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Offline DC

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Target arrows
« on: March 06, 2016, 02:22:23 pm »
I only shoot targets so I try to get the points smooth so they put out cleanly. My new target is a Bulldog brand. It is a good target but pulling the arrows out is a pain. It squeals like mad when I pull the arrows out. Gets the neighbors Beagles barking sometimes. I finish my arrows with acrylic poly. Before I try different waxes, oils and emollients is there a particular stuff that will quiet them down?
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Target arrows
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2016, 02:57:01 pm »
You might try some car wax on the point ends to help them pull easier.
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Re: Target arrows
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2016, 04:22:02 pm »
Wax made it worse. So I put a smear of Vaseline one and it was nice and quiet. It lasts about 10-12 shots. Maybe a light coat on the target face? That would be awful messy.
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Offline DC

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Re: Target arrows
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2016, 05:09:39 pm »
Bohning String Wax. Nice and quiet. Not as slippery a Vaseline. Easy to pack. Probably good for the arrows.
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Offline Drewster

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Re: Target arrows
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2016, 09:54:16 pm »
Try a quick spray of WD-40
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Re: Target arrows
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2016, 11:32:42 am »
I'll try WD-40 if the wax doesn't last.
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Offline Ed Brooks

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« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2016, 01:11:49 pm »
maybe some bar soap rubbed on them. Good Luck! Ed
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Offline Buck67

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Re: Target arrows
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2016, 10:34:03 am »
Finish the arrows with Shellac and then steel wool it smooth.  That should cut down on the noise.
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Offline mullet

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Re: Target arrows
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2016, 09:36:11 pm »
I've rubbed my arrows down with Armor All, they slide right out.
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Offline DC

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Re: Target arrows
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2016, 11:58:13 am »
Quote from: mullet on March 09, 2016, 09:36:11 pm
I've rubbed my arrows down with Armor All, they slide right out.

Another good idea. Years ago my kids had a little plastic slide. They never used it because they would stop halfway down. I squirted a little Armor All on it. It was so fast they darn near broke their ankles when they hit the bottom. I spent the rest of the day trying to wash the stuff off ;D ;D
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Offline Urufu_Shinjiro

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Re: Target arrows
« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2016, 03:45:38 pm »
Surprised no one has made an astroglide joke yet, Sleek, I'm disappointed man, lol.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Target arrows
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2016, 09:15:40 am »
Silicon spray, which you an buy in auto stores, works well. Jawge
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Re: Target arrows
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2016, 10:02:04 pm »
I think that's what Armor All is isn't it?

Back at the beginning I made a tongue in cheek comment about Vaselining the target. Silicon spray just may work for that. ???
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Offline ajooter

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Re: Target arrows
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2016, 08:22:17 pm »
Quote from: Buck67 on March 08, 2016, 10:34:03 am
Finish the arrows with Shellac and then steel wool it smooth.  That should cut down on the noise.

Works like a charm!
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Offline ajooter

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Re: Target arrows
« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2016, 08:23:20 pm »
Quote from: Ed Brooks on March 07, 2016, 01:11:49 pm
maybe some bar soap rubbed on them. Good Luck! Ed
This is the post I meant to quote..very good way to get shafts to pull easier
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