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RRock
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Adding weight to cedars
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May 26, 2007, 02:57:00 PM »
I want to add some weight to my cedars. I'm thinking about footing the shaft with some brass. Does anyone know what caliber will provide a good fit over a 23/64" shaft? I'm using 135gr. Zwickeys and have a bunch of them so really don't want to start buying heavier broadheads. Thanks in advance.
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Van/TX
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Re: Adding weight to cedars
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May 26, 2007, 03:34:00 PM »
.357 caliber might fit ok but it won't add much weight. A better alternative might be to add some lead shot in the ferrule...Van
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Re: Adding weight to cedars
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May 26, 2007, 05:54:00 PM »
Yes a 38 or 357 will fit with a little sanding. Just keep it round..........JohnB
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sagebrush
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Re: Adding weight to cedars
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May 26, 2007, 06:09:00 PM »
I use .357 maximum brass because they are longer and weigh a little more. I use these instead of judo heads and they work pretty good. Not as unloseable (is that a word) as a judo but they do pretty good. I bought 500 of them from Cabela's a few years ago and I think it was a lifetime supply. If I want to add some weight I put some 7 1/2 chill lead shot in first with some glue. I also use the yellow looking glue sticks because they seem to hold better. Gary
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RRock
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May 26, 2007, 08:01:00 PM »
I tried the .357 and they don't add much weight. They actually fit the 11/32" much better. I was hoping for some rifle type brass that might fit for the added length and weight. Tried the lead in the ferrule and it really didn't do what I was hoping for. Theres gotta be something that will work, I'll just keep looking.
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Orion
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Re: Adding weight to cedars
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May 27, 2007, 08:59:00 PM »
Do you want to add the weight to the point or the entire shaft? If the latter, soak them in Watco oil for a week or so. That will add 75 or more grains to a 23/64 shaft. Watco is a furniture finishing oil. It's available at a lot of hardward stores.
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