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swimbill:
Lately the field points on my arrows have been coming off in the target.  These are the standard glue on steel tips, I put them on with hot melt glue.  Has anyone else had this happen and does anyone have suggestions to stop it.  I am tired of digging points out of targets. ??? ???
swimbill

Josh:
I have that happen alot too.  I was at a 3D shoot 2 weekends ago and someone suggested using Paraffin Wax on the tips so they come out of the target easier. Just rub the first two or three inches of the arrow tip with the wax before shooting.  Reapply as needed.   Maybe that will help.   :)

Pat B:
This happens to me especially in the winter. One thing you can do is use a thread tap and tap the inside of the point. This will help it hold on better. Some folks will drill a hole through the head and shaft and add a pin.
  Do you degrease the heads before installing. Oil is added at the time they are made to prevent rusting and that oil has to be removed. You can soak them in alcohol or acetone for a few minutes to remove the oil or like I do heat them well to burn off the oil.

cracker:
I have had this problem alot. This time I drilled a bleder hole near the point to let the trapped air bubble out I also sanded the inside to rough em up and degreased them and used epoxy glue. Haven't had a chance to try them out but as soon as I do I'll let you guys know how it works,Ron

swimbill:
I never thought to degrease them,  glad to hear it is not just me having this problem.  Thanks for the advise.
swimbill

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