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Posted: 8/12/2024 4:50:30 PM EDT
I have a dozen Blackout X5 that are 0.296" OD but the inserts are 0.308" OD.
I see 9/32 and 5/16 field points. One is under and the other is over the diameter of both shaft and insert. Is it worth skimming the 5/16 point and the inserts down to match the shaft or just leave them at 5/16? |
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Posted: 8/12/2024 7:49:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Wils91]
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5/16 would probably be better. It doesn't make sense that your insert is a bigger diameter than your arrow shaft. They should be the same. Is it a smooth transition from the shaft to the insert or does the insert have a lip after the carbon? |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:54:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bnoji]
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They are the inserts that came in the box. I can only assume they made them to the largest shaft OD they produce so they only need one size of insert.
They kind of flare out a bit.  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:55:22 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bnoji]
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Posted: 8/13/2024 11:43:40 AM EDT
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Looking at some things it looks like those are Gold Tip inserts and I think that flare is normal on those ones to accept 5/16 field points.
You could always check with gold tip to make sure but I don't know how their customer service is. |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 12:51:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wils91: Looking at some things it looks like those are Gold Tip inserts and I think that flare is normal on those ones to accept 5/16 field points. You could always check with gold tip to make sure but I don't know how their customer service is. Correct. The arrows are Blackout (BPS/Cabelas house brand) which are made by Gold Tip. They have the GT logo on the nocks. These are the inserts that came with the arrows. I ordered Gold Tip 5/16" EZ Pull field points that should be here tomorrow. |
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Posted: 8/14/2024 9:28:47 AM EDT
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I bet they are made that way so you can run a collar and it acts as a stop so you can’t get the collar too far forward.
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