Post by: 300rum on September 05, 2008, 07:20:11 AM
To me this switching back and forth thing is like shooting two types of ammunition, it doesn't make sense to me.
Post by: wastickslinger on September 05, 2008, 07:30:17 AM
I agree though, if all you do is shoot in your backyard at the block in the summer there is no real need to switch back and forth. I chose not to the last two years. Made life alot eisier.
I think if I were to become a serious 3-D shooter I would consider two bows.
Post by: 300rum on September 05, 2008, 07:36:29 AM
Post by: wastickslinger on September 05, 2008, 08:28:53 AM
They are fun! I need to do it more often.
Post by: Ray on September 05, 2008, 08:39:31 AM
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I have never shot 3D, sounds fun though. Why not shoot broadheads at 3D, who cares if it tears the targets up quicker, charge $5 bucks more?Broadheads do a lot more damage to the targets than field tips. They also lodge themselves into trees or other objects much easier. The field points I use are also much cheaper and fly in a very similar manner as the broadheads I shoot. For me it makes no sense to buy expensive broadheads and put them on my practice arrows. There is no advantage to it from my setup. However if someone else wanted to use strictly broadheads what would I care?
Post by: skynyr on September 05, 2008, 09:03:50 AM
- I find it cheaper to adjust my bow rather than buying new targets.
- Also I occasionally shoot in my backyard when I'm working on my bow and I don't like the idea of a wild broadhead going through the neighbor's yard should something go wrong.
- Field points are typically easier to pull from the target.
- And they're safer, no sliced fingers.
- And they don't allow broadheads on the targets at the archery club. With the exception of the sand broadhead pits or at the annual broadhead 3-d shoot.
- Field points are typically easier to pull from the target.
Post by: Bscman on September 05, 2008, 09:50:29 AM
I'd bet I average 400-500 shots per week with my bow through the year...and probably 700-800 in the weeks just before the season opens.
How many weeks would a yellow jacket hold up under those conditions? Probably 2 weeks, max. Most shooting bags and blocks I've had were LUCKY to last to 1,000 arrows when using broadheads.
Another reason for me is because my local range doesn't allow broadheads.
They use hay bales and paper/cardboard targets 90% of the time, with 3-D shoots from time to time. Broadheads will chew up a paper target in 5-6 shots, and a 3-D buck only lasts one day if everyone shoots heads.
They also have a 30+ target walk-through course with shots uphill, downhill, across creeks, from stands and benches, etc. None of the targets offer yardage, so it's guess and test. I could never get that kind of practice at home using broadheads on my own block...so I'll use field tips there!
I believe it is just as important to practice judging distances as it is to shoot, shoot, shoot.
Besides the other reasons listed by everyone else, I'll add that there is a certain degree of safety as well. If I trip and fall, I'd rather land on a field tip than a broadhead. I've also never sliced my finger on a field tip.
Post by: Jason on September 06, 2008, 04:45:18 PM
Tell me something, if you are going to use broadheads in the field why does one ever need to shoot field tips? This switching back and forth thing doesn't make any sense and to me it is just setting you up to miss Mr. Bruiser. :bdid: I shoot broad heads exclusively. If you tell me that your broadheads and field tips fly the same you are much better than I am, I just don't see it.my broadheads "Wac'em Tritons" fly indentical to my fieldpoints,I dont have to touch the sight to shoot broadheads.
Post by: popeshawnpaul on September 06, 2008, 04:55:34 PM
Now, in the old days with Thunderheads and Muzzy broadheads I would have to tune them and get them all dialed in. I shot them months before the season to get use to them. We don't need to do that these days with the advancement of broadheads.
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Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on November 20, 2010, 07:42:12 PM
I have never shot 3D, sounds fun though. Why not shoot broadheads at 3D, who cares if it tears the targets up quicker, charge $5 bucks more? :dunno:
Some of our 3D tgargets cost $1800 to $2200 each. Good reason not to shoot broadheads!
Post by: Button Nubbs on November 20, 2010, 08:19:32 PM
Personally I rarely shoot broadheads. I will shoot a few here or there before the season starts and a few at camp sometimes but 99% of the time its field tips. Broadheads and targets cost too much for someone who shoots regularly all year. Plus 3D is a blast and they're not allowed.
Post by: PolarBear on November 20, 2010, 08:22:44 PM
Post by: krout81 on November 21, 2010, 03:52:19 AM
I have seperate arrows for taget shooting and hunting. Broadheads have never been cheap the more you shoot them the more that can break, dull, or for that matter loose. I agree with the other guys they should shoot the same I have had 4 bows in 19 years of hunting and they all have shot the same with broadheads and field tips for me. I dont shoot pins maybe thats the difference :dunno: :dunno:
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Post by: AKBowman on November 23, 2010, 01:39:00 PM
Tell me something, if you are going to use broadheads in the field why does one ever need to shoot field tips? This switching back and forth thing doesn't make any sense and to me it is just setting you up to miss Mr. Bruiser. :bdid: I shoot broad heads exclusively. If you tell me that your broadheads and field tips fly the same you are much better than I am, I just don't see it.my broadheads "Wac'em Tritons" fly indentical to my fieldpoints,I dont have to touch the sight to shoot broadheads.
Same here I shoot the Muzzy MX3's and they also fly IDENTICAL to my field tips. I fully understand that this is not the case with some bows but with mine it is so I shoot field tips at the archery range for the practice of different angles, etc.
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