Decided to measure the barrel on the DS 20 inches a no go for the 22 inch AV air bolts ,gonna order the nocks and try to make my own inserts or just a collar with a taper and make my own ,the AV uses a 300 modulas shaft so I have a idea of the shaft to start with. I forgot how light and short the DS is ,it'll be a great thick woods and brush gun
Manny, I am assuming the knocks are easy to remove and there is where I would take the extra off or do I need to buy extra knocks. Then cut off the knock end and glue on a new knock.
Quote from: Lastdog on February 05, 2020, 01:12:07 PMManny, I am assuming the knocks are easy to remove and there is where I would take the extra off or do I need to buy extra knocks. Then cut off the knock end and glue on a new knock.Nope, you take the extra off from the front,the rear is set up with the fletching so you don't touch it.The front Aluminum inserts come off easily if you warm ththanks Manny ,thats what I needed to know ,I messaged AV to see if I could buy components, haven't heard back from them yetbut if the answer is no, I 'll go ahead and order the 50 cal from pyramid and shorten them,good to know the insert will come off with heat ,I was thinking they were epoxied on like I do on my home made arrows
Ronald, I called pyramid air about the difference in length of the DC barrel and the air bolts. They told me not to worry about it and that they shoot great out of the DC. Maybe Manny can give us some hands on advice. I went ahead and ordered some so I hope Pyramyds answer is right if not hope they are easy to cut down.
Quote from: Nomadic Pirate on February 05, 2020, 01:15:18 PMQuote from: Lastdog on February 05, 2020, 01:12:07 PMManny, I am assuming the knocks are easy to remove and there is where I would take the extra off or do I need to buy extra knocks. Then cut off the knock end and glue on a new knock.Nope, you take the extra off from the front,the rear is set up with the fletching so you don't touch it.The front Aluminum inserts come off easily if you warm ththanks Manny ,thats what I needed to know ,I messaged AV to see if I could buy components, haven't heard back from them yetbut if the answer is no, I 'll go ahead and order the 50 cal from pyramid and shorten them,good to know the insert will come off with heat ,I was thinking they were epoxied on like I do on my home made arrows
Your probably right. When the bolts get here will check it out and maybe test one. Have a cross bow target coming at about the same time to use for testing. Then I will know wether to cut them down or not. Had will Piatt tune my DC and getting over 200 FPE for 4 shots so I hope it has enough power to shoot the bolts.
I'd be curious to buy a set of bolts then contract one of the members here to fabricate the arse-end (the airnock) out of ABS or similar from a 3D printer. Though withoutb holding one, my guess is the nocks are UHMW poly? Something hard and slick I'm sure.I'd have no problems adding fletching- I have a Bitz buried somewhere- it works with vanes as well as feathers.
I would still fill a bag with Denim or heavy fabric and set it behind the target with a piece of Ply behind it ( all tied up tight ) and use blunts rather then Field points.