Installing broadheads

Archer16 · Dec 31, 2005

Is there a specific way to install 3 blade broadheads on your arrows? Im new to this kind of thing.

Ed · Dec 31, 2005

Most if not all mechanicals are already assembled and you just screw them into the arrow insert. The fixed blade broadheads are assembled according to the directions given on the package. They are pretty simple, but be careful. Other than that, just screw them into your inserts and tune them. If you are looking for a broadhead that shoots pretty consistently like a field tip try the wac ems. I started shooting them last year and I love them. There are many others that are good, just pick what you like and can afford. Remember you get what you pay for with broadheads. Good luck.
Ed

coonhound40 · Dec 31, 2005

LAST EDITED ON Dec-31-05 AT 07:36PM (MST)[p]Not to sound rude, but I don't exactly agree with the "you get what you pay for" comment. I used to shoot the Rocky Mt. Titaniums @ $30.00 for 3. The blades didn't always stay in at impact and they didn't hold an edge. On the other hand I went back to the tried and true Muzzy 3 blade @ $30.00 for 6 and have never had a failure and the blades stay sharp even after shooting into my broadhead target.

Yes I do believe their are some "Cheap" broadheads out there but the budget archer can still get a quality head.

PS I do agree that the Wac ems are awsome.

idahoelkinstructor · Jan 1, 2006

coonhound40, I agree with you. I try/test new heads but keep comming back to either muzzys or thunderheads because they are just as good and the price is half of the others. Also just so we don't mislead Archer16, you should never use the same broadhead for hunting that you used for target practice, unless its sharpened first or the blades replaced. Archer16 you can have the best broad head out there but if its dull it will leave a weak blood trail.

coonhound40 · Jan 1, 2006

You are correct, I did not mean to imply that I would hunt with broadheads that have been shot into a target. My point was only to show the superior quality of the steel in Muzzy blades.

Thanks for the clarity.

dl19 · Jan 1, 2006

I have tried "timing" the blades to match the fletching with no visible difference in group size. If you decide to do this you will have to keep each arrow and broadhead together as each broadhead will not time alike. I currently install the insert, and what ever way the blades end up they shoot fine. Depending on your sight set up (Long range with stuff below your sight like a Trophy Ridge) you may want to time your blades. This will allow more sight movement without your blades hitting the fiber optic or sight housing. As far as heads I have tried Muzzy, Interloc, Crimson Talon, and Montec G5 with no noticeable difference in group size. I think the Crimson Talon is a POS gimmic, but the others are all good quality. I chose the Muzzy because of the price and practice blades. I have shot two animals with complete pass throughs, but I re-sharpened the tips and blades over stock.