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protecting a broadhead edge?

Started by $bowhunter$, November 05, 2011, 01:04:00 PM

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$bowhunter$

how do you guys protect your sharp broadheads from rusting? is there somthing i can do to keep the edge from forming rust but not effect the BH when shooting at an animal?


thanks,
steven
"SHOOT STRAIT" - something im still working twards

soap creek

I've been useing chapstick for years. I lightly coat them periodically,have'nt had any problems.
(Rom. 10:13)

magnus

A sharpie works too and doesn't build up in your quiver.
Keeping the Faith!
Matt
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Walt Francis

The broadhead used, regardless of how sharp, is nowhere as important as being able to place it in the correct spot.

Walt Francis

Regular Member of the Professional Bowhunters Society

Bjorn

I have always used vaseline-gonna try the sharpie.

Jim Wright

Spray product called "Slide All" by Elmer's.

Jeff Strubberg

Chapstick.  Cheap, easy to use, no scent to speak of and no mess.
"Teach him horsemanship and archery, and teach him to despise all lies"          -Herodotus

guspup


woodchucker

Silly Me!!! I just keep sharpening them to take the rust off...    ;)
I only shoot WOOD arrows... My kid makes them, fast as I can break them!

There is a fine line between Hunting, & Sitting there looking Stupid...

May The Great Spirit Guide Your Arrows..... Happy Hunting!!!

thunder1

All the methods  mentioned work well. I use some of my string makers wax.
No man ever stood so tall as when he stooped to help a child

David

Rooselk

I'm in the Chapstick camp...but I've also used Vaseline. Either product works great.
Compton Traditional Bowhunters • Traditional Bowhunters of Montana • Montana Bowhunters Association

lpcjon2

Food grade silicone works great, I use it on fletching and it waterproofs them. I like the chapstick trick!
Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a
difference in the world, but the Marines don't have that problem.
—President Ronald Reagan

Terry Lightle

Compton Traditional Bowhunters Life Member

Green

X 3 on Magnus' suggestion of coloring the edge with a sharpie.  And no reflection from the edges while sitting in a stand with an arrow on the string.
ASL's, Selfbows, and Wood Arra's
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Red Beastmaster

I used to coat the edges with various things but it seemed to collect too much dirt. Now I just run the file over them occasionally if I get any rust forming.

Never heard of using a Sharpie, sounds like a good idea.
There is no great fun, satisfaction, or joy derived from doing something that's easy.  Coach John Wooden

doug77


LookMomNoSights


Paul WA

I use Ballistol, keeps my handguns and BH's rust free...PR
"I'm a trophy hunter till something else comes along"

xtrema312

Thanks for the post.  Wouldn't have thought about the Sharpie.
1 Timothy 4:4(NKJV)
For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving.

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LONGSTYKES

Vaseline for me for years. But a Sharpie,I'll try it.
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