projectile release

i have a unit (orc raider) that i alphaed out the huge sword and am sticking the rexar axe in his hand. that is his projectile because he is a ranged unit. i have a problem with the projectile resealse. see what happens is his arm makes the throwing motion, then maybe 1/2 second later, the axe comes out and hits the target. can i change this so that it looks right? id appreciate any help

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Modify the "attack 1 - damage point" in the object editor.