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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: KimberRich on August 24, 2012, 09:42:50 AM

Title: Arrow flight of Broadhead vs. Field Points
Post by: KimberRich on August 24, 2012, 09:42:50 AM: Both are grouping well for me but not in the same location.. I'm dialed in with my broadheads but the field points are shooting about 1.5" right and about 1.5" low. I'm paper tuned and I think everything is correct.

I'm not super worried about it as my broadheads shoot great and that's what matters but it doesn't make sense to me.. Have you guys come across this?

Thx
Title: Re: Arrow flight of Broadhead vs. Field Points
Post by: KimberRich on August 24, 2012, 10:07:19 AM: Just read down through the toics below this one and saw almost the same topic..

After reading it i see the importance of spline in my arrows vs. poundage and draw length.

I'm shooting at 60 lbs on 26.5" draw length. Carbon Express Mutiny 250's.

From my calculations I think I should be good but if someone knows something more I'd love the advice. I'm fairly new to bows and bow tuning.

Thx
Title: Re: Arrow flight of Broadhead vs. Field Points
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 24, 2012, 10:13:34 AM: Try moving your rest in TINY increments to the left and up. That should get them in the same spot. A little goes a long way when you move the rest.
Title: Re: Arrow flight of Broadhead vs. Field Points
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 24, 2012, 11:08:25 AM: Quote from: Button Nubbs on August 24, 2012, 10:13:34 AM
Try moving your rest in TINY increments to the left and up. That should get them in the same spot. A little goes a long way when you move the rest.

I believe this is backwards. He should be moving his rest in the direction he wants his broadheads to go. In this case, the broadheads are shooting up and left of the field tips. The rest should go down and right, but with such a small difference (and we don't know at how many yards), the move should be just a little more than nothing.
Title: Re: Arrow flight of Broadhead vs. Field Points
Post by: Gamblin Guy on August 24, 2012, 11:13:12 AM: Page 11
Title: Re: Arrow flight of Broadhead vs. Field Points
Post by: Stick em on August 24, 2012, 11:25:09 AM: It's pretty common that Broadheads fly different than field points. If your hunting than don't worry about field tips until you get back to target shooting. The adjustment advice is great, just little bits at a time. Make sure your tips are snug.
Title: Re: Arrow flight of Broadhead vs. Field Points
Post by: KimberRich on August 24, 2012, 11:27:21 AM: Thanks guys. Good info.

I was shooting at 30 yards.
Title: Re: Arrow flight of Broadhead vs. Field Points
Post by: DoubleJ on August 24, 2012, 11:30:22 AM: Quote from: Stick em on August 24, 2012, 11:25:09 AM
It's pretty common that Broadheads fly different than field points. If your hunting than don't worry about field tips until you get back to target shooting. The adjustment advice is great, just little bits at a time. Make sure your tips are snug.

This is common but not correct. If your broadheads aren't hitting exactly where your field points are, something is wrong.
Title: Re: Arrow flight of Broadhead vs. Field Points
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 24, 2012, 11:47:51 AM: Pianoman yes you are correct. Whoops sorry! I was reading it his bh were hitting where his field points were hitting. :bash:
Title: Re: Arrow flight of Broadhead vs. Field Points
Post by: Stick em on August 24, 2012, 12:39:13 PM: Yes there is more adjusting you can do, but it is common. I totally agree with Gamblin Guy, page 11. That whole book is worth memorizing. If you weigh your field points against your broadheads you'll see a difference in the weight. Also it will depend on if your using 2, 3, or 4 blades. Once your tight with the broadheads you'll put meat in the freezer. I have every year. Best of luck.
Title: Re: Arrow flight of Broadhead vs. Field Points
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on August 31, 2012, 06:50:31 AM: Mine shoot low right too. Bh shoot perfect thought.
Title: Re: Arrow flight of Broadhead vs. Field Points
Post by: whacker1 on August 31, 2012, 06:56:28 AM: Quote from: Gamblin Guy on August 24, 2012, 11:13:12 AM
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