carbon vs. aluminium

[Bow Walker]

Dan I wasn't aware there was a season on 4X4's on the rock !! what did it score ?? LOL
I must admit I have done the same thing to pine trees, fir stumps etc. with nothing more than a damaged ego.
Mike

Of course we do this on occasion and on purpose - just to test the shafts and/or the post integrity. Right Mike?

[Nails]

AA For me I have used both carbons GT, bemans, pse and aluminiums 2317. I am seriously considering switching back to aluminiums (als). I'm a bowhunter first and not too worried about 3D score card.

I am shooting my Mathews Ovation with my old XX78 2317's for the first time with this bow, I'm very impressed with my groups. Als are straighter and carry the weight for bowhunting. Carbons are not as straight then als just look at the specs. Saying that, carbons have been generaly increasing their weight, I believe IMO arrow weight is needed as a good hunting arrow and most importantly having the straightest arrows possible.

Aluminiums deliver both straightness and weight, speed is not an issue with me. I totally agree carbons are more durable.

[willyqbc]

the argument that aluminums are straighter no longer holds water...it used to be true but not anymore. take your arrows for example, the XX78 super slams have a straightness of .0015.....there are a lot of carbons out nowadays that have a straightness of .001, basically the high end arrows in most lines of carbons will go to .001. As for those who prefer a really heavy arrow for hunting...my gold tips come in at around 430 grains all dressed for hunting, with the addition of a weight tube and a little bigger broadhead i can easily take that up to the 550 grain range. There really is very little seperating the two types of arrows anymore when you consider that all else is basically equal the big difference is that Aluminums bend easily but can be repaired if you want to put in the effort, carbons are tougher but when they do get damaged they cannot be fixed....pros and cons for both....personal preference

Chris

[Nails]

Chris I appreciate your comment on straightness. The high end carbons you refer to are out of reach for me. Carbons that cost approx $300 a doz. You definitely get what you pay for, those arrows are hand picked to achieve that tolerance. For the average guy who uses carbons and als, I also agree it is choice. For the average carbons arrows straight tolerances are less than als, thats all I'm stating

GT are a good arrow. I use them now and they take a punishing. I just have some reservations that carbons are the best. Have we been sold a bill of goods?? Marketing is alive and well with archery tackle!! Carbon arrows have been increasing weight for hunting arrows it makes a much better hunting arrow. Also I don't want to be involved in an exploding carbon on release. (safety reminder, check your carbons to prevent this). Thanks for hearing me out.


The trads got it right, keeping it plan and simple.

[huntwriter]

Have you shot carbons lately? I've shot aluminum for years hunting, competition, I tried carbons and didn't like them when they first came out, but after 18 years of shooting aluminums I switched to Carbons 2 years ago, without a doubt the best decision I made. They are WAY stronger than aluminums and anybody who says you can straighten aluminums I gotta meet, I did it lots but VERY rarely did I get it straight enough to shoot at anything other than stumps and ground squirrels.

Go Carbons, if you worried about the weight, get http://www.goldtip.com/products/prod...&rnd=192997551

Kirby

Yes I have shot carbons at numerous times. It's not that I find them better or worse than aluminums. The only reason I still shoot aluminums are that I feel more comfortable with them and that I really see no need to change to something else if what I have does a good job and keeps me happy.

[Kirby]

Yes I have shot carbons at numerous times. It's not that I find them better or worse than aluminums. The only reason I still shoot aluminums are that I feel more comfortable with them and that I really see no need to change to something else if what I have does a good job and keeps me happy.

Very true. If it works why fix it?

Kirby

[jessbennett]

nailz,

carbon arrows that boast .001 tolerances can be purchased for much less than 300 a dozen i can assure you. gold tip pro's are .001 and guaranteed to be +- 1 grain per dozen. usually about 110 to 125 bucks per dozen depending on where you get them.

[jessbennett]

tinney, why cant you get carbons to fly for you????

[jessbennett]

aluminum arrows

[Tinney]

I don't even know man. They just never seem to fly right out of my bow. I bought some dominators, but they were over(?)spined....always shot 2" to the left no matter what I did. I had some 3-49/390 ACCs and shot a few good FITA scores with them but I never really liked them either....they always seemed prone to getting cracked or broken....and for the price, it didn't seem logical to keep shooting them....finally gave up shooting FITAs and went back to my aluminums.