[Archers] Atl-atl points

[Mike Matthews]

I like the small surform rasp (see picture at
http://www.qualitydist.net/sty-21-115.html) for bow making,
so it should make quick work of tapering your shafts to fit
the 23/64 points.

Someone correct me if I'm mistaken, but bodkin points are perfectly
legal for target archery; it's only broadheads (with razor edges for hunting)
that are not allowed.

Bodkins are relatively easy to forge and can be made with a socket
to fit whatever size shaft you have. Check with your local blacksmith.
Mild steel works well and they don't even need heat treating. I can forge
one in less than an hour and probably with practice it would be around
15 minutes each or less.

Eirik Gralokkr
Charlesbury Crossing, Barony of Sacred Stone


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> Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 10:54:25 -0400
> From: Robyn Becker <reyne_telarius at hotmail.com>
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> Subject: [Archers] Atlatl points quest for info and ideas
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> Hi all!  I was wondering, do we have a set standard for atlatl points?  I ask because I have been using 23/64" points - the largest field points I can find, and am not happy with them.  Every time I hit a target, or even sometimes, the ground, I lose a point.  The darts I have are all 1/2" in diameter, and I don't have the ability to taper the atlatl shaft down enough for the 23/64" points to have any decent surface contact with the shaft.
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> 3RiversArchery has many types of points, including a long bodkin-shaped point which could accomodate the wood shafts I have.  I'm tempted to buy some, and see how they work.  But I don't know if there's anything ruling against them regarding the atlatl.  I know they're not legal for regular arrow shafts.
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> Also, I'm looking to try making new darts from bamboo, and have been searching for something affordable and SCA legal to use as points.  so far, I've found some metal forged arrow-head points from 3Rivers, but again, the question of them being legal or not arises.
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> And ideas, suggestions or just basics thoughts on this subject would be greatly appreciated.
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> Reyne
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