What type of shafts do you use?

Recurve50 LBS · July 27, 2009, 11:25:00 PM

I've shot wood, carbon and aluminum shafts and I like them all. But I am wondering just what are all you Trad Gangers shooting.

Ragnarok Forge · July 28, 2009, 01:49:00 AM

Easton FMJ 340's full length with 3 - 4 inch right helical fletch. I am using 100 grain brass inserts with 200 grain points for a total of 691 grains and 21% FOC. The fly like darts and hit extremely hard.

vtmtnman · July 28, 2009, 05:43:00 AM

There's no option for all.

Each of them is their own animal.Carbons can't be beat for durability,aluminums can't be beat for the durabilty/weight combo,and wood is wood...not much more to say about them.Not the most durable,and can lose straightness,but they sure do make a pretty arrow.

BadKarma · July 28, 2009, 07:27:00 AM

I shoot Black Hawk Vapors mostly anymore, but I still shoot wood from my longbow when I'm after treerats or bunnies.

SteveMcD · July 28, 2009, 07:49:00 AM

What's "Carobon"? Is this new?

Always shot wood, always will. I like to make my own arrows, and love working with different types of shaft woods.

Night Wing · July 28, 2009, 08:12:00 AM

Aluminum: Easton Camo Hunters

James Wrenn · July 28, 2009, 08:25:00 AM

I use wood and carbon.

George D. Stout · July 28, 2009, 12:38:00 PM

Aluminum and Wood.

D. Devall · July 28, 2009, 12:47:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by SteveMcD:
What's "Carobon"? Is this new?

SpikeMaster · July 28, 2009, 03:42:00 PM

I voted for all threee because I shoot all three. More and more I like to shoot wood more than any other.

Red Armed Panther · July 28, 2009, 03:57:00 PM

POC only.

Dave Lay · July 28, 2009, 04:37:00 PM

Aluminum and wood..

Scrub_buck · July 28, 2009, 06:41:00 PM

SpikeMaster ...

That is an awesome Signature! I hope you don't mind if i use that sometime!

Scrub_buck

Scrub_buck · July 28, 2009, 06:43:00 PM

Wood for me BTW: Specifically, Douglas Fir.

Its typically heavier per inch than Cedar and in my opinion a whole lot tougher!

snag · July 28, 2009, 07:41:00 PM

Love making and shooting wood arrows out of a wood bow.....SUREWOOD SHAFTS! Great douglas fir shafts, great guys!

bentpole · July 28, 2009, 07:58:00 PM

I guess you know already Larry

Recurve50 LBS · July 28, 2009, 11:10:00 PM

ttt

Bowhunter4life · July 28, 2009, 11:30:00 PM

I shoot carbons, but I picked carobon...

Gold Tips for the most part. Haven't done me wrong yet, super flight, rather durable, and penetration hasn't been an issue, more often than not I pull my arrow out of the dirt after passing through whatever I shoot with them. Lots of more expensive shafts out there that are supposed to be "better", but I can't complain with what has worked for me so I'm sticking with them.

Mo. Huntin · July 28, 2009, 11:34:00 PM

I did not realize how many wood shooters there are here. Kind of surprises me a little.

rp65 · July 28, 2009, 11:48:00 PM

I only use aluminum. Easy to find and easy to refletch.