Zombie inserts

[cmarcum]

Hey all,
I made my first purchase of Black eagle zombie bolts. I ordered the fletched version. Anyone know the best way to change out the inserts without damaging the bolts?

[GrassyKnoll]

Screw in a field point, then heat the field point and then pull it out. keep the heat source off of the carbon arrow.

Edited:

This technique I use is for inserts that have been glued in using two part epoxy.

[cmarcum]

Thanks, I will give it a try. I assume just a lighter is hot enough for a min or two?

[Hunt it]

Try putting them in some very hot water first rather than flame heat. Other option is to pull nock and tap insert out with rifle cleaning rod. I use a 8" piece of brass rod, put it in nock end and flick hard towards floor couple times. This works well just be careful as rod and insert comes flying out fast.

[newbie]

Try putting them in some very hot water first rather than flame heat. Other option is to pull nock and tap insert out with rifle cleaning rod. I use a 8" piece of brass rod, put it in nock end and flick hard towards floor couple times. This works well just be careful as rod and insert comes flying out fast.

x2
A drill bit that just fits inside the shaft works well too. Juat be careful and dont do it over your nice hardwood floor

[xcaliber]

I use the Excalibur arrow puller screwed into the insert, I heat the end in HOT water, and then tap the puller with a rubber mallet. They come out petty easily that way. Hot water for about 3 minutes!

[GrassyKnoll]

I use the Excalibur arrow puller screwed into the insert, I heat the end in HOT water, and then tap the puller with a rubber mallet. They come out petty easily that way. Hot water for about 3 minutes!

Does that technique work for arrows that have the inserts glued in with two part epoxy?

[xcaliber]

I have not tried that. This works with BluGlu fro G5, and Gorilla Blue Top.

[newbie]

I use JB Original cold weld 2 part epoxy....and short of cutting the insert end off.....its not coming out.

[xcaliber]

I use JB Original cold weld 2 part epoxy....and short of cutting the insert end off.....its not coming out.

I like a solid decision in the first place!

[flightattendant100]

Cut that puppy off! I won't tell anyone !

[Fred T]

Factory Zombies?Mine came with press fit (no glue)plastic nocks.

[GrassyKnoll]

Factory Zombies?Mine came with press fit (no glue)

[newbie]

I use JB Original cold weld 2 part epoxy....and short of cutting the insert end off.....its not coming out.

I like a solid decision in the first place!

why mess around.... once in i dont want them out!

[Trentco1]

[quote="cmarcum"]Hey all,
I made my first purchase of Black eagle zombie bolts. I ordered the fletched version. Anyone know the best way to change out the inserts without damaging the bolts?[/quote