Go ferrule-less
Glue on a fibre pad, glue on a tip, trim, shape, shoot. Go ferrule-less.
At least get a hold of royce on here. Before you do anything.
maybe ob will warranty it .
I am not sure of his azb name.
MMike
do the right thing and get someone who can do it right. try it if you must on an old junk cue. you will be very unsatisfied. you have a problem that needs a cue repairman. find a Good cueguy.