Who still shoots aluminums?

[East Coast archer]

I shoot 'em all.  Have some bows that shoot carbons, some that shoot wood and just cut and fletched a dozen and a half 2016's for a bow I am currently shooting.  Aluminum seems to have some of the best attributes of all of them.  Heavier then most carbons without having to load up the front, straighter then wood and penetrate well with the slick finish.  Only downside I have found is when you miss they can make a hell of a racket if they hit rocks or go bouncing among trees!

[kill shot]

I love em.

[Stone Knife]

My Bob Lee cut to center 46# @28 I draw 27.25 what aluminum would work good with 145 gr point?

[Hermon]

Originally posted by Stone Knife:
My Bob Lee cut to center 46# @28 I draw 27.25 what aluminum would work good with 145 gr point?

I shoot 1916's with a similar weight longbow.  Cut to center may be able to shoot 2016's.

[hvyhitter]

stone knife, 2014 x7s cut to 28.5 or 29 should be about right on........

[BUCKY]

You guys are killing me. Thinking of going back to aluminum. Here's my current set up, cut to center longbow.(Kanati) 56"45#@26". Gold tip 35/55 cut at 27",100 grain brass insert with 150 Magnus stingers. Three 5" feathers and Gold tip standard nocks. I will not change head weight and won't go longer with the arrow so what aluminum (legacy's) would I need?

[Prairie Drifter]

Originally posted by BUCKY:
You guys are killing me. Thinking of going back to aluminum. Here's my current set up, cut to center longbow.(Kanati) 56"45#@26". Gold tip 35/55 cut at 27",100 grain brass insert with 150 Magnus stingers. Three 5" feathers and Gold tip standard nocks. I will not change head weight and won't go longer with the arrow so what aluminum (legacy's) would I need?

1916

[Wudstix]

What is the spine weight of 2216 and 2217, Legacys?  

[Prairie Drifter]

2117= .400
2216= .375

[BUCKY]

Anybody ever use the threaded brass inserts(100 grain)  in their aluminum shafts?

[Wudstix]

what poundage range does .375 equate to for a 28-29" arrow?  Also are 2217 sticker?    

[Prairie Drifter]

2216= 84.3lbs. Never heard of a 2217. Is it a Dougherty(sp) shaft?

[Rob DiStefano]

i always loved alums.  i went from woods to srt-x eastons back in 1961 - they were the cat's meow for arrow shafting, even though they'd bend and dent if ya looked at 'em too hard.   then on to the much better xx75's, and finally those killer x7's.  back then, there was zero competition with easton shafts, and with very good reason.

however, even the best of alum shafts aren't as durable as most any carbon shafting.  for me, now carbons are the cat's meow.  but i still love building woodies.    

[Hermon]

Originally posted by Prairie Drifter:
 Never heard of a 2217. Is it a Dougherty(sp) shaft?

Yes it was.

[pete p]

anyone remember the JDA serpents that easton had out for a short time?? those were some pretty cool looking shafts.

[Wudstix]

Originally posted by Prairie Drifter:
2216= 84.3lbs. Never heard of a 2217. Is it a Dougherty(sp) shaft?

It is on the Legacy shaft list on the Easton website.  I'm guessing 2215 is a bit lighter, they shoot well from 63# MOAB with 160 grain points.
   

[Prairie Drifter]

Originally posted by Wudstix:
 

Originally posted by Prairie Drifter:
2216= 84.3lbs. Never heard of a 2217. Is it a Dougherty(sp) shaft?

It is on the Legacy shaft list on the Easton website.  I'm guessing 2215 is a bit lighter, they shoot well from 63# MOAB with 160 grain points.
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Huh, either it's new or a misprint. Can't find any dealers that have it listed ......

[Hermon]

I just went to the Legacy sight and they do list them.  Don't know if it is a misprint or new for 2014???  My guess is a misprint.

 http://www.eastonhunting.com/products/arrows/legacy

[jkm97]

So what's the spine of a 2217?

[Prairie Drifter]

Originally posted by jkm97:
So what's the spine of a 2217?

Just found it listed in an old chart I have. Spines out at 89 lbs.