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Jeff K in IL · 01-05-2010, 10:13 PM

I bought a pack of replacement blades this year, and I put them on. They rattled badly, and were loose. I tried the flat side of the washer, and I tried the rounded side of the washer (per Gary at Slick Trick). Neither worked. I still haven't gotten around to giving them a call; even though I should!

Gerhard · 01-05-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff K in IL

I bought a pack of replacement blades this year, and I put them on. They rattled badly, and were loose. I tried the flat side of the washer, and I tried the rounded side of the washer (per Gary at Slick Trick). Neither worked. I still haven't gotten around to giving them a call; even though I should!

Give them a call,

It might be that you have the wrong size O ring and that you dont get enough tension on the BH to lock the blades.

yoda4x4 · 01-06-2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Gerhard

Give them a call,

It might be that you have the wrong size O ring and that you dont get enough tension on the BH to lock the blades.

Maybe it's me, I'm an engineer by trade, but if you are relying on a 1/2 cent o-ring to lock the blades, then that's just not a robust design. I'm sure the engineers at Slick Trick can figure a way so that the o-ring doesn't become the critical component to the design. At least that's how I would go about it.

David

Booner · 01-06-2010, 07:25 AM

Gerhard,
Have you had any trouble with the blades being loose?. I used a set of standards in Texas this year and didn't notice a problem with loose blades.....maybe it is just the magnums that are having an issue....I'll order a set and see.

Gerhard · 01-06-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Booner

Gerhard,
Have you had any trouble with the blades being loose?. I used a set of standards in Texas this year and didn't notice a problem with loose blades.....maybe it is just the magnums that are having an issue....I'll order a set and see.

Booner,

The only time I noticed loose blades was I think the 2nd time I used to bh to shoot into the BH target and forgot to put the O ring in.

Apart from that I never had the problem blades not locking or being loose on the arrow. I have been shooting them for the last 4 + years....

I wish I can figure out why that blades are not locking properly.

I have discussed the issue with the guys at Slick Trick and they are willing to look at the problem bh's...

yoda4x4 · 01-06-2010, 07:54 AM

Perhaps they had a bad lot or two of ferrules and I was the recipient of some. I can't see it being the blades because I tried both the standards and the magnums so... I'm also curious if this has been noticed on the new designs they have come out with.

David

Booner · 01-06-2010, 08:07 AM

Well I'll just pick up a set of each and check them. Thanks so much Gerhard and Yoda. We have a great topic and now a chance to figure out a problem. I'll let you know when they come in.

Gerhard · 01-06-2010, 08:10 AM

While you are busy with Tricks...

Get a packet of Razor and Grizz Tricks as well to test...

chuck7413 · 01-06-2010, 08:10 AM

I plan on buying some for Yoda and I to check/test.

Gerhard · 01-06-2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by chuck7413

I plan on buying some for Yoda and I to check/test.

Thanks Cuck!!!!

I am sure you will be happy with them.

yoda4x4 · 01-06-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chuck7413

I plan on buying some for Yoda and I to check/test.

Let me know when you get them... we'll do some "testing".

David

-bowfreak- · 01-06-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Booner

Well I'll just pick up a set of each and check them. Thanks so much Gerhard and Yoda. We have a great topic and now a chance to figure out a problem. I'll let you know when they come in.

Gary is aware of this issue. I had the very same problem a few years ago when I tried the Magnums. I called ST and they sent me new ferrules(I think.....It might have been blades

). That fixed the problem.

I had other problems with STs and swtiched to Snuffer SS and Buzzcuts. I am much more confident in either Magnus over the STs. JMHO.....

TH80 · 01-12-2010, 12:09 AM

Last year I used std 125gr STs to hunt 2 kudus and one Oryx - I also had the problem with one of my heads not locking the blades. Mine was because the insert of my nano arrow was not deep enough.
So even when I put a field point in this arrow there would be a small gap between the point and my arrow. I just swithched arrows and the problem was solved.
As for the noise - not one of the animals moved before they were hit by the arrow.

All 3 dropped within 100 yards, I will not change to another broadhead soon.

Gerhard · 01-12-2010, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TH80

Last year I used std 125gr STs to hunt 2 kudus and one Oryx - I also had the problem with one of my heads not locking the blades. Mine was because the insert of my nano arrow was not deep enough.
So even when I put a field point in this arrow there would be a small gap between the point and my arrow. I just swithched arrows and the problem was solved.
As for the noise - not one of the animals moved before they were hit by the arrow.

All 3 dropped within 100 yards, I will not change to another broadhead soon.

TH80,

Welcome to the forum.

Thanks for the information!!!

BuckFeverLodge · 01-12-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TH80

Last year I used std 125gr STs to hunt 2 kudus and one Oryx - I also had the problem with one of my heads not locking the blades. Mine was because the insert of my nano arrow was not deep enough.
So even when I put a field point in this arrow there would be a small gap between the point and my arrow. I just swithched arrows and the problem was solved.
As for the noise - not one of the animals moved before they were hit by the arrow.

All 3 dropped within 100 yards, I will not change to another broadhead soon.

Welcome TH80, thanks for joining. Post a thread in the Welcome section so we can get to know who you are. Glad to have you here on BHT.

01-05-2010, 10:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Jeff K in IL 85gr Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 74	I bought a pack of replacement blades this year, and I put them on. They rattled badly, and were loose. I tried the flat side of the washer, and I tried the rounded side of the washer (per Gary at Slick Trick). Neither worked. I still haven't gotten around to giving them a call; even though I should! __________________ Athens Archery Field Staff T.R.U. Ball Staff 808 Bowslings Pro Staff World's Best Strings Pro Staff

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Gerhard 145gr Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Johannesburg (South Africa) Posts: 688	While you are busy with Tricks... Get a packet of Razor and Grizz Tricks as well to test... __________________ Slick Trick Pro Staff, Broadheadtalk.com Field Staff

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chuck7413 125gr Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Milltown, NJ Posts: 293	I plan on buying some for Yoda and I to check/test. __________________ Athens Accomplice 34 Athens Factory Staff Shooter

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01-06-2010, 07:25 AM	#19 (permalink)
Booner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 952	Gerhard, Have you had any trouble with the blades being loose?. I used a set of standards in Texas this year and didn't notice a problem with loose blades.....maybe it is just the magnums that are having an issue....I'll order a set and see.

01-06-2010, 07:54 AM	#21 (permalink)
yoda4x4 130gr Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 598	Perhaps they had a bad lot or two of ferrules and I was the recipient of some. I can't see it being the blades because I tried both the standards and the magnums so... I'm also curious if this has been noticed on the new designs they have come out with. David

01-06-2010, 08:07 AM	#22 (permalink)
Booner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 952	Well I'll just pick up a set of each and check them. Thanks so much Gerhard and Yoda. We have a great topic and now a chance to figure out a problem. I'll let you know when they come in.

01-12-2010, 12:09 AM	#28 (permalink)
TH80 Trial Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 12	Last year I used std 125gr STs to hunt 2 kudus and one Oryx - I also had the problem with one of my heads not locking the blades. Mine was because the insert of my nano arrow was not deep enough. So even when I put a field point in this arrow there would be a small gap between the point and my arrow. I just swithched arrows and the problem was solved. As for the noise - not one of the animals moved before they were hit by the arrow. All 3 dropped within 100 yards, I will not change to another broadhead soon.