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Title: Adding weight to a FMJ
Post by: LongStick64 on February 10, 2010, 10:00:00 AM

I'm considering on footing my FMJ arrows. Question I have is when using an aluminum shaft would it be wise to cut the shaft and include the insert from the aluminum shaft ? Also if you just use the aluminum shaft without the  insert, how long of a piece do you use, and what is the estimated grain weight.

Also has tried inserting a wood dowel into an FMJ and used that to increase weight.

I saw Rob's piece in the How To section, looks like I may try that as well.

Title: Re: Adding weight to a FMJ
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on February 10, 2010, 10:26:00 AM

I just use a 100 grain insert in my FMJ's plus a heavy head....how heavy do you want, or are you just looking for strength?? It's easy to get an FMJ heavy without footing it.

Title: Re: Adding weight to a FMJ
Post by: mrpenguin on February 10, 2010, 10:33:00 AM

I got the dangerous game 300's shooting great w/100 gr inserts and 200 tip/bh... The arrow weighs in at 740ish grains!

Title: Re: Adding weight to a FMJ
Post by: LongStick64 on February 10, 2010, 10:45:00 AM

I'm using the standard inserts because my local dealer doesn't carry anything else. So I'm looking for alternatives to ordering inserts. looking for some homemade recipes.