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Old 09-14-2004 | 08:33 AM
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I switched to 125 grain heads this season, so I needed some new points. I was having trouble removing my old points from my targets, so I bought the kind that are supposed to be easier to pull out. The problem is, these thinks are super sharp, and they penetrate a good bit farther than my old points, and at times all the way to the fletching. I was thinking of buying a grinding wheel of some sort for my drill to blunt the tips. Has anyone done this? Will I lose enough weight to make a difference? If so, can I just add some tiny washers(I have some already, but do not remember why) to make up the weight? Thanks for any help.
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Old 09-14-2004 | 10:12 AM
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These ideas you already probably know:
Just refletch the arrows later after numerous shots.
Beef up the target blocks.
Use a larger washer to stop penetration.

Just my thoughts i like the washers you came up with myself
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Old 09-14-2004 | 10:14 AM
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Oh yeah, put a dab of glue on those fletchings too. At the bases especially.
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Old 09-14-2004 | 12:26 PM
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Purchase some different fieldpoints and beef up your target!
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Old 09-14-2004 | 01:33 PM
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Get a better target!!!
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Old 09-14-2004 | 01:37 PM
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Get a better target!!!
I am shooting into a home made carpet target. I guess I can add more layers.
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Old 09-14-2004 | 01:40 PM
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if you are getting that much penatration I would double the layers.
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