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Old 09-29-2003 | 04:01 PM
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I was getting my bow all tuned and shooting prefect with my field tips on, I was shooting bulls eyes in great groupings from 10 to 30 yards. Than i shot my broadheads and i was like four inches left and about 3 down. I think i might need different braodheads the ones that i am using are 125 Edge Broadheads. What do you recomend?
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Old 09-29-2003 | 04:40 PM
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try moving your sight, most broadheads do not shoot in the same spot as field points.
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Old 09-29-2003 | 04:56 PM
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I got mechanical broadheads. They hit dead on.
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Old 09-29-2003 | 05:00 PM
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100gr slick tricks
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Old 09-29-2003 | 05:15 PM
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Try shooting your BHs a little longer. I had a similar problem, But the more I shot them, they came more on target. IMO, I think there is a mental thing going on when you 1st switch to BHs. (Newbies Problem) I don' t know if it' s " peeking" or " Guiding" but something goes on. Shoot ' em and if they stay constant low left then move your sight.
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Old 09-29-2003 | 06:27 PM
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if you have the power to push through a deer...shoot mechanicals and don' t worry about sighting in your broadheads.
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Old 09-29-2003 | 07:27 PM
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if you' re going to use those same heads hunting i would do what 3 step said. try shooting them again. if they are hitting in the same spot, adjust your sight. you' re not going to hunt with practice heads, right?
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Old 09-29-2003 | 08:53 PM
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ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS sight in with broadheads.

High_Country,

I don' t want to sound rude, but, that is some stupid advice. A mechanical broadhead doesn' t mean that your problem is solved and it doesn' t mean that you are going to hit dead on with your field points. Not making sure is something that I am not willing to risk!


I have tried out 4 different b-heads this year with my new bow..... 100 grain N.A.P. Thunderheads, 100 grain Rocky Mt Gators, 125 Grain Vortex Pro Extremes, and 125 grain Muzzy 4-blades.

I am sticking with the Muzzys. The Thunderheads were the only ones that didn' t group with my field points, but, they were shooting consistant groups. I just don' t like how the blades lock in. I have used them before on deer and never had a problem, so, I guess that it was pretty much that I wanted a change

The Rocky Mt Gators flew great, opened fast, and grouped with my field points. The only thing that worried me is penetration. I am sure that my bow has enough KE, but, there is always that creeping dought in the back of my head.

The Vortex Pro Extremes shot great and were just hitting low of my field points (my field points were 100 grain and these heads were 125 grain). The blades didn' t open up very fast, but, once they were full opened, they would do some SERIOUS damage to my target. The 2-3/4" cut would be nice, but, I just didn' t feel entirely confident with them as that is a HUGE cutting diameter. You would have to have the b-head in your hand to truly realize how wide 2-3/4" cutting diameter is.

Today I tried out the Muzzy 125 grain 4-blades and they were shooting just low of my field points. Like I said, my field points were 100 grain, so I expected that. They grouped great and flew great, much to my suprise. The thing that amazed me was that these things just tore through my broadhead target. I just couldn' t believe it. They would go through the target and bury themselves 8" into the ground. The blades lock together inside the ferule, so, they have the extra strength that I was looking for. Needless to say, I adjusted my sights, and now, I am hitting 2-1/2" bullseyes from 15-35 yards with my broadheads. These are already on my good arrows and are already set-up in my quiver, waiting for Saturday' s opener!

A few more heads that you might want to check out are the G5 Montecs, Rocky Mt Traditions, Rocky Mt Titanium, and the Magnus line-up. All are proven heads that should work great.

Like the others said, if your b-heads are grouping consistantly, then just move your pins to where they are hitting. The grouping is all that matters. Just make sure that when you squeeze the release, you know where that b-head is flying, and it better be through the heart of a big old buck.

Good luck this season, I hope you bag a big one.
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