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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Diligence on July 15, 2010, 10:36:11 am

Title: Duplex Nail Challenge
Post by: Diligence on July 15, 2010, 10:36:11 am

Okay folks, here's the challenge:

"Make up some sort of small game point based on the use of duplex nails.  The head/point should be a real small game stopper."

Perhaps the addition of a washer behind the point, bleeder, blunt or maybe something else, but post your results including all the details (measurements, grain, diameter, whatever) including a photo - who knows, we might be able to create the next "slap chop" phenomenon.   ;D

j

Title: Re: Duplex Nail Challenge
Post by: Barrage on July 15, 2010, 01:31:02 pm

ooo, I got one for you.  I'll try to take a picture in the next few days.  Duplex point with an antler blunt with bike spoke prongy-thingies, sort of like a judo point.  I actually made a couple for you too so you can try them out... :)

Title: Re: Duplex Nail Challenge
Post by: skyarrow on July 15, 2010, 02:43:59 pm

is there a deadline i want in on this :)

Title: Re: Duplex Nail Challenge
Post by: Diligence on July 16, 2010, 01:01:40 am

Nope no deadline at all.

I'm off on vacation to SK tomorrow, but back in a week Travis.

Maybe I can invent something in between beers...lol

j

Title: Re: Duplex Nail Challenge
Post by: jonathan creason on July 16, 2010, 09:35:26 am

I've got a couple of ideas for this.  Time to head to the hardware store....

Title: Re: Duplex Nail Challenge
Post by: Barrage on July 16, 2010, 06:27:52 pm

Ok, here they are.  They weigh in at ~180-185 grains.  They are made from antler, a duplex nail (~85 grain nail, forget the size right now, maybe 2.5" long), and bike spokes.  Drill the hole for the nail, then drill the holes at a bit of an angle for the bike spokes (or finishing nails - whatever you got).  I used epoxy to glue them all together.  I haven't shot anything with this duplex version yet, but the version below on the wood arrow (last pic) stops gophers in their tracks right now so the duplex, extra pointy version, should really get it done.

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Title: Re: Duplex Nail Challenge
Post by: jonathan creason on July 16, 2010, 08:22:45 pm

That's slicker than a greased eel turd.

Title: Re: Duplex Nail Challenge
Post by: recurve shooter on July 17, 2010, 01:56:03 pm

Quote from: jonathan creason on July 16, 2010, 08:22:45 pm

That's slicker than a greased eel turd.

and das purdy slick sha!  ;D

Title: Re: Duplex Nail Challenge
Post by: Bushbow on July 17, 2010, 09:43:37 pm

I think if any small game just "SEES" one of those points it will stop them.  ;D
Very original, and very scary looking
Chuck S.

Title: Re: Duplex Nail Challenge
Post by: Bushbow on July 18, 2010, 12:42:09 pm

I had to give this a shot. I used some 16 ga. galvanized sheet metal I had laying around. Pictures below, also did a quick video.
Video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFt-Mtv1WOw

(http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp99/mxred91/DSCN0123.jpg)
(http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp99/mxred91/DSCN0122.jpg)
(http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp99/mxred91/DSCN0124.jpg)
Chuck S.

Title: Re: Duplex Nail Challenge
Post by: Barrage on July 18, 2010, 06:55:16 pm

Nice Bushbow.  Ninja death star blunts!  ;D  Great idea; you need to go shoot those around and let us know how they hold up to abuse.  225 grains should leave a wallop. :o

Title: Re: Duplex Nail Challenge
Post by: Pat B on July 18, 2010, 07:19:09 pm

I think I'd put a wrap around the shaft just below the point. The leverage when you hit the ground(or whatever) could split the shaft.
  Both of these heads will scare the rabbits or squirrels to death. All you will need to do is go into the woods and they will roll over dead!!!  8)