5gn difference between BH and field points..
04-03-2008, 06:44 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 140
5gn difference between BH and field points..
If my field points are 145gn and magnus 2-blade's are 140gn will I most likely run into trouble when attempting to tune, or no?
If yes, should I go with a 5gn washer behind the broadhead? Also, what size would fit best on a 1916, 5/16 or 11/32?
Thanks Gents,
Dave
If yes, should I go with a 5gn washer behind the broadhead? Also, what size would fit best on a 1916, 5/16 or 11/32?
Thanks Gents,
Dave
04-03-2008, 06:59 PM
#2
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin/Michigan
Posts: 9,679
RE: 5gn difference between BH and field points..
Not to sure on the size you need but it can't hurt to give washers a try. The washers are like a couple dollars at the most from Kustom King archery. They will most likely ship them for free if you call your order in!
04-03-2008, 08:33 PM
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Dover, PA USA
Posts: 5,497
RE: 5gn difference between BH and field points..
5grs will mean NOTHING.
Many of the bigger traditional braodheads like Snuffers (at least the old ones anyway) could vary around 10grs just from head to head.
I think I saw somewhere that unless it did something drastic to your tune it would be all but impossible to see a difference in very large weight differences. I know I can shoot my 145gr heads and my 200gr heads side by side at 15 yards and I can't see a difference in point of impact although I'm sure some slight variations are going on.
Seriously 5grs means absolutely nothing for what you are doing. I shoot 145gr field points from my recurve and switch to 150gr Snuffers and they hit the same place with the same flight.
don't bother trying to match them exactly unless it's going to just ruin your day if you don't.
Many of the bigger traditional braodheads like Snuffers (at least the old ones anyway) could vary around 10grs just from head to head.
I think I saw somewhere that unless it did something drastic to your tune it would be all but impossible to see a difference in very large weight differences. I know I can shoot my 145gr heads and my 200gr heads side by side at 15 yards and I can't see a difference in point of impact although I'm sure some slight variations are going on.
Seriously 5grs means absolutely nothing for what you are doing. I shoot 145gr field points from my recurve and switch to 150gr Snuffers and they hit the same place with the same flight.
don't bother trying to match them exactly unless it's going to just ruin your day if you don't.
04-04-2008, 07:57 AM
#5
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Central Minnesota
Posts: 9,445
RE: 5gn difference between BH and field points..
ORIGINAL: Matt / PA
5grs will mean NOTHING.
Many of the bigger traditional braodheads like Snuffers (at least the old ones anyway) could vary around 10grs just from head to head.
I think I saw somewhere that unless it did something drastic to your tune it would be all but impossible to see a difference in very large weight differences. I know I can shoot my 145gr heads and my 200gr heads side by side at 15 yards and I can't see a difference in point of impact although I'm sure some slight variations are going on.
Seriously 5grs means absolutely nothing for what you are doing. I shoot 145gr field points from my recurve and switch to 150gr Snuffers and they hit the same place with the same flight.
don't bother trying to match them exactly unless it's going to just ruin your day if you don't.
5grs will mean NOTHING.
Many of the bigger traditional braodheads like Snuffers (at least the old ones anyway) could vary around 10grs just from head to head.
I think I saw somewhere that unless it did something drastic to your tune it would be all but impossible to see a difference in very large weight differences. I know I can shoot my 145gr heads and my 200gr heads side by side at 15 yards and I can't see a difference in point of impact although I'm sure some slight variations are going on.
Seriously 5grs means absolutely nothing for what you are doing. I shoot 145gr field points from my recurve and switch to 150gr Snuffers and they hit the same place with the same flight.
don't bother trying to match them exactly unless it's going to just ruin your day if you don't.
04-10-2008, 11:39 PM
#9
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 140
RE: 5gn difference between BH and field points..
Well I got the broadheads and points in. The FPs weigh 146gn each and the broadheads weigh in at 144gn so it turns out to only be a 2gn difference. Although I did get a runt...one of my 140gn BHs(according to the box) is a 119gn..anorexic broadhead =\
Luckily the sign up time for the local club is Monday..so next week sometime I can sling my first arrow and stop trying this 'archery on paper' stuff.
Thanks again for the replies/help, though.
Regards,
Dave
Luckily the sign up time for the local club is Monday..so next week sometime I can sling my first arrow and stop trying this 'archery on paper' stuff.
Thanks again for the replies/help, though.
Regards,
Dave
