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Title: what size metal shaft to foot fmj's ?
Post by: graybark uk on January 21, 2013, 04:06:00 PM
After breaking one of my fmj,s yesteday at a 3d shoot ( just behind the piont ) I'm thinking of footing them but don't know
What size metal shafts to get to fit ?
Title: Re: what size metal shaft to foot fmj's ?
Post by: Three Finger on January 21, 2013, 05:01:00 PM
When I had my FMJ's they were the 500's. I footed them with a 1916. And the were pretty tough.
Title: Re: what size metal shaft to foot fmj's ?
Post by: Bill Carlsen on January 21, 2013, 05:02:00 PM
What size are they...500, 400, 340? They are all different diameters.  I have some 400's I footed with 2018's but they were pretty tight.
Title: Re: what size metal shaft to foot fmj's ?
Post by: graybark uk on January 21, 2013, 05:16:00 PM
Sorry should've said there 400's
Title: Re: what size metal shaft to foot fmj's ?
Post by: Tater on January 21, 2013, 08:35:00 PM
I foot my 400's with 2018
Title: Re: what size metal shaft to foot fmj's ?
Post by: carbonflyr on January 21, 2013, 10:09:00 PM
you can check the how-to forum, charlie lamb posted up on that very subject.
good luck!
Title: Re: what size metal shaft to foot fmj's ?
Post by: graybark uk on January 22, 2013, 06:04:00 AM
Thanks guys .
John
Title: Re: what size metal shaft to foot fmj's ?
Post by: graybark uk on January 22, 2013, 06:30:00 AM
Ok I've just checked with all the uk dealers that sell metal arrows & 2018's are like rocking horse poo !!! Being as its the inside of the shaft. That matters ( ie 20 ) would a 2016 fit ? That's a more popular size in the uk .
Title: Re: what size metal shaft to foot fmj's ?
Post by: Bill Carlsen on January 22, 2013, 09:11:00 AM
I think if I had  had 2016 shafts that is what I would have used. As i said, the FMJ shafts are a few thousands more than a regular Axis so the 2016 should be ok. Use an epoxy like JB Weld. It is thick and is very tough when cured.
Title: Re: what size metal shaft to foot fmj's ?
Post by: graybark uk on January 22, 2013, 01:05:00 PM
Thanks bill , I'll order a couple of shafts & give it a go .
John
Title: Re: what size metal shaft to foot fmj's ?
Post by: Dave Paradowski on January 22, 2013, 02:37:00 PM
Measure the outside diameter of the FMJ's. This will let you know what size aluminum arrow you need to use.....DaveMP
Title: Re: what size metal shaft to foot fmj's ?
Post by: Tater on January 22, 2013, 02:55:00 PM
John,
  The 2016's will work just fine I have used those also, the 2018's are just a fuzz (technical term) tighter.

Pat
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