Broadhead help

[nw_bowhunter]

I have a question on how to properly align a broadhead with the fletching on the arrow using carbon shafts. Normally I shoot G5's, however I switched to Thunderheads as I was not completely happy with the G5. I'm shooting Beaman arrows and 100 grain broadheads. 2 of my broadheads won't align up with the fletching. I tried adding a second O ring, however when I tighten the broadhead down the O rings gets pushed out and doesn't seem to help. Is my problem from the insert into the arrow? I have always thought it was important to ensure the broadheads blades align with the fletching to ensure accurate flight. Also, I can align the broadhead to the fletching, but the broadhead doesn't seem to be tight enough. Last year after shooting my deer I notice that my broadhead came loose from the arrow and I want to avoid this. Any ideads or tips?

[DoubleJ]

I use the NAP quick fletch and always put the broadhead in first and then put the fletching on to match up.  Probably doesn't help you right now though

[GoldTip]

No offense, but your wasting your time.  Having broadheads aligned with your fletches has absolutely no bearing on accuracy or arrow flight.  Screw them in tight and do not worry if they are aligned with your fletches. If bow is properly tuned and you have a good quality arrow, proper spine and quality broadheads, then they will shoot fine. If they are coming loose with shooting, then I usually apply a little scent free bar soap to the threads before screwing the broadheads in and they won't back loose.

[GoldTip]

When it comes to aligning broadheads with fletching think about it this way, how do the guys shooting two blade broadheads ever get their fletches and blades aligned? 

[Hunter Dug]

   I would have to disagree Goldtip. i feel that they do not have to be lined up with the fletching, but all arrows and broadheads sould be aligned the same.  The way the air passes by the broadhead and into the fletching would change if the was not achieved there for causing each arrow to fly slightly diffrent.  This is the reason that most shops align the arrow/broadhead the way they do so that they are all uniform.  All arrows should look identical from tip to tip.

[JPhelps]

I agree 100% with GoldTip.  Don't waste your time.  The vanes stabilize the arrow whether they are aligned with the blades or not.

[BULLBLASTER]

Yep. Alignment don't matter one bit. Ensuring that a broadhead doesn't wobble when spun is far more important.

[Hunter Dug]

Have your arrow cut but leave the inserts out till you are ready to put broad heads on those specific arrows, 6 practice, 6 broadheads Place the broad head on the insert, add glue, and place in the shaft, while aligning the fletching.  These arrow still have to be proven by shooting.  Every arrow you plan to shoot at an animal shoot be shot at a target to make sure it is flying the way you like it.  Resharpen, of replace blades, and go kill something.  Good luck.

[nw_bowhunter]

Ok, so even if the blades are 180 degrees off from the fletching this doesn't affect the flight? I will ensure they are tight and shoot to make sure they are hitting where I aim. Thanks for the info.

[GoldTip]

Ok, so even if the blades are 180 degrees off from the fletching this doesn't affect the flight? I will ensure they are tight and shoot to make sure they are hitting where I aim. Thanks for the info.

Well, unless your shooting a one fletch arrow and a single blade broadhead, how are you going to get your fletches misalinged with the broadhead blades by 180 degrees?  But yes, alignment between the two means nothing as far as arrow flight and accuracy.

[TikkaT3-270Shortmag]

I will tell u this though if u twist your knock one way or another they will shoot differently. I try to have my broadheads on my arrow as close as I can to one another for consistency.

[GoldTip]

I will tell u this though if u twist your knock one way or another they will shoot differently. I try to have my broadheads on my arrow as close as I can to one another for consistency.

The only way twisting your nock one way or another should affect accuracy is if your turning the nock to the point that the fletch is contacting the riser or the arrow rest.

[TikkaT3-270Shortmag]

If you have 3 veins and I shoot 2 down 1 up and you reverse that I will ensure you that you will not hit the same spot!  Could be as little as an inch.

[Button Nubbs]

I agree with all of the guys above. I can shoot any similar weight broadhead 2 blade 3 blade 4 blade, and ALL will stack together on the target. Its all about tuning.

[mallard79]

If you have 3 veins and I shoot 2 down 1 up and you reverse that I will ensure you that you will not hit the same spot!  Could be as little as an inch.

I would not consider that turning your nock....more like flipping your arrow. Gold tip is dead on.....2 and 4 blade broadheads cannot be aligned unless you are shooting 2 or 4 fletched arrows. Changing the way you nock the arrow on your string (ie...1up 2 down and vice versa) can change impact points. I shoot a drop away and it doesnt matter which way I nock my arrows thanks to the drop away.