Shaft selection for a recurve

Scoobiedoo · 06-18-2008, 05:29 PM

What would be a good alum shaft for a 48# recurve at 29" draw? 2016? 2117?

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JimPic · 06-18-2008, 06:26 PM

A 30" 2016 would most likely work pretty good

Scoobiedoo · 06-18-2008, 06:32 PM

Thanks bro!

Schultzy · 06-18-2008, 09:04 PM

1916's would work as well.

BobCo19-65 · 06-19-2008, 08:04 AM

I'm using 2016 with my Kings Pawn 54#'s at 29". So I'm also guessing 1916's should work well or at least be close.

Michigan Bowhunter · 06-20-2008, 10:15 AM

I have about the same setup. I've been using gold tip traditionals 35-55's and they've been awesome. Very durable especially when stump shooting. The only downside is they're always straight so no excuses for missing. This can be a problem when stumpin with your bud's.

Scoobiedoo · 06-20-2008, 10:18 AM

I'm curious how carbons' lend themselves to refletching. HOW does one go about stripping the OLD feather off and refletching the shaft w/o disturbing the carbon fibers when cleaning off the OLD fletch?

Redneck Bowhunter · 06-20-2008, 10:27 AM

They make fletching removers that don't harm the shaft. Cabelas carries some or bass pro, look there.

JimPic · 06-20-2008, 12:29 PM

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ORIGINAL: Scoobiedoo

I'm curious how carbons' lend themselves to refletching. HOW does one go about stripping the OLD feather off and refletching the shaft w/o disturbing the carbon fibers when cleaning off the OLD fletch?

I use a utility knife--never shaved a fiber off yet

06-20-2008, 12:53 PM

Use the dullest knife you have and scrape.