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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: vCo2v on November 20, 2008, 11:28:33 am

Title: Where to find 3/8 Heads
Post by: vCo2v on November 20, 2008, 11:28:33 am

Where do you guys find heads for 3/8 arrows? The only place I can seem to find bodkins and/or field points at reasonable prices are on ebay UK.

I live in WA, USA There doesn't seem to be anyone selling 3/8 heads?

Title: Re: Where to find 3/8 Heads
Post by: Pat B on November 20, 2008, 12:04:25 pm

You may need to taper the forward end of your shafts to accept the available heads. On my sourwood shoot shafts(and some canes) the shaft behind the point is a larger diameter than the points but they shoot fine and it actually makes it easier to remove from a target.   Pat

Title: Re: Where to find 3/8 Heads
Post by: vCo2v on November 20, 2008, 01:22:08 pm

Thank you for the tip. That seems like the only viable option.

Title: Re: Where to find 3/8 Heads
Post by: Hillbilly on November 21, 2008, 10:30:07 am

I've never found a source for 3/8" points, so I do like Pat-get 23/64" points and taper the front couple inches of the shaft.

Title: Re: Where to find 3/8 Heads
Post by: Arthur Herrmann on November 23, 2008, 05:34:48 pm

I think .38 special bullet casings fit a 3/8 shaft. You might have to shave the tip a little, the pound the casing on.