Field Point vs. Broadhead flight/grouping problem
09-10-2008, 11:23 AM
#31
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kodiak, AK
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RE: Field Point vs. Broadhead flight/grouping problem
ORIGINAL: NavyDeerHunter
Ahhhhhhh, now this may be my problem. When I bought my Arizona E-Z fletch I mistakenly picked up a "straight"...and for alum arrows at that...and I shoot carbon. [8D] Guess I was not paying very close attention that day.
I have since ordered a new jig and will put right helical on my arrows when it comes in. As such, I probably won't feel comfortable until I do and therefore may end up missing opening day. [:@][&o]
Ahhhhhhh, now this may be my problem. When I bought my Arizona E-Z fletch I mistakenly picked up a "straight"...and for alum arrows at that...and I shoot carbon. [8D] Guess I was not paying very close attention that day.
I have since ordered a new jig and will put right helical on my arrows when it comes in. As such, I probably won't feel comfortable until I do and therefore may end up missing opening day. [:@][&o]
09-10-2008, 01:03 PM
#32
Join Date: May 2005
Location: StL, MO
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RE: Field Point vs. Broadhead flight/grouping problem
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
Shooting low doesn't mean you aren't "tuned", necessarily. It could mean you need to make a simple sight adjustment. If your arrow is flying true....and your center shot is correct....a sight adjuatment is ALL that is needed in this instance.
Also....a rest adjustment is WAYyyyyy more simple than a nock point adjustment.
...and a sight adjustment is WAyyyy more simple than either the nock point OR the rest adjustment (especially if it isn't needed).
Shooting low doesn't mean you aren't "tuned", necessarily. It could mean you need to make a simple sight adjustment. If your arrow is flying true....and your center shot is correct....a sight adjuatment is ALL that is needed in this instance.
Also....a rest adjustment is WAYyyyyy more simple than a nock point adjustment.
...and a sight adjustment is WAyyyy more simple than either the nock point OR the rest adjustment (especially if it isn't needed).
09-10-2008, 01:09 PM
#33
Join Date: May 2005
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RE: Field Point vs. Broadhead flight/grouping problem
ORIGINAL: KodiakArcher
Ah ha! sounds like you found your culprit, or at least a major factor. I never did like those EZ Fletchers. This will likely solve the group size issue but the point of impact of the group is still going to be a tuning issue with the bow. You should read the Easton tuning guide or at least the broadhead tuning section of it.
Ah ha! sounds like you found your culprit, or at least a major factor. I never did like those EZ Fletchers. This will likely solve the group size issue but the point of impact of the group is still going to be a tuning issue with the bow. You should read the Easton tuning guide or at least the broadhead tuning section of it.
09-10-2008, 01:26 PM
#34
Dominant Buck
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RE: Field Point vs. Broadhead flight/grouping problem
I don't know how you figure that, but whatever. Shooting low or high is no different than shooting left or right. Something is off.
Why would someone go thru the trouble to tune their bow for bh's hitting left or right, but not up or down?
Also not sure what centershot has to do with a broadhead hitting low or high either.
As far as nock pt adjustment...I can adjust mine in a matter of maybe 5 seconds. Not sure what is involved with yours, but I simply get the nock pliers out, loosen, move, tighten.
09-10-2008, 02:21 PM
#35
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RE: Field Point vs. Broadhead flight/grouping problem
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
I mentioned checking center shot when you touted moving the rest and nocking point as a "fix" for hitting low. Assuming center shot and spineare correct.....you need to adjust your sight. Period. Center shot, first. Sight adjustment last. I would never adjust my nocking point without checking center shot/level....and simply hitting low wouldn't tell me the nock set or rest was "off", necessarily. I'd also ALWAYS adjust rest height first (before nocking point) if it were feasible.
I mentioned checking center shot when you touted moving the rest and nocking point as a "fix" for hitting low. Assuming center shot and spineare correct.....you need to adjust your sight. Period. Center shot, first. Sight adjustment last. I would never adjust my nocking point without checking center shot/level....and simply hitting low wouldn't tell me the nock set or rest was "off", necessarily. I'd also ALWAYS adjust rest height first (before nocking point) if it were feasible.
The guy's broadheads are hitting low as compared to fp's. He needs to adjust his rest or nock pt - if it was me, that is what I would do - period. I would never adjust my sight in his situation. According to your statement in bold above,someone's set uphypothetically couldbe a half inch or more nock high and you are saying adjust your sight "period". I guess if it works for you, then go with it.
Yes, the reason I would go for nock pt first is cause I do not shoot a loop.
09-10-2008, 02:32 PM
#36
Dominant Buck
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RE: Field Point vs. Broadhead flight/grouping problem
According to your statement in bold above,someone's set uphypothetically couldbe a half inch or more nock high and you are saying adjust your sight "period". I guess if it works for you, then go with it.
I would never adjust my nocking point without checking center shot/level...
09-10-2008, 03:16 PM
#37
Dominant Buck
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Location: Central Florida
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RE: Field Point vs. Broadhead flight/grouping problem
Ihad the same problem...Muzzys were ok..but Steel Force closed the group..They shoot so good that I only shoot one at a time..tired of rippping up fletching.
They are 3 for 30.00
..but worth it..
They are 3 for 30.00
..but worth it..
09-10-2008, 04:37 PM
#38
Join Date: May 2005
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RE: Field Point vs. Broadhead flight/grouping problem
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
I consider "level" an aspect of "center shot"....and even said so.
I consider "level" an aspect of "center shot"....and even said so.
