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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: DC on March 06, 2016, 02:22:23 pm

Title: Target arrows
Post by: DC 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?

Title: Re: Target arrows
Post by: Pat B on March 06, 2016, 02:57:01 pm

You might try some car wax on the point ends to help them pull easier.

Title: Re: Target arrows
Post by: DC 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.

Title: Re: Target arrows
Post by: DC 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.

Title: Re: Target arrows
Post by: Drewster on March 06, 2016, 09:54:16 pm

Try a quick spray of WD-40

Title: Re: Target arrows
Post by: DC on March 07, 2016, 11:32:42 am

I'll try WD-40 if the wax doesn't last.

Title: Re: Target arrows
Post by: Ed Brooks on March 07, 2016, 01:11:49 pm

maybe some bar soap rubbed on them. Good Luck! Ed

Title: Re: Target arrows
Post by: 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.

Title: Re: Target arrows
Post by: mullet on March 09, 2016, 09:36:11 pm

I've rubbed my arrows down with Armor All, they slide right out.

Title: Re: Target arrows
Post by: DC 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

Title: Re: Target arrows
Post by: Urufu_Shinjiro on March 10, 2016, 03:45:38 pm

Surprised no one has made an astroglide joke yet, Sleek, I'm disappointed man, lol.

Title: Re: Target arrows
Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 11, 2016, 09:15:40 am

Silicon spray, which you an buy in auto stores, works well. Jawge

Title: Re: Target arrows
Post by: DC 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. ???

Title: Re: Target arrows
Post by: ajooter 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!

Title: Re: Target arrows
Post by: ajooter 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