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Title: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: Problem Child on February 25, 2008, 08:22:00 PM
I was planning on using 160gr tips to fine tune my set-up but I can't seem to find a vendor that carries them. What's up with that ??
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: longbowben on February 25, 2008, 11:28:00 PM
Just buy 200 and grind them down,my field tips need to be heaver than my broadheads.About 25 grains.
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: Kingstaken on February 25, 2008, 11:37:00 PM
The difference between 150 and 160 is so minute, vendors can't spend money on such small differences.
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: Problem Child on February 26, 2008, 07:35:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Kingstaken:
The difference between 150 and 160 is so minute, vendors can't spend money on such small differences.
That's understandable but there's a lot of difference between 145 and the 170.I've been shooting wood but decided to give carbon a try and I like them. I had figured that I would use 160gr field points and then a 145gr broadhead would be just right but I didn't realize there ain't no such thing as 160 gr screw-in points. Oh well.  :knothead:
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: slayer1 on February 26, 2008, 08:01:00 AM
Thats all I use is the 160 screw in points.  You can order them from DMI archery supply or simmons broadhead company. How many do you need? I can probably send you a few to try out. If your interested send me a PM. I owe you anyway for that leather you sent me. Scott
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: George D. Stout on February 26, 2008, 09:49:00 AM
Kustom King carries 160 screw-in field points in their catalog.  They are a sponsor here.  Just go to their website and look under points 8^).
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on February 26, 2008, 10:40:00 AM
A 125 grain glue on field point with a full length aluminum insert will get you pretty close.
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: BobW on February 26, 2008, 10:50:00 AM
Lots of options, including the PDP weight system, and 5g washers.... likely you can dial it in to a point it won't matter.
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: dino on February 26, 2008, 11:42:00 AM
145 grain screws with 3 5gr brass washers.  Is there a 160 grain screw in out there that isn't a glue on head on an insert?? dino
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: dino on February 26, 2008, 11:47:00 AM
George,
I went to KK's site and couldn't find any 160 screw ins,  seen the glue ons.  Where they hiddin' em at??? dino
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: BobW on February 26, 2008, 11:51:00 AM
125 glue on w/ 42g thread adapter... could probably grind a tad bit off the end if you realy wanted to be exact
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: George D. Stout on February 26, 2008, 01:01:00 PM
My bad, Dino.  I was looking at glue-ons..Duh!

They have 145 and 175 screw in.
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on February 26, 2008, 01:33:00 PM
Zephyr has both a 150 and a 160 grain screw in.
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: Blackhawk7204 on February 26, 2008, 06:51:00 PM
Simmons has them, $3.50 dz. You have to click on "products" at the top of the page.
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: dino on February 26, 2008, 07:52:00 PM
Jeff,
Aren't those Zephyrs glue on heads on broadhead adapters?  I just can think of a 160 grain screw in broadhead that isn't a combination of a glue on broadhead and a adapter.  Thats why I would be doing what Bob suggested.  Adapter with a glue on 125 grain field point to make a 160. dino
Title: Re: Why no 160 gr screw-in points ??
Post by: Blackhawk7204 on February 26, 2008, 08:54:00 PM
No, the ones from simmons are one piece machined steel just like any standard field point, been using them for at least 12-14 years now.