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Title: What broadhead Flies like a feild tip
Post by: sled on August 26, 2010, 06:35:59 AM: What is the best flying broadhead you have found.
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Post by: GoldTip on August 26, 2010, 06:37:06 AM: Sonic 125gr flies like a field tip for me.
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Post by: Lowedog on August 26, 2010, 07:01:52 AM: When everything is right there are a lot that fly with field points.

I have been shooting the G5 Montec the last few years and once my bow is tuned with field points I haven't had to change anything for the Montecs. Super tough head also!
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Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on August 26, 2010, 07:07:54 AM: Shuttle T-locks
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Post by: ribka on August 26, 2010, 07:14:05 AM: Quote from: Lowedog on August 26, 2010, 07:01:52 AM
When everything is right there are a lot that fly with field points.

I have been shooting the G5 Montec the last few years and once my bow is tuned with field points I haven't had to change anything for the Montecs. Super tough head also!

True. Like Magnus stingers, Montec's, thunderheads. All fly well when bow is tuned
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Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on August 26, 2010, 07:33:43 AM: I use woodsmen elites... fly perfect. However as said before any broadhead should fly the same as your field points if tuned properly.
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Post by: tazz on August 26, 2010, 08:32:06 AM: wac-em flies the best for me then slick tricks
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Post by: bowman on August 26, 2010, 08:34:05 AM: Sonic 100gr does for me :)
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Post by: jackelope on August 26, 2010, 08:35:30 AM: I didn't make any adjustments from field tips to broadheads shooting standard 100 grain slick tricks.
I think as long as your bow is dialed in, you should find the same results with any good quality head.
Title: Re: What broadhead Flies like a feild tip
Post by: uplandhunter870 on August 26, 2010, 08:36:30 AM: ive found that 100gr wasp boss bullets fly almost identical to my field points, horizontal is dead on and elevation change was only an 1/8" low at 50yds
Title: Re: What broadhead Flies like a feild tip
Post by: Tony 270 on August 26, 2010, 08:50:55 AM: As long as your bow is property tuned and set up, they all should. I've used Montecs and Muzzy 3-blades and both flew just like field points.
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Post by: Hunter Dug on August 26, 2010, 08:57:29 AM: Slick tricks and G5 Strikers. I have to spend a little extra time to tune Muzzy's and Innerlocs but can usually get them close.
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Post by: buglebrush on August 26, 2010, 09:03:47 AM: G5 strikers and crossfires.
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Post by: EastWaViking on August 26, 2010, 09:11:31 AM: for the most part, all of them do if your bow is tuned correctly. Muzzy's have worked for me for many years.
Title: Re: What broadhead Flies like a feild tip
Post by: pips4bucks on August 26, 2010, 09:27:25 AM: I've used Wasp, Montecs, Thunderheads, SteelForce, and now SlickTricks. All flew well when properly tuned to the bow.

Currently the SlickTricks were shooting about 1 1/2" out of the bull, but were all grouping nicely in the same spot. A little sight adjustment and shootin' out the center consistently!

I had issues with the Montecs attempting to get them to fly straight. I couldn't get them to group consistently at all at first. A lot of messing around with the bow and arrows got them to fly right, but what a pain in the A**! They worked well, killed a deer, and an impala and a couple monkeys, when I went to Africa.

I'm not impressed with their SS one piece heads though. They don't resharpen worth a hoot, and if you get a nick or bend the point they're never the same. They were never sharp enough for my liking though. Also I had one break after making a bad shot on a deer, shot him in the spine. I know, spine shots are hard on broadheads, but testing all my new broadheads on 3/4 plywood, this is the first that broke on me. Maybe just a fluke though...

That said, replaceable blades are sooooo nice ;D Easy to re-sharpen! ;)
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Post by: Little Dave on August 26, 2010, 09:30:30 AM: I have the Wac-ems matching the field points out to 60 yards. Close enough for me. :chuckle:
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Post by: KillBilly on August 26, 2010, 10:12:05 AM: I have to ask? Why would you even try to group Broadheads? :dunno: The damage that could result isn't worth it. Shooting Broadheads at seperate dots works a lot cheaper. You can still see how consistant they strike.
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Post by: Matt on August 26, 2010, 12:11:21 PM: Quote from: KillBilly on August 26, 2010, 10:12:05 AM
I have to ask? Why would you even try to group Broadheads? :dunno: The damage that could result isn't worth it. Shooting Broadheads at seperate dots works a lot cheaper. You can still see how consistant they strike.

If ya hit in the center of each dot then they group.
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Post by: Nosferatu on August 26, 2010, 12:19:47 PM: I shoot the SaberMaxx broadheads and they fly damn near identical to my 100gr field points. http://www.ospsabermaxx.com/ (http://www.ospsabermaxx.com/)

They also create a VICIOUS wound. Deer don't run very far after getting hit with one of those!
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 26, 2010, 12:23:36 PM: my montec's, with my setup. shoot the same as my field tips.
Title: Re: What broadhead Flies like a feild tip
Post by: Lowedog on August 26, 2010, 04:50:37 PM: Quote from: uplandhunter870 on August 26, 2010, 08:36:30 AM
ive found that 100gr wasp boss bullets fly almost identical to my field points, horizontal is dead on and elevation change was only an 1/8" low at 50yds

An 1/8th inch @ 50yds? Dude, you should go pro!!
Title: Re: What broadhead Flies like a feild tip
Post by: adam.WI on August 26, 2010, 07:14:27 PM: Quote from: EastWaViking on August 26, 2010, 09:11:31 AM
for the most part, all of them do if your bow is tuned correctly. Muzzy's have worked for me for many years.

i shot them for years but they would always be 3-4" low left. great penetration though
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Post by: KillerMiller on August 26, 2010, 07:25:36 PM: Ultimate steel, very similar to the wasp. I rotate with my field tip and can't see a difference. :twocents:
Title: Re: What broadhead Flies like a feild tip
Post by: Jason on August 26, 2010, 07:27:15 PM: Wac'em Tritons fly like field points
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Post by: Hunter Dug on August 26, 2010, 07:31:40 PM: Quote from: Nosferatu on August 26, 2010, 12:19:47 PM
I shoot the SaberMaxx broadheads and they fly damn near identical to my 100gr field points. http://www.ospsabermaxx.com/ (http://www.ospsabermaxx.com/)

They also create a VICIOUS wound. Deer don't run very far after getting hit with one of those!

Im sure you know that it is illegal to hunt with sarated blades. :o
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 26, 2010, 07:34:43 PM: sarated blades are 100% legal to hunt with here
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Post by: boneaddict on August 26, 2010, 07:49:13 PM: all of them supposedly as long as everything is tuned right.
Title: Re: What broadhead Flies like a feild tip
Post by: Nosferatu on August 26, 2010, 09:32:14 PM: Quote from: Hunter Dug on August 26, 2010, 07:31:40 PM
Quote from: Nosferatu on August 26, 2010, 12:19:47 PM
I shoot the SaberMaxx broadheads and they fly damn near identical to my 100gr field points. http://www.ospsabermaxx.com/ (http://www.ospsabermaxx.com/)

They also create a VICIOUS wound. Deer don't run very far after getting hit with one of those!

Im sure you know that it is illegal to hunt with sarated blades. :o

I see nothing in the regs that states serrated blades are illegal. Care to point it out to me?
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 26, 2010, 09:35:57 PM: they are 100% legal, there is nothing that says they are not no worries ;)
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Post by: Lowedog on August 26, 2010, 09:43:02 PM: My only thought on those SaberMaxx heads would be the ring. The regs clearly state the the blade must angle towards the back of the arrow.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 26, 2010, 10:06:04 PM: yeah i am not sure on that. my local pro shop carries them and says they are legal to hunt with here. but any blade like the magnus buzz cuts are legal the blades to do have to be strait. they can be serrated
Title: Re: What broadhead Flies like a feild tip
Post by: fishwhackin on August 28, 2010, 12:35:01 AM: If you want to get your broadheads to fly like your field tips you have to do 2 things. 1...tune your bow to do so. I have been shooting and tuning my own bow for several years and only ventured into this last year (trying to get broadheads to shoot the same as field points) and it took a bit of tweaking with the nock point and arrow rest. However they both hit the same from 10 yards out to 100 and I am sure beyond if I was to try. 2....spin your arrows and make sure that your broadheads are properly aligned. If you do both of these things you will hit the same spot with both points. I am sure enough on this information for you that I am willing to bet my bow that I can take the cheapest broadheads from wal-mart and make them hit the same spot as the arrows with the field tips! Best of luck!
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Post by: et1702 on August 30, 2010, 01:01:54 PM: I agree with fishwhacker. I've used many different types of broadheads. If your bow is tuned properly, they will hit the same point of impact. However, I have found some are less prone to other factors. Currently, I use 125gr Magnus Buzzcut 4 blades and G5 Strikers. As long as the bow is in tune, they both stay on target and have exceptional penetration. Complete pass through on Elk, deer and bear for the past several years!
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Post by: whacker1 on August 30, 2010, 01:47:34 PM: Well - for once I get to give input on this subject. I had my bow tuned this year and changed rests by Whitetail plus in Deer Park with alwinearcher's help. This is the first year that I didn't have to make adjustments to my sight, rest, nock point or otherwise. I am so elated that my field points and broadheads are hitting in the same spot. The guy running the bow still has some practice to do, but 3-4 inch group at 40 yards with broadheads is better than I have ever done in the past.
Title: Re: What broadhead Flies like a feild tip
Post by: Hunter Dug on September 04, 2010, 04:54:48 PM: You are all right, I had to read it a couple times. But you are right serrated is good to go. Sorry for my confusion.

It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with
a broadhead blade unless the broadhead
is unbarbed and completely closed at
the back end of the blade or blades by
a smooth, unbroken surface starting at
maximum blade width and forming a
smooth line toward the feather end of the
shaft and such line does not angle toward
the point.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 04, 2010, 05:09:14 PM: glad we got you lined out :chuckle: