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Title: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: J. Cook on August 18, 2009, 03:06:00 PM

Need some input guys...what have you guys used in the past to add weight to carbons (I don't want to add tip weight).  I'm referring to some "home remedies" other than buying weight tubes...let me know what you've used successfully.

Thanks guys!

Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: James Wrenn on August 18, 2009, 03:17:00 PM

I have read about a lot of things over the last few years.Tried most and rejected them all.Tip weight or weight tubes are the only consistant way I have seen work.Easier just to buy heavier arrows and not worry about anything but broadheads. jmo

Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: J. Cook on August 18, 2009, 03:45:00 PM

the "buying" part is the problem.   ;)  I have a dozen arrows that fly true and spine out fine, I would just like to bulk them up a bit with more weight.  Too much tip weight will change the spine a point they aren't tuned to the bow.  It was worth a shot, I may end up just buying weight tubes after all, but I figured someone may have a clever fix.  

James, PM me some time if you have any good info on any good shoots between Durham and Kannapolis...I'm not aware of much going on around this area.  

Take care!

Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: gsdmikko on August 18, 2009, 03:51:00 PM

You can use rope, trimmer line, or the small air tube hose to add weight..thats just a few off the top of my head..I've tried the air tube hose and it worked well..

Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: Jesse Peltan on August 18, 2009, 04:14:00 PM

1/4in Oak hardwood dowel. Adds weight and stiffens spine so you can add weight up front.

Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: Coop on August 18, 2009, 04:45:00 PM

Honestly I bought weight tubes thinking they would be quieter than my old weed trimmer line solution, but they're not. Even with cutting them long enough that I can jam them into the underside of my nocks, I can still hear them rattle. I say save some money and use trimmer line  :) .

Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: JRY309 on August 18, 2009, 05:38:00 PM

A way to stop the rattle in weight tubes is to put 3 to 4 kinks in the tube and install them.I have used weight tubes,they are consistent.

Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
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Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: sweet old bill on August 19, 2009, 05:21:00 AM

1/8 inch poly rope, just cut it about a full 1/2 inch long so that it does not move when you install the nock.

Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: Mount Sweetness on September 10, 2009, 05:01:00 PM

What type of air tube hose are you guys using?

Soft flexible clear rubber hose?

or

Plastic air Hose that will kink?

Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: mrpenguin on September 10, 2009, 06:25:00 PM

You can use weight tubes or sheath them with aluminum arrow shafts... weight tubes are far cheaper unless you have old, long arrows  :)

BTW, if you are using Axis or MFX arrows, the weight tubes WILL affect your spine.  That was my experience with Beman MFX Classic arrows.

Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: Mo. Huntin on September 10, 2009, 07:29:00 PM

I used the Aquarium plastic tubing from Wal Mart and it worked but those dudes where to heavy to suit me. I would definatly do like James said next time and buy heavier arrows.

Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: Paul WA on September 11, 2009, 12:52:00 AM

I bought 55/75 gold tips for my 53@30 LB added 300gr up front and they fly true and hit hard...PR

Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: LCH on September 11, 2009, 07:09:00 AM

Weight tube are better than weedeater line it rattles inside the shaft when shot. I think I would rathe put the weight up front behind the insert.LH

Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on September 11, 2009, 09:30:00 AM

If your weight tubes are rattling around, something ain't right.  I've been "tubing" my carbons for three seasons now and they don't rattle at all.

If you don't have the spine to increase tip weight, then IMHO weight tubes are the best option.  They are consistent and easy to install.  Be aware that whatever you put inside a carbon, you should glue either the material or your nocks into place.  Otherwise you better stuff some spares into your pocket before you head out...

Title: Re: Adding weight to carbons?
Post by: artifaker1 on September 11, 2009, 12:35:00 PM

The best that I've used on the cheap is 3/82 all-thread threaded and glued into the back of the insert. Just tap it out a few threads if the threads don't go all the way to the back of the insert. There is nothing like weight up front. The newest generation of brass insert fits pretty well and come out of targets well. But they are spendy if you have several dozen to do. The arrows are tougher with the weight up front as well. I've used larger all-thread that was just glued into the shaft but I started having problems with that staying home and it makes the shaft effectively shorter (changing spine again) by filling it up. I did't want to put up with that affecting spine.
The 8/32 all-thread adds weight but rides inside the arrow not effecting spine in more than one way. Three inches adds about 100 grains. So if you use a brassy and all-thread you can add 200 grains before you even put the point on.
They also offer field points up to 300 grains now so there is the possibility of just weighting with the point only. That works with smaller arrows real well. I need more weight than that on some of my 340s, 300s, and 280s.