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Old 12-23-2002 | 10:42 AM
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Now that the best broadhead question has been cleared up<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>, I have a question on broadhead weight. I'm shooting a 32&quot; XX75 2117 arrow, out of a Crusader 64&quot; 61# @ 30&quot; with 125 grain feild points. I've always matched my broadhead weight to field point weight. Will going to a 140 to 170 grain head have a big effect on point of impact. I know it will change the spine of the arrow and slightly change my FOC. In my compound shooting days, arrow weight played a big factor. I noticed that for tradional archery, especially with glue on heads, broadhead weights range from 125 to 190 grains. Just wondering if anyone has played with alot of different head weights. Don't want to have to buy a whole bunch of heads if I don't have too!
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Old 12-23-2002 | 12:10 PM
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Default RE: Broadhead Weight ????

Yes, it can have a major effect, especially if your arrow tune is marginal.

Out of tune arrows with field points often impact the same. Put a broadhead up front and you now have an extra set of &quot;wings&quot; fighting for control of the arrow. Simply put...marginal tuning + broadheads = wind-planing.

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