BLEMS

[burch]

Got my blems in today and outta a dozen I got 5 straight shafts and 3 of those have a slight wobble.  Now ya can`t complain about the price and I recieved `em 3 days after I ordered `em so I can`t complain about Big Jim`s customer service either. I`m just wondering if when you order Goldtips at the full price are they all straight or is this just the norm with Goldtip ? I understand they are what they are and i`m no way blaiming Big Jim for anything. In fact at his price i`m keeping these for target and stump shooting.  He`s passing on these blems at a very fair price and i`ll be ordering from him in the future. I`m just wondering if everyone else is happy or not happy with shooting the blems ?
     Burch  

[Bud B.]

No problems with blems from my use. Never a crooked one.

[sweeney3]

I've gotten 3 dozen blems and not had a single solitary issue.  All straight, all tough.  Pretty much the exact same thing as regular GTs, but 2/3 cost.  Just a bit off cosmetically.  I guess they could be considered "blemished" for any number of reasons, to include unsoundness.  Dunno.  I like mine though.

[awbowman]

Blems are supposed to have cosmetic blemishes only.  They are still supposed to be within tolerance for straightness and spine stiffness.  So I would say that you have the same possibilty of getting crooked ones as you do the unblemished ones.

[Rob W.]

I have bought hundreds of carbons over the years from a bunch of different companys. Goldtip blems have been better shafts than some very expensive ones I have bought. Of all those arrows I have never had one that wasen't straight.

[jcar315]

I have NEVER had an issue with blems from Big Jim. Never had any sort of wobble what so ever.

[Don Armstrong]

The shafts have a tolerance of + or - .006 . If they are more than that, I would contact Big Jim. I'm sure he will make them right. Don

[burch]

I spun these on my spinner and only a couple didn`t have any wobble at all.

[Stump73]

Could be a bad batch. I have some and they are all straight. I don't mind the cosmetic as long as they shoot great. I'm planning on getting my next set soon and ordering some for my Dad also. Mike

[Cherokee Scout]

I suggest you shoot them all. See if you can tell the difference in how they shoot. I'd bet that unless you are as good a shot Rod Jenkins or some of the other World Champions, you won't know the difference.

[5deer]

never a problem - always good

[LookMomNoSights]

I just got some more in....3 doz and gonna get some more!  Ive put together 3 doz this year not including the ones Im into now....and not one problem!  2 doz of the order I got just today are Uncle Teds zebra deals....and they are rockin' cool!  Gotta love the blems!  Not sure why ya got wobblers.

[burch]

Well with all this good pointing toward no problems, maybe it`s my dang spinner LOL !!!!!

              Burch

[huntmaster80]

I just got mine today, I cant even tell why they would be blems.  very happy with them!!

[Keefer]

Burch,
 I was just about to ask you if you have ever checked your spinner? You could have a very small flat spot or some wax or something on it ..Even a small section of rust on a wheel could make an arrow look like a bent stick....Sight down that shaft and rotate it and see if you see any belly's or crowns also...Roll them on a very flat counter top also...I would try all those things before calling Big Jim...Keefer's <><

[wingnut]

I've got two dozen made up and ready to go for my elk hunt.  They shoot as good as any shaft I've ever put on my bows.

Mike

[tenbrook]

Your arrows are straight as can be I bet.

I would re check em'.

[The Whittler]

Burch, did you check them full length or after you cut them. If you glued the insert you might have a little more glue on one side or the insert might be a little off. Did you spin them with a field point or broad head.

Is there a way you can heat the insert and twist it and see if that helps. I always try 1 or 2  new field points. I spin them on my finger to feel if there any wobbles. If this not the cause then I do not know.

[Dale in Pa]

Burch, I'm gonna be the odd man out here.I've gotten several doz. Gts and some are absolutely horrible for straightness.The last doz I got were 1sts,not blems.The spine varied by 8# and a couple wobbled by at least 1/8".  

Can't really say the straightness made much difference in accuracy, but I could tell the diff in spine when bareshafting. Gotta say though,the crooked shafts don't instill a lot of confidence in your equipment.

[arky714]

Have you weighted the shafts can be as much as 10 grains off for 3 out of a dozen price wise you still come out..