Welcome! Lot’s of views no replies. It is really about individual preference. So it is hard to say. There are those that prefer Aluminum too! I shoot strictly wood so.. I really cannot elaborate on carbon.

catstormjr wrote: Hey guys I recently started shooting traditional about 2 months ago and I love it. I currently shoot a 50# Hoyt Dorado and use Easton Legacy 2018 arrows. I really like the way they shoot but for the last 12 years all I’ve shot was Carbon arrows through Compounds. I was just wanting some advise on whether I should stick with the Aluminum or go to Carbon for my recurve also. I just found this site and there are some good stuff for Traditional shooting.

Thanks in Advance

Go with carbon…

Ireland

Hiya and welcome here! For target shooting, I’d stick with what you are using now if they shoot well. For big-big game hunting, like elk and moose, carbon provides the best platform for attaining EFOC. And wood, well it’s organic and traditional and those are special qualities. If you have the money and like to tinker, experiment with all three. Dave p

Glad to have another convert.Whatever arrow you choose is fine as all three have their merits,and as Mr.Peterson put it could be fun trying to experiment with all three. Go with what works best for you. I’m a dyed in the wool woodie guy,but I’ve used aluminum before,and can’t remember being that in love with them. Wooden shafts are a challenge to make and get to fly well and I enjoy building them.

As you probably know, tuning your set up takes priority over all other considerations. A incorrectly spined (deflection) arrow will hinder good shooting qualities in many areas. A shaft which is too stiff may shoot to the left of where your aiming and since either a weak or stiff shaft does not fly exactly straight, cause inadequate or poor penetration on an Animal. If you are not well versed in straightening arrows made of wood, or cannot buy quality wood arrows already made up due to the high costs, I would recommend aluminum or carbon. Aluminum tends to be easier to tune than carbon in some instances due to the wider variety of spines available to the shooter. Not saying that Carbon is not easy to tune, just saying that in spine groups which tend to start at 340 and progress to a 1000 that aluminum is a good option, especially for those not concerned with heavy broad heads and mega FOC. The single largest negative of aluminum is the fact that they bend and stay distorted until they either “straightened” or discarded. Carbon opens up a new avenue that wood and aluminum cannot in the area of toughness and staying straight. Wood may also be affected by the climate, heat, and moisture levels if not properly sealed. Carbon does have a durable reputation and is very tunable. One must educate himself as to “His or Hers” particular needs before purchasing a set of arrows. They are a costly investment and if used very carefully, can last a long time. You must ask yourself some questions as to your intent. Do you intend to hunt with the shafts? If so, do you want the minimum amount of weight, which is at least 10 grains per inch, and at least 100 grains per 10 pounds of Bow weight? Example; 45 pound Bow, 450 grain total weight including fletching and Broadhead. If you are strictly a 3D or Target shooter, you want less shaft weight to having a more level trajectory to the target. Overall, if hunting is your goal, you must weigh your monetary situation against the intended purpose and make a choice based on what you would like to accomplish with your set up. In the meantime, you may educate yourself or make set up comparisons by downloading Stu Millers Dynamic spine calculator. Hope I have helped!:)

I have only been shooting trad for the past 4 years but really got hooked. I always shot aluminum but the past couple years I have gone to carbon. For me the carbon are much more durable so they last forever………..except when I loose them outdoors. I would look at picking up some Gold tip Traditionals. They are about the cheapest and work great for me. You can get them off the auction site for about $60-70 a dozen. You will probably need the 3555’s or maybe the 5575’s if you need stiffer. I believe you can get them by the half dozen so you can figure out what works best of you and then buy more.

Good luck.

catstormjr wrote: Thanks for the info. What kind of weights did you add to the arrow to get tuned similar to the Legacy arrows that I shoot now, or do you put feathers on and the inserts that come with it and go shoot. I know some things I’ve read that the Carbon arrows need to be heavier on the front end.

Thanks again

Not true! Carbons in the proper spine will shoot with a lite point too! One of my friends shoots a 460 Redline full length with a 75 grain tip for 3-D. He shoots 10 inch 6 arrow groups barebow at 60 yards. His Bow is a DAS Elite set at 50 pounds. Follow the protocol of “Tuning for tens” and learn all the aspects of Tuning.