Tecumseh Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 I'm shooting Carbon express CX 300 with a 100 gr muzzy for Elk and was wondering if Aluminum shafts with a 125 gr broadhead would be a better choice?I'm drawing 70lbs with a 29" draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? I shoot Carbon Express Maxima Hunter 250s and I personally think they shoot a lot better than aluminums. I used to shoot aluminums, but I just switched to carbons this season. I think they shoot a lot faster and run a lot smoother through my set-up. I would say stick with the carbons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstringking Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? I shoot carbons and would never go back to aluminum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? yep i would stick to carbons definately, they outperform aluminums by alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp793 Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? I'd stay with the carbons, they are a lot faster than the aluminum and definetely outperform them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? The carbon and aluminum debate. Between the two i shoot carbon only reason is easier to take care of and a little cheaper. You can shoot a carbon threw more than one deer aluminum its gone if you hit pretty much anything. Carbon chep it for any splits or anything and your good to go. Bows faster with the carbons also. Really its your own choice id stay with carbons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? Carbons usually cost more than aluminums. Unless your are buying some really cheapy ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? Either one works fine. I personally shoot carbons, but I have a few buddies who shoot aluminums are are just as accurate and kill plenty of deer. Nowadays basically anything is going to work fine, just get a combo that shoots good from your bow and stick with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTSIDER Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? both...axis full metal jacket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag1 Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? Shooting the 300's at 70lb, are you sure you are spined correctly? I was shooting those also, but my broadheads were hiting 6" low at 20yrds, when my bow is set on 68lb. I went up to the 400's and they are now dead on. I have a buddie who is shooting around 65lb with Hoyt Trykon and a Mathews Switchback, he can't seem to get carbons to hit right, so he shoots alum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? Mag-he might be spined right on a 29" draw. His arrows are probably around 27" and that'll make the 300's alot stiffer. As for going to carbon, if your getting good arrow flight now and groups why switch? Aluminum shafts are more forgiving than carbon but for the durability you can't beat the carbon shafts. If it ain't broke don't fix it. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBowHunter Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? I shoot carbon it works best for me and my bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted December 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? My bow is a tack driver with this setup.My arrows group the same with broadheads and field points.I use aluminum with grim reaper broadheads for turkey.I was courious to see what evryones opinion was because I read an article by Chuck Adams on using aluminum arrows only and how he liked them over carbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deepwoods1 Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? Carbon, for one reason... DURABILITY!! When you hunt elk you are usually on the move, long stalks through rough country. Equipment takes a beating out there, and arrows are the last thing you should have to worry about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEIOWAARCHER Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? They still make aluminum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? [ QUOTE ] They still make aluminum? [/ QUOTE ] LOL!!!! Priceless!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hunter36 Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? Personally i think it is preference. i shoot maxima 350s but have use to use aluminums and had no problems just bought a new bow and changed to new arrows. people kill deer effectivly with traditional bows and wood arrows. shoot what makes you comfortable and what you shoot best. But, if you alreaady shooting a good carbon shaft that is spined right and thats what your setup is tuned to just use that. the broadheads i think would be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mississppiboy Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? i shoot carbon. they are better than aluminum i think. but they break easier than aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MathewsXtHunter Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? carbon aluminum arrows are nice,as for the strait carbon i stay away from, it will splinter out into the meat if the arrow breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? [ QUOTE ] carbon aluminum arrows are nice,as for the strait carbon i stay away from, it will splinter out into the meat if the arrow breaks. [/ QUOTE ] What the heck is a carbon aluminum arrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? Carbons cause they are either broke or straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? [ QUOTE ] Carbons cause they are either broke or straight. [/ QUOTE ] Right on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] carbon aluminum arrows are nice,as for the strait carbon i stay away from, it will splinter out into the meat if the arrow breaks. [/ QUOTE ] What the heck is a carbon aluminum arrow? [/ QUOTE ] Normally it is an aluminum arrow with a carbon shell on the outside. Makes the arrow straighter and bit more durable. I never shot one. I think Gold Tip makes some, though. I think for just 12 shafts it's around $110 and with vanes $120 and feathers $125. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? [ QUOTE ] Carbons usually cost more than aluminums. Unless your are buying some really cheapy ones. [/ QUOTE ] Not true, I've bought a half dozen Bemans for $30 and i've paid upwards of $50 for a half dozen aluminums. I would stick with carbons as you know if it is straight or not and they simply fly better. A cabon won't bend, it will break. I simply prefer having the confidence that my arrows are def. straight. Granted you can test them, but that takes time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Re: Carbon or Aluminum? Made the switch to carbons about 5 years or so ago, will never switch back to aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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