High quality replacement fiber optics??
08-26-2003 | 07:03 PM
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Typical Buck
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From: Whitetail Ridge Iowa
High quality replacement fiber optics??
I talked to one of the guys at my bowshop today
about replacing the fiber optics in my sight. He' d
replaced the fiber optics in his Spot Hogg and
it definitely was brighter than mine, which is
also a Spot Hogg. I never stopped to think there
were different qualities of fiber optics[&:]...
after seeing his sight I' m a believer now[8D].
He mentioned two companies to check out,
Feather Vision and Specialty Archery. I could
not find any replacement fiber optics for sale.
Can someone please point me in the right
direction?
He also had .029 pins for his 20 & 30, with .019
for his 40, 50, and 60...something I' ve wanted to
do with my own setup.
How difficult is it to replace the fiber optics? He
said it might take a couple of hours. I' d kind of
like to know what I' m getting myself into
.
Thanks for any help[:-]
Two Beards
about replacing the fiber optics in my sight. He' d
replaced the fiber optics in his Spot Hogg and
it definitely was brighter than mine, which is
also a Spot Hogg. I never stopped to think there
were different qualities of fiber optics[&:]...
after seeing his sight I' m a believer now[8D].
He mentioned two companies to check out,
Feather Vision and Specialty Archery. I could
not find any replacement fiber optics for sale.
Can someone please point me in the right
direction?
He also had .029 pins for his 20 & 30, with .019
for his 40, 50, and 60...something I' ve wanted to
do with my own setup.
How difficult is it to replace the fiber optics? He
said it might take a couple of hours. I' d kind of
like to know what I' m getting myself into
.Thanks for any help[:-]
Two Beards
08-27-2003 | 09:51 AM
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From: Oakland City Indiana USA
RE: High quality replacement fiber optics??
http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/
http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Flourescent.htm
This fiber is really flexible and very easy to work with. I have had great luck with it and it is much cheaper than the short, brittle pieces they offer at the shops here. It' s also affordable enough to messup while you are learning the tricks to working with it. I saw something that gave the melting point at 150 to 180 deg. F. I found a hair dryer or less than boiling water to work for forming the fiber. Having sharp bends or kinks in it will kill its effectiveness. This stuff is great because it doesn' t fracture easily. 1 meter sections are less than $2. I' ve only used the .020" so far but have ahd great success.
-Chief
http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Flourescent.htm
This fiber is really flexible and very easy to work with. I have had great luck with it and it is much cheaper than the short, brittle pieces they offer at the shops here. It' s also affordable enough to messup while you are learning the tricks to working with it. I saw something that gave the melting point at 150 to 180 deg. F. I found a hair dryer or less than boiling water to work for forming the fiber. Having sharp bends or kinks in it will kill its effectiveness. This stuff is great because it doesn' t fracture easily. 1 meter sections are less than $2. I' ve only used the .020" so far but have ahd great success.
-Chief
08-28-2003 | 09:58 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: East Central ILLinois USA
RE: High quality replacement fiber optics??
You may also want to check out www.classicarchery.com
I use their fibers in my scope and have been very impressed with them, Bright Little Buggers and they come in long pieces.
I know they come in sizes .019 and .030, I use the .019.
I also flare out the end of the fiber slightly, this causes the fiber to increase in size slightly and seems to really brighten it up even more.
You can flare out the fiber head by after installing fiber in pin take a thin flat piece of metal and heat it and then touch it to the end of the fiber mushrooming it slightly.
They run about $10.00 to $9.00 for 3 sets they come in Red, Green and yellow, I know they also make a clear fiber for use with the colored light for your sight.
I use their fibers in my scope and have been very impressed with them, Bright Little Buggers and they come in long pieces.
I know they come in sizes .019 and .030, I use the .019.
I also flare out the end of the fiber slightly, this causes the fiber to increase in size slightly and seems to really brighten it up even more.
You can flare out the fiber head by after installing fiber in pin take a thin flat piece of metal and heat it and then touch it to the end of the fiber mushrooming it slightly.
They run about $10.00 to $9.00 for 3 sets they come in Red, Green and yellow, I know they also make a clear fiber for use with the colored light for your sight.
....nice to have 
