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tlambert

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Is there any benefit to shooting aluminum or wood out of a recurve?
I've got some cedar shafts, but I'd like to start out shooting aluminums(mainly cuz I don't feel like getting all the paint and stuff to crest my wood arrows at this time.)

With aluminums, what are the size issues. I've got a bunch of 2117's that I'd like to use. The recurves I have are anywhere from 50 to 60 lbs.

I just ordered the Instinctive shooter books by G. Fred Asbell, so maybe they'll answer some of my questions.
 
A 2018 is a great place to start, but there's a ton of choices for you if you bareshaft tune.

I have a video you're welcome to. It describes how to select arrows and bareshaft tune them. Bareshafting can make a huge difference in your shooting. PM me your address and I'll send it to you.
 
Carbons will fly great too if you get the right shaft to match your bow. It really is a matter of preference. They will all fly great if matched correctly. I have shot them all, but to me at least, there is something special about making and shooting cedars. I just love them. Good Luck and be sure to post any other questios you have.
 
Really not that much of a benefit either way for me. Both shoot well, I shot 8.6 metric mags (2219) years ago & went to 2216's when I couldn't get them any more. I had good flight in that poundage range with both sizes.
 
The other guys mentioned carbons. I'm partial to them also.

They recover from paradox quicker than any other shaft material, so they penetrate better than alum or wood as a result.
As far as penetration goes, the smaller the diameter the better, the more weight up front the better.
I'm shooting internally weighted CE Heritage shafts, 615 grains finished. They've been a great shaft, but I'm going to be switching to the smaller diameter Beman shafts soon. They make brass inserts to get them up to stomp'n weight.


Some might say I'm not traditional though. /forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
 
I've got some of the "Arrows without a soul" I shoot from the Black Bow. The carbons are a rocket out of it. For other recurves I shoot woodies or in the past aluminum. As for longbows, I don't feel the word carbon should be even mentioned around them. /forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif
Nothing but woodies or bamboo for those.
Just my opinion, your mileage may vary.
Like we used to say back in my drag racing days, "Run what you brung"
 
A huge part of the enjoyment and draw of traditional bows is getting away from all the high tech stuff so why use high tech "No Soul" arrows? Even though they might not shoot as tight or as fast cedar arrows are very much what traditional archery is all about. They will also make you shoot more to stay consistent and there by create more fun opportunities for you while you stay sharp. Also cedar arrows are surprisingly tough. I have seen them hit trees and rocks that would shatter a carbon or bend aluminum beyond repair and all I have to usually do is smooth the feathers.
 
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Mine's never seen anyting but! /forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif


I know what you guys are saying. I'm gonna make a selfbow to hunt with a little next season. I also plan on making up some woodies for it. Carbons from a selfbow, even I can't condone that. /forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
 
I have shot nothing but cedar in my traditional bows.I love em.but I also feel you should shoot what works the best for you.longbows and wooden arrows are like bacon and eggs, they belong together.
 
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