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Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:52 pm

Any body have any good homeade dart ideas that fit nicely in 1/2 inch copper tubing?
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Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:52 pm

Nail with a paper cone glued on.
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Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:20 pm

Thanks GUn freak
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Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:29 pm

Anytime :wink:
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Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:42 pm

Paper cones are not for high presures.
You can use nail with pen cap filled with hot glue.
This is what i made,but dont use so much glue or the dart will start tumbling.

http://s1081.photobucket.com/albums/j35 ... 011175.jpg

Also,you can make them using this method.
http://www.youtube.com/user/theairgunma ... hbijG4FKSk
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Tue Jul 19, 2011 3:05 pm

I've seen members use the tips off of caulk tubes with nails. Seemed to work pretty good.
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Tue Jul 19, 2011 3:09 pm

@ Doctore, I love your idea !!!, Ill have to try that

But Doctore, what size barrel are you using, Im planning on using 1/2 inch copper tubing,Im using it right now for my double a battery shooter, but like to try differnt ammo!!! =)

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Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:28 pm

Well I am using plastic pipe,a little bit smaller than 1/2 inch copper tubing.If it doesnt fit correctly just wrap it with electrical tape.
The second method is also good,but little harder to make. :wink:
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Another idea, take a length of 1/2" pipe, and fill it with water, then stick in the freezer over night. Done, premade ice ammo, and I hear it works really well. Plus as it melts it greases up your barrel so it moves faster.
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Melting ice turns into grease? I learn something new every day :P
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Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:48 pm

No it doesn't turn to grease.... I mean it lubricates the barrel... :banghead:
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Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:50 pm

Its inaccurate,and you have to carry freezer with you :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Doctore wrote:Its inaccurate,and you have to carry freezer with you :lol: :lol: :lol:
Unless of course you're a champion micro ice sculptor. :laughing6:
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Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:19 pm

i found a sewing thimble once and put a nail through it. it fit perfectly in my barrel but mine was pvc it worked awesomley, but i only has one and i lost it :(
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Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:21 pm

I've had pretty good success with these

edit: looks like doctore beat me to it
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