Bolt pics

raydaughety · Post by **raydaughety** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:46 pm

Seems like alot of guys are making their own bolts nowadays. How about post some pictures of your handi work.

hikerman · Post by **hikerman** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 7:33 pm

haven't figured out how to post the pictures

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:52 am

the one and only.. farmer cowwackers. Now only if I can find a wrap that says... where's the beef

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:53 am

These are the ones greywolf made for me

huntin1 · Post by **huntin1** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:00 pm

I am in the process of putting together a few for the up-coming season. Here they are and I'm almost embarrassed to post them considering what some of you guys put together.

huntin1

ratherbefishin · Post by **ratherbefishin** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:03 pm

where do you get supplies-blanks, fletching, inserts, etc?

huntin1 · Post by **huntin1** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:13 pm

I got the XX75 shafts and inserts on ebay. The AAE Elite Plastifletch I am using I got at an archery shop.

huntin1

Makomachine · Post by **Makomachine** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 10:02 am

I love a good crested arrow or fancy wrap. I came from the trad world of archery and it was a source of pride for me at that time. Given that, they don't hold up well (more than 4-5 shots) before they get marked and ugly from my experience with my Phoenix. I sure wish someone would come up with one that was bullet proof but until then I'll just stick with plane jane bolts at this point. I've tried cresting paints & two different wraps - if someone has a different experience, please let us know.

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:09 pm

about 4 of my ones from last year probably have eben shot 50-60 times each and they still look fine. Its a slight rub about 1/4th of a inch from the butt where the bolt rests.. other than that, they still look new

Makomachine · Post by **Makomachine** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:29 pm

crazyfarmer wrote:about 4 of my ones from last year probably have eben shot 50-60 times each and they still look fine. Its a slight rub about 1/4th of a inch from the butt where the bolt rests.. other than that, they still look new

What method did you use? Please provide specifics, including colors so that I can give it a shot on my next batch. Mine is mor lilke 4" long marks on both sides where the bolt touches the rail. Maybe I just used the wrong product...

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:03 pm

Mine were very easy to make.
First I PM Greywolf
second I tell him what I want
third I send a paypal payment (pre payment if you please)
And they majicly show up.
Life is good.

KYXbow · Post by **KYXbow** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 9:00 pm

Got my bolts ready. Gold Tip Laser II's painted with white lacquer paint and 2 inch white Blazers. Hope they have some red on them come September!!!

vapredhunter · Post by **vapredhunter** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 10:38 pm

I'm embarassed

also now I'm going to have to work on mine. Dang it I suck again !

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:00 am

Makomachine wrote:
crazyfarmer wrote:about 4 of my ones from last year probably have eben shot 50-60 times each and they still look fine. Its a slight rub about 1/4th of a inch from the butt where the bolt rests.. other than that, they still look new
What method did you use? Please provide specifics, including colors so that I can give it a shot on my next batch. Mine is mor lilke 4" long marks on both sides where the bolt touches the rail. Maybe I just used the wrong product...

mny wraps are usually white and the Tru crest ones that bowhunterssuperstore sells. Im sure every bow shoots a little different so maybe thats why yours wear differently. It might have something to do with how thick the wrap is also. Mine wear, but not as quickly as you said above. But I have quite a few that have well over 60 shots each and they still look fine. Granted not brand new, but no bolt looks brand new after 60 shots

KNIGHTS OF NI · Post by **KNIGHTS OF NI** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:00 am

What offset/helical are you guys using with the Blazer vanes?
Are they best with aluminum or brass inserts on GT arrows?
Thank you for your help.
Knights of Ni