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Old 06-18-2008, 05:29 PM
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What would be a good alum shaft for a 48# recurve at 29" draw? 2016? 2117?

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Old 06-18-2008, 06:26 PM
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A 30" 2016 would most likely work pretty good
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Old 06-18-2008, 06:32 PM
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Old 06-18-2008, 09:04 PM
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1916's would work as well.
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Old 06-19-2008, 08:04 AM
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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.
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Old 06-20-2008, 10:15 AM
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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.
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Old 06-20-2008, 10:18 AM
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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?
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Old 06-20-2008, 10:27 AM
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They make fletching removers that don't harm the shaft. Cabelas carries some or bass pro, look there.
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Old 06-20-2008, 12:29 PM
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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
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Old 06-20-2008, 12:53 PM
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Use the dullest knife you have and scrape.
 

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