23** series aluminum arrows

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 1:40 pm

Recently someone asked if the 23** series (2314 I believe) they had on hand could be cut down and used in an Excalibur.

I didn't know at the time, so I didn't answer.

Now I know.

I just cut down an old 2315 aluminum arrow and glued in an aluminum insert for a nock. Checked the bare shaft for clearance on my Phoenix and it cleared the claws and seated against the string with no problems. I shot it once (with no fletching) at my indoor target at 30 feet and it hit the target just slightly lower (less than an inch) than my 2215s normally do. Again, this was an un-fletched shaft.

I've got fletching drying on it now, and will check it at 25 yards in the next few days.

MarkMarine · Post by **MarkMarine** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 1:57 pm

Mike, what is the caliper reading on those vs the GTs?

Limbs and Sticks · Post by **Limbs and Sticks** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:47 pm

They are to big, stay with the 22 0r 21 series alum arrows

Wes

bill morrison · Post by **bill morrison** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 3:09 pm

wabi, i am the person who asked the question about the 23 series shafts. i appreciate your checking into it but don't risk your equipment to check it out. i just had a bunch of 2314 shaft on my shelf just laying there and have already broke 2 carbons on hogs at my lease and was looking to use them instead, to cut down expenses. if there is any danger to my vortex there is no way i will use them. i knew some on here used alum shafts and wondered if they would fit in the size range for use. thanks.

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 3:55 pm

Didn't compare the diameter, but it should be .016 difference.
I simply made sure it cleared the claws and the string is still close to it's center when it's on the rail.
I'd guess there's probably that much difference in actual string diameters in the serving area if you compare a dacron to some of the new fastflight type strings.
I don't think there is any danger in shooting them.

flightattendant100 · Post by **flightattendant100** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:44 pm

If there are any problems a larger dia. string will bring it back up to center. More strands... a larger dia. serving mat.I think that I have seen this as a fix for this on here before.

Normous · Post by **Normous** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:09 pm

flightattendant100 wrote:If there are any problems a larger dia. string will bring it back up to center. More strands... a larger dia. serving mat.I think that I have seen this as a fix for this on here before.

More string strands = better contact and better accuracy if all is in sync. incuding the part you do behind the trigger.

Doe Master · Post by **Doe Master** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:28 pm

As long as it clears your jaws there is not much troubles . I have and do use them on occasion .
On hogs I can`t say if they are tough enough . But is there anything tough enough for pigs .

bill morrison · Post by **bill morrison** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:47 pm

Doe Master wrote:As long as it clears your jaws there is not much troubles . I have and do use them on occasion .
On hogs I can`t say if they are tough enough . But is there anything tough enough for pigs .

yea doe master that is my issue, everytime i shoot one it breaks my carbon bolt and i have close to 80 of these arrows from a compound with overdraw that i used to shoot that i no longer use...rather the porkers break one of them than one of my carbons cause i am gonna shoot them blasted pigs. lol

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