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Title: carbon collar issues
Post by: Medley on May 10, 2012, 08:46:00 PM
I definitely decided to get some carbon collars to put on my small game arrows, but am now debating whether or not I should just go ahead and put them on all of my arrows.

The reason I may not though is the added wear on targets and bow quivers. Do you think the added diameter and lip of the collars would be a huge deal, or no?

Would one type of taarget hold up better than another?
Title: Re: carbon collar issues
Post by: Hot Hap on May 11, 2012, 12:05:00 AM
I think a lot of people put a bevel on the lip. Hap
Title: Re: carbon collar issues
Post by: Skipmaster1 on May 11, 2012, 12:12:00 AM
I use aluminum arrows for collars and put them on all my arrows. I never have to worry about what arrow I grab for stumping or small game, all arrows are the same and having a stronger arrow won't hurt on big game
Title: Re: carbon collar issues
Post by: m midd on May 11, 2012, 03:51:00 AM
I agree
Title: Re: carbon collar issues
Post by: m midd on May 11, 2012, 04:01:00 AM
I agree
Title: Re: carbon collar issues
Post by: khardrunner on May 11, 2012, 06:20:00 AM
Put the collars on with JB Weld. You can shape it to make a smooth transition between collar and arrow since it is so thick. It holds well.
Title: Re: carbon collar issues
Post by: 3R Shooter on May 11, 2012, 03:04:00 PM
The carbon collars do have a taper on both sides. The nock collars only have it on one side. I have not seen issue with penetration using broadheads, but they can make targets a little harder, but not unbearable.
Title: Re: carbon collar issues
Post by: Terry Green on May 11, 2012, 04:19:00 PM
Ah....Johnathan....did the originals have the taper? I know you sent me some of the 1st ones....and I'm STILL using them.  I could swear the 1st ones I got werent...maybe I need to look a little closer.
Title: Re: carbon collar issues
Post by: 3R Shooter on May 11, 2012, 05:00:00 PM
Yep Terry, the first batch run was flat on both sides. I had mine tapered on a machine we have here at 3Rivers and liked it so much that the next batch made had a taper put on both the front and back.
Title: Re: carbon collar issues
Post by: Terry Green on May 14, 2012, 04:28:00 PM
Thanks Johnathan.......I could have sworn the 1st ones were flat....I'll have to get some of the newer ones....

BTW...sent you a check....