Zombie inserts
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Zombie inserts
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?
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?
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Re: Zombie inserts
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.
Edited:
This technique I use is for inserts that have been glued in using two part epoxy.
Last edited by GrassyKnoll on Tue Aug 16, 2016 8:18 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Zombie inserts
Thanks, I will give it a try. I assume just a lighter is hot enough for a min or two?
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Re: Zombie inserts
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.
Re: Zombie inserts
x2Hunt it wrote: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.
A drill bit that just fits inside the shaft works well too. Juat be careful and dont do it over your nice hardwood floor
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Midge- a.k.a Micro 335
SSAS Spynal Tapps-Original
100 Grn 2" Shwacker
Boo threads
Don't wreck the fun house!
Re: Zombie inserts
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!
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Re: Zombie inserts
Does that technique work for arrows that have the inserts glued in with two part epoxy?xcaliber wrote: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!
Matrix 380 Xtra with Vortex Viper XBR, Trigger Tech,
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Matrix 380 Blackout with Vortex Viper XBR,
Micro 335 Raid with HHAv Vortex Crossfire II Pro Grade trigger
Matrix 380 Xtra with Vortex Viper XBR, ^^^
Matrix 380 Blackout with Vortex Viper XBR,
Micro 335 Raid with HHAv Vortex Crossfire II Pro Grade trigger
Re: Zombie inserts
I have not tried that. This works with BluGlu fro G5, and Gorilla Blue Top.
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Re: Zombie inserts
I use JB Original cold weld 2 part epoxy....and short of cutting the insert end off.....its not coming out.
Kandy-a.k.a Raid
Midge- a.k.a Micro 335
SSAS Spynal Tapps-Original
100 Grn 2" Shwacker
Boo threads
Don't wreck the fun house!
Midge- a.k.a Micro 335
SSAS Spynal Tapps-Original
100 Grn 2" Shwacker
Boo threads
Don't wreck the fun house!
Re: Zombie inserts
I like a solid decision in the first place!newbie wrote:I use JB Original cold weld 2 part epoxy....and short of cutting the insert end off.....its not coming out.
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Re: Zombie inserts
Cut that puppy off! I won't tell anyone !
Re: Zombie inserts
Factory Zombies?Mine came with press fit (no glue)plastic nocks.
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Re: Zombie inserts
Fred T wrote:Factory Zombies?Mine came with press fit (no glue)
Matrix 380 Xtra with Vortex Viper XBR, Trigger Tech,
Matrix 380 Xtra with Vortex Viper XBR, ^^^
Matrix 380 Blackout with Vortex Viper XBR,
Micro 335 Raid with HHAv Vortex Crossfire II Pro Grade trigger
Matrix 380 Xtra with Vortex Viper XBR, ^^^
Matrix 380 Blackout with Vortex Viper XBR,
Micro 335 Raid with HHAv Vortex Crossfire II Pro Grade trigger
Re: Zombie inserts
xcaliber wrote:I like a solid decision in the first place!newbie wrote:I use JB Original cold weld 2 part epoxy....and short of cutting the insert end off.....its not coming out.
why mess around.... once in i dont want them out!
Kandy-a.k.a Raid
Midge- a.k.a Micro 335
SSAS Spynal Tapps-Original
100 Grn 2" Shwacker
Boo threads
Don't wreck the fun house!
Midge- a.k.a Micro 335
SSAS Spynal Tapps-Original
100 Grn 2" Shwacker
Boo threads
Don't wreck the fun house!
Re: Zombie inserts
[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
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
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