Garage Logic Report post Posted December 27, 2009 For a while now, I have used the FMJ 340's, and I love those shafts. But there are a few disadvantages of those I think. They are very expensive ($120/doz - ouch), and it is tougher getting a good offset or helical on them due to the really small diameter. Next year, I was thinking about going back to aluminum shafts like the XX78's or the XX75 Gamegetters (2315). I have never really been a fan of the carbons. I like the extra weight and KE of the aluminums and the aluminum/carbon hybrids. I also don't like having to check my carbon shafts for small cracks for fear they will explode in my hand when I shoot. Also, if your carbon arrow shatters inside game, it can be a pain in the a$$ to cut out all the carbon splinters in the meat. With the popularity with the new arrows, a lot of people went away from the aluminum shafts. I know the big disadvantages of aluminum is that they are a little slower, and can bend easy on a miss. But for $39.99/doz, who cares if you bend a few each year? Does anyone else here still like/shoot the old faithful alloys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trophymaster Report post Posted December 28, 2009 I have always shot aluminums and still due. I like them for all the reasons you have mentioned, the heavier arrow increased KE, the price of them, not having to worry about exploding arrows(had a friend have a carbon explode and go through his hand). I don't buy all the hype on the faster arrow stuff who care people kill animals every year with recurves also and they are not no speed demons. It all comes down to what you feel comfortable with and shot best with. The only advantage to speed is you miss faster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted December 28, 2009 We did a show for Gary Cornum from Easton and "Point Blank" he recommended Al arrows... You can listen to the show by pressing the link and pressing play.. http://www.bowcast.com/content/view/650/57/ J Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcoues33 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 I like the carbons. I won't use anything else. I also dont put a helical on my vanes I fletch mine straight with 2" blazers and they fly amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted December 28, 2009 Personally, I think aluminum shafts have had their day. They will be lost somewhere between cedar and carbon as a good "stand-in" as technology progressed. They definately played their role, and many great trophies have been taken with them. I just don't see much of a future for them. You can make modern carbon arrows heavier if you want more KE, and they never bend or warp. If you want larger diameter to get a more helical arrow, there are "fat" carbons available. Combined with the shorter fletchings we're all using these days, I don't think you'll find a "technological" argument for aluminum shafts. On the other hand, if you find them more asthetic or have some fondness of them, by all means shoot them. Just like cedar shafts with turkey fletchings, bamboo fly rods with hand-tied caddis nymphs, Italian 28 guage over-and-unders, we all find ways to make our sport more personal, and if going back to the 2017's that made you love archery makes it more enjoyable, use them with pride. Sometimes backing away from technology actually enhances our experience in the field. Look at how our ancestors took game with flint-lock rifles, and the "masters" of archery hunting took amazing trophies across the globe with long bows and recurves. We all have to find what we are comfortable with. For some it's blazing speed with the latest bow shooting ultra light arrows tipped with mechanical broadheads. For others, its a long bow and hand made arrows built by hand with natural materials. It's not what you take into the field, it's what you leave with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
