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Title: Loose
Post by: Scattergun2570 on August 05, 2012, 02:34:00 AM
I was wondering if something should be put on the threads of my broadheads. Being my field points always loosen up during shooting,,I figure the broadhead may do the same. Does anyone use something to insure that they don`t loosen?
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Post by: americanhunter7 on August 05, 2012, 02:42:00 AM
Some ideas are as follows;

1) Beeswax on the threads
2) Loctite blue 242 threadlocker
3) Teflon tape (plumbing tape)
4) Plastic wrap (Saran wrap, plastic bag etc.)

These are a few ideas and ways I've seen posted on here before, I'm sure I've left out a few. Good luck and hope this helps.
Title: Re: Loose
Post by: saumensch on August 05, 2012, 05:43:00 AM
tooth paste works well also.
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Post by: Blackstick on August 05, 2012, 06:32:00 AM
A rubber O-ring will also work.
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Post by: Stump73 on August 05, 2012, 11:29:00 AM
String wax.
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Post by: Jake Fr on August 05, 2012, 12:53:00 PM
Is your arrom right wing or left wing fletched I believe left wing loosens your tips but string wax or dental flose helps as well
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Post by: Charlie Lamb on August 05, 2012, 01:40:00 PM
I use a pair of pliers and give the head a little extra "umph" and that does the trick for me.
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Post by: Shedrock on August 05, 2012, 03:26:00 PM
string wax
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Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on August 05, 2012, 04:50:00 PM
The main reason the field points get loose is because when they hit the target, the point quits rotating and the shaft does not and  unscrews it's self a bit.
Should not be a problem with broadheads as they are pretty much one shot deals..
If it is a concern, there are several suggestions above and they all work as does shooting left wing feathers.
Title: Re: Loose
Post by: DeerSpotter on August 05, 2012, 05:23:00 PM
For years I have used just a drop of log cabin syrup, it's a sweet smell in the forest.  And all you have to do to take it out is dip the tip in hot water.  And I never had a problem with rust because you clean your broadheads at the end the year anyway.

Carl
Title: Re: Loose
Post by: Scattergun2570 on August 05, 2012, 09:04:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by DeerSpotter:
For years I have used just a drop of log cabin syrup, it's a sweet smell in the forest.  And all you have to do to take it out is dip the tip in hot water.  And I never had a problem with rust because you clean your broadheads at the end the year anyway.

Carl
Does the brand of syrup matter?   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Loose
Post by: Scattergun2570 on August 05, 2012, 09:09:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by DeerSpotter:
For years I have used just a drop of log cabin syrup, it's a sweet smell in the forest.  And all you have to do to take it out is dip the tip in hot water.  And I never had a problem with rust because you clean your broadheads at the end the year anyway.

Carl
Does the brand of syrup matter?   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Loose
Post by: DeerSpotter on August 05, 2012, 09:31:00 PM
Nope LOL   :biglaugh: