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burch
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 131
BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 04:30:00 PM »
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
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Bud B.
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 04:41:00 PM »
No problems with blems from my use. Never a crooked one.
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sweeney3
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 04:43:00 PM »
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.
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awbowman
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 04:45:00 PM »
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.
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Rob W.
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 04:53:00 PM »
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.
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jcar315
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 04:58:00 PM »
I have NEVER had an issue with blems from Big Jim. Never had any sort of wobble what so ever.
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Don Armstrong
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 05:01:00 PM »
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
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burch
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Posts: 131
Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 05:16:00 PM »
I spun these on my spinner and only a couple didn`t have any wobble at all.
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Stump73
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 05:25:00 PM »
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
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Cherokee Scout
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 05:31:00 PM »
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.
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John
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 05:51:00 PM »
never a problem - always good
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LookMomNoSights
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 05:56:00 PM »
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.
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burch
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 06:02:00 PM »
Well with all this good pointing toward no problems, maybe it`s my dang spinner LOL !!!!!
Burch
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huntmaster80
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 06:40:00 PM »
I just got mine today, I cant even tell why they would be blems. very happy with them!!
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Keefer
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 06:48:00 PM »
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 <><
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wingnut
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Re: BLEMS
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Reply #15 on:
August 29, 2011, 06:57:00 PM »
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
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Mike Westvang
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Re: BLEMS
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Reply #16 on:
August 29, 2011, 08:00:00 PM »
Your arrows are straight as can be I bet.
I would re check em'.
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The Whittler
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 08:49:00 PM »
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.
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Dale in Pa
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 09:30:00 PM »
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.
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arky714
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Re: BLEMS
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August 29, 2011, 09:30:00 PM »
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..
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