Broadhead Practice?
 

I've mentioned this on the "Bowhunting" forum and I'll mention here as well. I don't understand why someone would practice with field points and then hunt with broadheads. I'm a firm believer in practicing with what you'll be hunting with. Field points don't usually fly EXACTLY like a broadhead. JMHO! ;)This should be good.:D:D:D
Please don't mention cost, because a deer is worth the expense.

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I practice all year with field points, then 1 month prior to deer season i start my sighting in of my B'Heads. Tears my 3-D deer target up a slice at a time![&o]

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Yes its a good one. I use field points because when I am shooting with them I am practicing good form and trigger control. Just like in precision handgun target shooting and IPSC practice much of the practice is done without shooting a shot. You do not need broadheads to perfect form and release. But yes some practice should be done with broadheads especially if your bow is not tuned 100%. There is always some controversy about wheather or not broadheads should hit the same point of impact. I certainly don't worry about it when I use Wasp Jack Hammers. I just shoot a few just prior to hunting just to reassure myself. As far as my thunderheads and cam locs go they do hit the same point of impact as my field points.

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smoke, I concur. They do tear up a target but personally I don't mind spending $80 or $100 dollars a season for a new target. I'm not married so my hunting gets my undevided attention and a fair portion of my money.;)

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Just aint fair!!!

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we use spitfire 100.they have inserts you put in the hunting broadhead in place of the razor ones.they fly same place as the razor inserts.

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My 3D targets are so shot up from B-Heads that I am shooting them in the as%. Nothing worse than messin up fletching buring them to deep. Is a shot in the As% fatal as I have a colonoscopy scheduled and hope to survive. Don.... You are not still shooting them Wasps are you and yes, cost is a factor>>>>>>>>>>>Wha ck!

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Yes Planter, an a#$ shot can be lethal if you happen to hit the femoral artery although I personally wouldn't go for that shot!:D:D

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sproulman, I also use Spitfires and LOVE them but mine didn't come with those extra inserts that you speak of?

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early in, i had mine for about 10 years now, you believe that same broadheads that long.i cant remember if just inserts i got were seperate or if practice spitfire heads came with it. i think i just bought the inserts and put them in.i cant even remember where i got them.sorry, wish i could be of some help. i shoot them in a bag of rags. use blue jeans and heavy clothes, they work the best. my spitfire practice heads only go into the rags about 2 inchs. no vanes messed up.rag bag is best target i ever used.and it was free other than a feed bag ,but i had a lot of them.

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Thanks sproulman, I'll look around and see if I can find them. I use brand new broadheads to hunt with anyway, out of respect for my quarry. "Good looking out", as they say!;):D

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Is a shot in the a$$ deadly,u bet. I have shot more than a few walking away. I just aim just below their hole and let it fly. Usually takes out the liver and a lung or heart too! :DJust have too watch putting yer hands up around brisket area if u ain't looking.[:o]

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they need to make replacement arses for those 3d targets....hehe.

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Like Smokpole....i practice with field tips and closer to the season...i'll drop too Broadheads...it saves targets and replacement blades.....i also do the same with the xbow....

Honkers..

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I always practice with broadheads, I use the same type and bolt that I would be using out there hunting. I guess its a comfort factor for me, I wanna get use to something and not change

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Pearl Jam, that's one AWESOME band!That being said, I couldn't agree more! :D