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MikeMess
MikeMess
exploding arrow mkII
Feb 13 2009, 5:05 AM EST | Post edited: Feb 13 2009, 5:05 AM EST
so i saw an exploding arrow above and thougth, shit, ive got an idea!!! so how about getting some hollow aluminum arrows, remove the arrow head, fill with BP of choice, and cap it with a small gauge shot gun shell, im guessing the little snake charmers, im not sure on the gauge but you'll know it when you see it, remove the shot and place over arrow with primer facing out, glue in place, and then glue maybe a bb or something over the primer so when your arrow hits its mark it explodes? would only work against firm targets, unless you capped the bb with something that had a little more surface area, i unno just a thought Do you find this valuable?    
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KalZion
KalZion
1. RE: exploding arrow mkII
Feb 13 2009, 5:27 AM EST | Post edited: Feb 13 2009, 5:27 AM EST
About the technique used in the page for the exploding arrow, how are you (writer of the page) going to tape it to the arrow? It will hit the bow no matter what, plus the arrow will be imbalanced even if you did managed to achieve it.
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Borathian
Borathian
2. RE: exploding arrow mkII
Feb 13 2009, 5:30 AM EST | Post edited: Feb 13 2009, 5:30 AM EST
"About the technique used in the page for the exploding arrow, how are you (writer of the page) going to tape it to the arrow? It will hit the bow no matter what, plus the arrow will be imbalanced even if you did managed to achieve it.
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wile there are ways to get around the explosives contacting the bow such an arrow would be better as a bolt and used in a crossbow Do you find this valuable?    
KalZion
KalZion
3. RE: exploding arrow mkII
Feb 13 2009, 5:45 AM EST | Post edited: Feb 13 2009, 5:45 AM EST
"wile there are ways to get around the explosives contacting the bow such an arrow would be better as a bolt and used in a crossbow"
Might be possible to tape it to the tip but it will still cause the arrow to be imbalanced. The problem here is the weight of the cardboard tube with the explosives inside. Do you find this valuable?    
Borathian
Borathian
4. RE: exploding arrow mkII
Feb 13 2009, 5:52 AM EST | Post edited: Feb 13 2009, 5:52 AM EST
"Might be possible to tape it to the tip but it will still cause the arrow to be imbalanced. The problem here is the weight of the cardboard tube with the explosives inside. "
I don't think there meaning for anyone to launchit more than 50 yards or so, so it would be fine regardless of imbalance which can simply be overcome with a steeper arc of fire. Do you find this valuable?    
mkxlng63
mkxlng63
5. RE: exploding arrow mkII
Feb 13 2009, 9:45 AM EST | Post edited: Feb 13 2009, 9:45 AM EST
"About the technique used in the page for the exploding arrow, how are you (writer of the page) going to tape it to the arrow? It will hit the bow no matter what, plus the arrow will be imbalanced even if you did managed to achieve it.
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He's talking about filling the empty cavity with black powder, not taping an explosive on. if the whole arrow is filled, it won't be off balance, just heavier.

I've actually thought of this before....but I'm not an archer, so I never got the chance to field test it. Do you find this valuable?    
KalZion
KalZion
6. RE: exploding arrow mkII
Feb 13 2009, 10:10 AM EST | Post edited: Feb 13 2009, 10:10 AM EST
"He's talking about filling the empty cavity with black powder, not taping an explosive on. if the whole arrow is filled, it won't be off balance, just heavier.

I've actually thought of this before....but I'm not an archer, so I never got the chance to field test it."
Are you trolling me? If not, reread my post... I am getting kinda sick of getting misunderstood because people don't read carefully. Do you find this valuable?    
mkxlng63
mkxlng63
7. RE: exploding arrow mkII
Feb 13 2009, 10:24 AM EST | Post edited: Feb 13 2009, 10:24 AM EST
"Are you trolling me? If not, reread my post... I am getting kinda sick of getting misunderstood because people don't read carefully. "
I apologize, sometimes when I'm trying to play catch-up reading these posts I screw up....my bad.

In that case, I would agree. It seems like a very inefficient way to make an explosive arrow. Do you find this valuable?    
KalZion
KalZion
8. RE: exploding arrow mkII
Feb 13 2009, 10:25 AM EST | Post edited: Feb 13 2009, 10:25 AM EST
"I apologize, sometimes when I'm trying to play catch-up reading these posts I screw up....my bad.

In that case, I would agree. It seems like a very inefficient way to make an explosive arrow."
Nah, it's alright. Do you find this valuable?    
cptpwnvandalf
cptpwnvandalf
9. RE: exploding arrow mkII
Feb 18 2009, 11:16 PM EST | Post edited: Feb 18 2009, 11:16 PM EST
"so i saw an exploding arrow above and thougth, shit, ive got an idea!!! so how about getting some hollow aluminum arrows, remove the arrow head, fill with BP of choice, and cap it with a small gauge shot gun shell, im guessing the little snake charmers, im not sure on the gauge but you'll know it when you see it, remove the shot and place over arrow with primer facing out, glue in place, and then glue maybe a bb or something over the primer so when your arrow hits its mark it explodes? would only work against firm targets, unless you capped the bb with something that had a little more surface area, i unno just a thought"
hey T4rd u got that from anarcky cookb00k dont act all special Do you find this valuable?    
MikeMess
MikeMess
10. RE: exploding arrow mkII
Feb 20 2009, 8:41 PM EST | Post edited: Feb 20 2009, 8:41 PM EST
"hey T4rd u got that from anarcky cookb00k dont act all special"
right you are!!! Do you find this valuable?    
ZombieSurvival101
ZombieSurvival101
11. RE: exploding arrow mkII
Apr 24 2009, 3:10 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 24 2009, 3:11 PM EDT
im sorry, but your mixing resident evil with REALITY.

the shotgun primer will likely not hit in the right direction.

the black powder might ignite, but the chances are low.

even if it did work, it would become too heavy, and your better off just throwing a grenade.

when the bp ignites, it will make a rocket, not an explosion, considering you took the arrowheads off.

and not to mention, where do you get alluminam (Pardon my spelling) arrows anyways? its not like they will just be lying around.
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livingdeadman
livingdeadman
12. RE: exploding arrow mkII
Apr 24 2009, 4:13 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 24 2009, 4:13 PM EDT
The majority of actual hunting arrows are aluminum. Wooden arrows are mostly for paper targets.

There is indeed a chance the cap may not go off unless it hits something hard. Filling the shaft of an arrow with gunpowder would have little real use. The explosion, if it happens at all, would be small and may at best just cause flesh wounds.

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