range with great results.but the 1916s should be a good choice also,the only reason i don't use them as much is there is about 2 grains per inch difference in weight,with the 1916s being heavier so i get a little more distance with the 2012s,and 2112s.