Beman Centershot and GT Trads my points are too big around...

SDMay · April 10, 2019, 06:47:49 PM

My 145 grain field points and my 160 grain Eskimos are bigger then the arrow shafts are. What are people doing to address this? I know about the Easton BAR but am not sure if this is the way to go.

Thanks,
Shawn

kevsuperg · April 10, 2019, 06:58:46 PM

Don't care if my broadhead is bigger than the shaft but for field points I like em flush.
Not sure what size you're using but you may need to buy smaller 9/32 or 5/16 etc.
You could get field points that are tapered in the back but I think those are in the 225+ grain range

Bvas · April 10, 2019, 07:17:01 PM

Im assuming these are internal inserts. If so, you can foot with a piece of aluminum shaft and chamfer the back edge. Not sure what size aluminum shaft would be required. Maybe someone else will chime in.

Jbseitz · April 10, 2019, 09:37:50 PM

I have 145gr that are back tapered

BigJim · April 10, 2019, 11:14:36 PM

Centershots take 9/32 points. GT's are 5/16" unless they are the classics. They are 17/64".

BigJIm

SDMay · April 11, 2019, 02:47:07 AM

Thanks Jim. That means I should be okay. I couldn't find any od info on GT's website.

SDMay · April 11, 2019, 02:53:00 AM

Yes they are internal inserts.

Where did you get the back tapered field points?

BigJim · April 11, 2019, 06:29:36 AM

We carry those. They come from PDP and are what they call 17/64 - 9/32. Most of the points coming from PDP will have a slight back taper or chamfer.

BigJIm

SDMay · April 11, 2019, 11:49:30 AM

Thanks Jim. I think that I have it figured out but if not I will get a hold of you for some stuff.

Shawn

Terry Green · April 12, 2019, 08:04:33 PM

If my broadheads in adapters were bigger around than champs there would not be a problem if they flew true.... This is not an issue for you to worry about...... If the shaz were bigger around then the adapters then you would have an issue.

Go hunting.

Bladepeek · April 15, 2019, 11:28:14 AM

I just chuck the point in a drill press and turn the rear down with a file. If I realy have to reduce the diameter, I start with the next weight up and file to get the diameter and weight I want. Not for mass production, but it doesn't take all that long to do a dozen. I even touch them up with some cold blue, but I'm not sure why I bother:-)

SDMay · April 16, 2019, 01:43:36 PM

Bladepeek that is a great idea!! Thanks.

Terry Green · April 17, 2019, 04:58:27 PM

If you're Broadhead or adapters are larger around than your shafts there is no need to do anything but go Hunting!!!

You are looking for a Solution to a problem that does not exist

SDMay · April 17, 2019, 08:11:49 PM

Broad heads I got loud and clear Terry

but if field points aren't the right size doesn't it wreck targets?