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Watch a few videos. You find out that you don't need expensive carbon shafts. .001 straightness looks great. That's what aluminum shafts have also. 99% of bowhunters are not technically capable (myself included) of seeing accuracy differences between .001" and .003". Much more important to get them flying good and straight. 15-18% FOC is easy to obtain (but not with a heavy carbon shaft). Pick something in your spine requirement that is 8-9 grains per inch and add a 50gr insert. Make sure each end of the shaft is square. Squaring tools are cheap. If you watch enough of these videos it all gets explained. I happen to be shooting Carbon Express Hunter KV 250 shafts because I got an excellent deal on them. Standard arrow build with a 50gr insert and feathers gets about 17% FOC. 460grs total weight.
Re: Aluminum or carbon arrows?
[Re: Jim H]
#6987286 09/10/2002:20 PM09/10/2002:20 PM
1916s target to 2317s for hunting. And other spines too. 2016,2117,etc.
50 years of using them no problems, why change! .
I'm right there with you . I have a PSE edge 25 years old . Don't change because it still shoots completely thru a deers body. PLUS dang WAYYYY too much money for a bow !!!!!
Re: Aluminum or carbon arrows?
[Re: Jim H]
#6987466 09/10/2006:53 PM09/10/2006:53 PM
I'm shooting carbon, Gold Tip Traditional or Carbon Express Heritage. I prefer the weight (gpp) i get from the Carbon Express. I think some of the aluminum may weigh more per inch but I've already got my poop in one sock for this season.I
“I don't know, Chief, if he's very smart or very dumb.” Capt. Quint
Re: Aluminum or carbon arrows?
[Re: Jim H]
#6987472 09/10/2006:58 PM09/10/2006:58 PM
I shot xx75s for years 1916s when I was 13-16 2313 as I grew. I switched to the radio x weaves and prefer them. They will break but dont bend and can take a solid hit that will destroy aluminum. Once I was testing shooting a new bow at the shop. My shot went between the target hit the block wall bounced back 3/4 way down rand with no damage other than a flat spot on the field point.
Aluminum works great but carbon seem to hold up better.
I use the carbon arrows that are on sale! Im not an expert but kill deer every year with a bow. Carbon lasts longer if you have a problem hitting the target.
Re: Aluminum or carbon arrows?
[Re: Jim H]
#6987612 09/10/2009:57 PM09/10/2009:57 PM
Thanks guys! I guess I'm old school too, I love my xx75s! I thought I'd see what else is out there. I thought of going carbon and front loading a bit. I'm no closer to a decision but leaning towards the carbons.
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[Re: Jim H]
#6987638 09/10/2010:19 PM09/10/2010:19 PM