Field points not tapered deep enough

[Wapiti Chaser]

I bought a couple dozen 160 grain field points from 3R. Went to put them on today after tapering shafts. The taper in the points isn't deep enough. I have had this happen with others before. Gotta cut an extra 1/4" off the shafts after tapering. Anyone else have this happen ?

[lpcjon2]

Yup happened to me with 2-dozen arrows of different material.I cut a little at a time off so the head fits flush with the top of the taper.

[Wapiti Chaser]

It must be the batch of points. Took some other 160 and they fit perfect without shorting the taper.

[lpcjon2]

It is probably that some are made from a different cast mold.Did you weigh them?

[Wapiti Chaser]

No but that's a good idea.

[Orion]

You're just tapering your points too long.  The taper on most field points is shorter than most broadheads.  Regardless of the point, it's a good idea to measure the depth of the point taper so you can make the appropriate length shaft taper to match.  Easy to do with a sanding taper jig.  Nearly impossible to do consistently accurately  with hand held pencil sharpener taper jigs.

[snag]

I found the same thing resently. I have a grinder setup that I don't change. But when I got the same 160gr tips from 3Rivers the taper wouldn't fit unless I ground about a 1/4" off the end. The previous tips fit perfect....?

[Lee Robinson .]

I don't know about the ones you have, but I have seen lighter points have a deeper taper than the heavier ones.

[mississippidave]

Same thing happened to me!

[Arrow4Christ]

Yup it's pretty common    Just cut a bit off your point tapers and you'll be good to go. Make your point tapers a bit shorter from now on and you won't have to worry about it.

Craig

[Bjorn]

Happened to me too.

[Tree Killer]

I've been snipping a little off my wood tapers for years, gets a little more glue in there for better contact.

[dino]

How long are your tapers?  Think those should accept about 7/8" tapers.

[Van/TX]

I measure the taper depth of the field point first     Some brands are 1" some are 1 1/4".  Some are even 7/8".  I have my taper jig set to make 1 1/4" tapers.  If the taper depth of the field point is less than that just cut off what you don't need.  It ain't rocket science   :p   ...Van

[Earl E. Nov...mber]

They got to get the weight somewhere?

[Gordon Jabben]

Precision Design Products brand of points are tapered deeper.  They are stamped with PDP.  I thought that was the points that Three Rivers sold.

[Van/TX]

I like those PDPs.  The taper depth is 1 1/4".  At least all the ones I have are...Van

[snag]

Gordon, I thought so too. But the last bunch I bought don't have the PDP stamped on them.

[Jeff Cooper]

Wapiti, I had the same problem with some 190 field tips a while back. I contacted 3 Rivers, and said I wanted PSP points...never had that problem with them. I want my taper going all the way forward whether I am shooting a field tip, broadhead, or Judo. I refuse to cut my tapers just because of inferior quality control on lesser-quality tips. Nothing but PSP! 3 Rivers  said I could send them back for a refund. I asked them why they stock this product if it isn't fitting correctly. Just my two cents! Jeff Cooper

[Jeff Cooper]

Sorry, That is PDP not PSP!