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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #15 on: January 19, 2014, 05:38:58 PM »
I have Axis arrows with the camo, brutal to get them out of anything :bash: I learned to give them a little twist as I start to pull with my arrow puller and it helps a lot. They do get better once the camo starts to fade.
Now on the other hand FMJ's are two finger removal  :tup:
Twisting them to break the bond does make you think it's a good idea and help, but it's a great way to create a place for the arrow to break. That's the weak direction of the arrow because of the way they are made/wrapped/woven.  You'll put micro-cracks in the resin-to-carbon interface making a weak point.
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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2014, 05:39:17 PM »
Is the dog helping you pull?

Yes. All 12 pounds.
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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #17 on: January 19, 2014, 05:40:56 PM »

That's my wife's dog.
LOL.
That's what I'd say, too.  :chuckle:
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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #18 on: January 19, 2014, 05:41:58 PM »
I have Axis arrows with the camo, brutal to get them out of anything :bash: I learned to give them a little twist as I start to pull with my arrow puller and it helps a lot. They do get better once the camo starts to fade.
Now on the other hand FMJ's are two finger removal  :tup:
Twisting them to break the bond does make you think it's a good idea and help, but it's a great way to create a place for the arrow to break. That's the weak direction of the arrow because of the way they are made/wrapped/woven.  You'll put micro-cracks in the resin-to-carbon interface making a weak point.

Hey. Pretty sure your targets were the 1st place I've experienced the joy of this experience.
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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #19 on: January 19, 2014, 05:42:52 PM »

That's my wife's dog.
LOL.
That's what I'd say, too.  :chuckle:

You're just jealous.
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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #20 on: January 19, 2014, 06:07:08 PM »
I have Axis arrows with the camo, brutal to get them out of anything :bash: I learned to give them a little twist as I start to pull with my arrow puller and it helps a lot. They do get better once the camo starts to fade.
Now on the other hand FMJ's are two finger removal  :tup:
Twisting them to break the bond does make you think it's a good idea and help, but it's a great way to create a place for the arrow to break. That's the weak direction of the arrow because of the way they are made/wrapped/woven.  You'll put micro-cracks in the resin-to-carbon interface making a weak point.
Been doing this method for years with thousands of shots on the same range arrows with no problems, just throwing an idea out there.

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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #21 on: January 19, 2014, 06:46:57 PM »
I quit shooting axis arrows into my block targets because I thought they have too muck KE. I switched to flatlines which are lighter and don't seem to dig in too deep.

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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #22 on: January 19, 2014, 07:02:56 PM »
I shoot the same arrows for targets and hunting.
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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #23 on: January 19, 2014, 07:09:20 PM »
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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #24 on: January 19, 2014, 07:38:06 PM »
Yes it seems to help a little. I had the camo beman hunter pro and they stuck really bad then I tried my series 22 gold tips and the stuck just as bad. The aae tube made life easier but im pushing those arrow a little faster and its still not to easy.

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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #25 on: January 19, 2014, 07:48:02 PM »
Almost any arrow that has a camo finnish on it will be hard to pull from some targets. The heat that is generated makes the arrow stick. There is a product called woodys arrow lube. Just put it on the first four inches of the shaft.

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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #26 on: January 19, 2014, 07:51:39 PM »
Anybody use this stuff?

I like most everything from AAE, but when it comes to arrow lube Scorpion Venom is the stuff you want.  Just don't get it too far up on the arrow or you won't ever get enough grip to pull.  Stuff is wicked slickery.   A good paste car wax like Meguiar's also works well, but be careful as it will often remove the finish.

Camo carbon arrows are a bear no matter whose brand.  The heat created by penetration basically welds the target to the arrow.  Best thing to do if shooting 3-D's is to get non-camo shafts.  And even then it's best to get one without a coating.  They might wear out faster, but you won't herniate yourself pulling them.  Especially if your range has McKenzie targets.

ToddID is absolutely correct about the twisting thing.  Good way to ruin some arrows.  You might get away with it for a while, but eventually you will have a failure.  Hopefully you will notice it before it blows up during the shot.
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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #27 on: January 19, 2014, 08:34:25 PM »
Get an arrow puller too. It's a rubber gripper and it works awesome.
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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #28 on: January 23, 2014, 10:08:11 AM »
Another option is change your field tips, I have found the sharper the tip, the harder to pull, but blunts will wreck your target (but great for stumps)
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Re: Arrows and 3d targets
« Reply #29 on: January 23, 2014, 12:46:16 PM »
That's just hoyt power right there.  You can't help it nothing you can do.

 


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