carbon shooters

blacktailchaser · August 27, 2014, 11:31:00 PM

for guys hunting with carbon arrows...what kind of glue do you use for inserts..and how do you install them to the shaft ( cleaning and applying)......ALSO how do you tune the broadhead....i normally line up the fletchings with the blade is this how you do it...thanks..

NBK · August 27, 2014, 11:41:00 PM

I take a wire cleaning brush for a .270 rifle and run it a few times inside the shaft where the insert goes then clean out the dust with a Q-tip and alcohol. I then glue with gorilla glue. Only times its ever budged is if I hit something REALLY hard in which case the shaft usually breaks!
I align 2 blades horizontal and 3 blades with one blade down just to keep it out of my sight picture. I use small rubber O rings on the thread of the broadhead which allows me a snug fit and I can adjust the orientation as described.

TSHOOTER · August 28, 2014, 02:23:00 AM

I use the Ferrelite coolflex. It has a very low melting temp and can be remelted anytime to reposition inserts or broadheads. I use a heat gun on low and then put the arrow tip in a glass of water. Easiest adhesive I've ever used and I've not had any problems with points coming off.

Stump73 · August 28, 2014, 03:05:00 AM

I use BigJim hot melt and haven't lost an insert yet and easy to remove if need be.

Pheonixarcher · August 28, 2014, 05:08:00 AM

The cool flex is all I use on carbons. Great stuff! The only problems I've had are a couple of the 100 grain brass inserts from 3rivers moved or twisted a bit, but never came out. Just reheated, pulled them out, added a bit more cool flex, and continued on. Every other insert has not budged! I even use it for the HIT inserts for Easton axis! Works great.

Big Ed · August 28, 2014, 06:54:00 AM

Cool melt for me also.

JARHEAD1371 · August 28, 2014, 07:56:00 AM

Cool flex is all I use. A few seconds of heating a field point with a small torch is all it takes to remove the insert or turn it for tuning. Afterwards, I just dip the point end in a glass of water to cool it down.

August 28, 2014, 10:54:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by shed hunter:
I use BigJim hot melt and haven't lost an insert yet and easy to remove if need be.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!!!!!!

I have had the same results with the Quick Stick hot melt from Big Jims!

Bisch

Randy Koleno · August 28, 2014, 12:51:00 PM

I lightly score the inside of the shaft and run an emory board around the outside of the insert. Then I clean the insert and inside of the shaft with 91% Isopropyl alchohol, and use cool flex melted over a candle to hold the insert.

I like to position 2 or 3 blade (top 2 blades) broadheads in an approx. 1 to 7 o'clock position. I'm not sure why.

BigJim · August 28, 2014, 08:33:00 PM

Yeah, I don't ever clean or prep any of the shafts...well, except CX shafts. they have a lot of release agent on or in them.

Never any problems that I'm aware of. None personally and no complaints. We probably do a couple thousand doz. inserts a year.

thanks, bigjim

screamin · August 28, 2014, 11:36:00 PM

x2 on the gorilla glue with HIT inserts. I then use it on the one inch footing too. Haven't had one bust loose yet, or busted a shaft for that matter.

Gen273 · August 29, 2014, 09:09:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by shed hunter:
I use BigJim hot melt and haven't lost an insert yet and easy to remove if need be.

x2

Shotkizer · August 29, 2014, 11:56:00 PM

I practice a lot with broadheads and can say that I have lost inserts with every adhesive I have tried. 2 part epoxy has been the most reliable for me.