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Title: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: Car54 on January 26, 2013, 02:27:00 PM
I bought some Zwickey Delta 4 blade broadheads and they are whistling all the way to the target.  How do I prevent them from whistling. Thanks
Title: Re: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: Pat B on January 26, 2013, 02:41:00 PM
Squeeze lemon juice on them. They will pucker up so they can't whistle. Sorry, couldn't help myself! d;^)

 Are they vented broadheads? If so round the inside edges of the vents with a file or emory cloth.
Title: Re: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: Car54 on January 26, 2013, 02:48:00 PM
Pat, I think their whistling dixie down range..LOL

Yes their vented..will try the file thing.  Thanks
Title: Re: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: Zradix on January 26, 2013, 02:48:00 PM
deltas aren't vented.

I would suspect either the head isn't on straight, your arrows aren't flying straight or (and most likely I'd think) you don't have the "hole" in the ferrule from the punched out bleeders filled with glue/taper.
Title: Re: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: Car54 on January 26, 2013, 02:55:00 PM
Zradix,  will try to fill hole with something. Would caulking work?  Thanks
Title: Re: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: SuperK on January 26, 2013, 02:59:00 PM
I have used cotton from a cotton ball.
Title: Re: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: Zradix on January 26, 2013, 03:00:00 PM
I'd just use whatever you used to mount the heads.
Normally with those heads I just put a lot of glue on the taper so it squeezes out the hole. Then while it's still wet, or hot if using hot melt, use your finger to smooth it over. Nothing to it.

Plus, I like the thought of having the ferrule completely filled. That way the arrow doesn't move forward as easily and break the bond if you hit a hard surface.

I wouldn't use caulk as most glues won't stick to it if you want to remount the heads on another arrow. Plus it just complicates things.

   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: Car54 on January 26, 2013, 03:11:00 PM
Thanks everyone for the ideals.
Title: Re: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: Zradix on January 26, 2013, 03:14:00 PM
Let us know if ya get her figured out or need some more help buddy.

many guys say it doesn't matter..but personally I hate loud heads...just really bothers me...lol
Title: Re: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: Charlie Lamb on January 26, 2013, 05:14:00 PM
Yep, fill the hole. Get some long taper adapters and you are good to go.
Title: Re: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: magnus on January 26, 2013, 06:08:00 PM
What Charlie said. He knows what he speaks of!!!
Title: Re: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: SlowBowinMO on January 26, 2013, 06:30:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Charlie Lamb:
Yep, fill the hole. Get some long taper adapters and you are good to go.
This!  If your adapters are not long enough, fill it with hot melt.
Title: Re: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: Friend on January 26, 2013, 06:47:00 PM
Have only heard them whistle 'Taps'.
Title: Re: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: Car54 on January 26, 2013, 07:28:00 PM
Hey there Tim ,  I ordered the longs(adapters) from ya,  guess I need to get the extra longs from ya.?  Theirs still a hole with the longs.
Title: Re: 4 blades whistling to target....
Post by: SlowBowinMO on January 26, 2013, 11:05:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Car54:
Hey there Tim ,  I ordered the longs(adapters) from ya,  guess I need to get the extra longs from ya.?  Theirs still a hole with the longs.
The Sweetlands by Zwickey are the best match for the Zwickey heads.  They are longer.

A little hot melt in the gap with the other adapters works fine too.