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01-06-2002, 10:51 AM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Is this a good setup?
Though 40# out of a compound is more than enough for well taken shots on deer, you have to pay a little more attention to arrows than you might with more energy. Look for about 8 grains/pound, and a head that cuts esily on contact, could be something like a Muzzy, or a self sharpenable head. 2216s are heavyish for that diameter, there are 2212, which I shoot at up to 70# at 29.5" length. Seems to me your arrows are pretty heavy as is. I couldn't get to the easton chart to check, but I am sure someone else will.
01-06-2002, 11:19 AM
#3
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: the dalles oregon
Posts: 22
RE: Is this a good setup?
The 2216 is one of the most versital arrows out there but I think if is over spined for 40lb I used to shoot them at 27 in and 80lb with a 100 gr head and that setup shot broadheads awesome.I dont know your arrow lenth but at 40 lb I would use a 2013 for a light arrow 2016 for a heavy arrow.
Edited by - kennyb on 01/06/2002 12:21:40
Edited by - kennyb on 01/06/2002 12:21:40
01-07-2002, 05:52 AM
#6
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,175
RE: Is this a good setup?
I think you misunderstood the pro at the shop. The 2216's are one spine class higher and slightly heavier than the 2117's. For a 27.5" arrow, we're talking about 4 grains difference between the two. The arrows you're shooting right now weigh around 495 grains. Both of these arrows are way too much arrow for your bow!! Far too heavy and way out of range on spine.
Actually, kennyb is right on the money with his recommendation for the 2013 and 2016. Your arrows would be around 405 grains with the 2013's and 450 grains for the 2016's. You'd pick up some 10 feet per second with the 2016's and 20 fps with the 2013's. But you would be running 10-11 grains per pound. Nothing wrong with that, but still probably not the most efficient arrow choice for you.
If it were me doing the buying, I'd look at getting some carbons, 3555 GoldTips or their equivilent in some other brand. Your arrow weight would drop down to 350 grains for 8.75 grains of arrow weight per pound of draw weight vs 10-12 grains per pound with aluminum. You'd get a much better balanced arrow at 10% FOC vs 8.5%. But the icing on the cake is that you would be shooting some 30 feet per second faster than you are with those 2216's and 2117's. And you'd get the durability of carbon to boot.
Just a thought, anyway.
Actually, kennyb is right on the money with his recommendation for the 2013 and 2016. Your arrows would be around 405 grains with the 2013's and 450 grains for the 2016's. You'd pick up some 10 feet per second with the 2016's and 20 fps with the 2013's. But you would be running 10-11 grains per pound. Nothing wrong with that, but still probably not the most efficient arrow choice for you.
If it were me doing the buying, I'd look at getting some carbons, 3555 GoldTips or their equivilent in some other brand. Your arrow weight would drop down to 350 grains for 8.75 grains of arrow weight per pound of draw weight vs 10-12 grains per pound with aluminum. You'd get a much better balanced arrow at 10% FOC vs 8.5%. But the icing on the cake is that you would be shooting some 30 feet per second faster than you are with those 2216's and 2117's. And you'd get the durability of carbon to boot.
Just a thought, anyway.
01-07-2002, 10:57 AM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Is this a good setup?
Arthur? Recommending Carbons over Aluminum? What's this world coming too...
Very good advice as usual Arthur. Especially the durability of Carbons, for someone just starting out who may fling a few shots off target. Good Luck, Growing Antlers. You may also look at walmart for some carbon Game Trackers, so you only have to buy a few up front, in case money is a concern.
Very good advice as usual Arthur. Especially the durability of Carbons, for someone just starting out who may fling a few shots off target. Good Luck, Growing Antlers. You may also look at walmart for some carbon Game Trackers, so you only have to buy a few up front, in case money is a concern.
01-07-2002, 11:49 AM
#9
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,175
RE: Is this a good setup?
Yep, Rangeball. Matter of fact, I've already recommended carbons twice today! Think I'd better call and set up an appointment with the doctor! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Actually, in cases like this, carbon is the only way to go to get a good arrow weight match to the bow and not have arrows that twist into pretzels every time they're shot.
Actually, in cases like this, carbon is the only way to go to get a good arrow weight match to the bow and not have arrows that twist into pretzels every time they're shot.
