Every season I have the same discussion and see the same subject on various Bowhunting sites. The questions vary but the subject is always the same.... "Do your broadheads and field points shoot the same?" or "How do I get my field points and broadheads to hit in the same spot?" From experience I know that there are people that are going to disagree with what I am about to say, but that's the cool thing about a "blog!"
An arrow with a field point is a TOTALLY different projectile than the same arrow with a broadhead. I personally don't give it a second thought where they hit in relation to each other. During the 8 months of "off season" I shoot 99% of the time with field points in my arrows and the bow is perfectly set-up to shoot THOSE. When I start to get ready to go hunting I will shoot my Broadheads. Sometimes they hit a little right, sometimes a little left, up or down. As long as I can CONSISTANTLY shoot the same type arrow (in this case one with a broadhead) in the same spot, I know my bow is "tuned." Only you know what an "acceptable" group size will be for you, but if you can keep the arrows inside that group, you are good to go. Move your sight so that your group is now in the middle. After all, that's why they make sights that are so easily adjusted. Don't be afraid to move it!!!
Now before any of you think "Toby doesn't care about bow tuning" let me clarify some things.
1. If your bow is not "tuned" you will not be able to shoot a group with your broadheads. You now have "wings" on the front and the back of the arrow and if they are not both headed in the same direction you are going to have problems.
2. Arrow SPINE is always critical, but it is super critical with broadheads. If your arrow spine is too weak you will never get satisfactory broadhead flight. A good match between draw weight, draw length and arrow spine is a must.
3. Good shooting FORM is a must. Any flaw in your form or shot execution will be magnified when shooting broadheads.
4. An "acceptable group" with broadheads is the same size as an "acceptable group'' with field points. One person's group may be the size of a quarter, another the size of a softball and yet another may be the size of a beachball at 20 yards. While I hope the beachball shooter practices before going in the woods, thats as good as it gets!
Are you seeing a pattern? Broadheads are going to magnify any problems that you have with spine, set-up or shooting form. But if they are shooting well enough for YOU to shoot as good of a group as YOU are currently capable, move your sight to center your group eactly where you are aiming and be done with it.
It is crucial that the broadhead is perfectly aligned with the shaft. If it's not you will never achieve the accuracy that you are capable of. Just as I said above, you now have "wings" on the front and the back and if the broadhead is not straight, you are doomed before you even let go of the string. Most of the newer broadheads will spin perfectly true straight out of the package, but if they don't you need to "true them up." You can sometimes do this with plastic washers that come with some models, other times you will need to actually bend the head so that it is perfectly in line with the shaft. You will need to spin the arrow in order to tell if it is true. (no wobble) If you spin it in your palm... BE CAREFUL!
There ya go! My 2 cents worth on broadheads. Post me some comments...... agree/disagree questions/statements... let's hear it. TR
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Hot Bows for 2009
There are some very cool bows available for 2009!!!
As always Mathews has some really neat stuff to choose from... The 3 new bows from Mathews are The Reezen, The Monster and The Hyper-Lite. The Reezen and The Monster are "speed" bows that really pack a punch. Both will easily achieve a "real world" speed above 300 fps at 70# and a well matched arrow. They, as all "speed bows", have an aggressive draw cycle which will only take a few shots to get used to. The Hyper-Lite is just like it's name implies. The bow (bare) weighs just under 3.5 lbs and it is a very smooth shooter..... much like last years number 1 seller at Double B.... The DXT, which is back and still very popular this year. We also have the ever-popular Drenalin, The S2 and Ignition "in stock and ready to rock!"
So far in this years most popular bow contest, HOYT is leading with the new AlphaMax. This is one bow that has combined speed, comfort, sleek looks and shootablity and as a bonus.... it is very light to carry at only 3.9 lbs. Also back for 2009 is last year's Hoyt workhorse The Katera. This was my bow of choice last year and I can tell you that it is a shooter! It puts an arrow downrange quickly and with authority. Slightly faster than The AlphaMax and a little heavier mass weight at 4.5 lbs..... but I have often joked that you could use this bow as a jackstand for your truck, it is stout! Hoyt came out with a new mid-range bow in July called The TurboHawk. This bow has many of the same features as The AlphaMax and is more affordable. I really can't tell you alot of hands on info at this point because we got our first one in and the second person that looked at it, bought it. We got it rigged out quickly and he left as a happy camper. We also have The PowerHawk in stock for an even more affordable choice. All Hawk series bows also come with a $50 Rebate from Hoyt. For the shorter draw length hunters we stock The Trykon Jr and The Trykon Sport. Both are fine bows!
PSE has been the "speed" king for the last couple of years and this year will be no different.
Their line of X-Force bows has literally changed the way bows look and shoot. We currently have the X-Force GX, Dream Season, and The SS in stock. All of these bows are screaming fast, but not as fast as their new teammate The Omen. The Omen is pretty much in a class of it's own as far as pure speed. With an advertised IBO rating of up to 366 fps, this is one bad machine. We don't currently have one in stock but can get one on special order for you in plenty of time before hunting season! PSE also has The Chaos, which in my opinion is the best short draw/ kids/ beginner bow ever made. It is a slightly scaled down version of the X-Force that is draw length adjustable from 17"-27" without a wheel change or even the use of a bow press! And don't think this bow won't shoot!!! At 50# it has an IBO rating of up to 286 fps!!!
Well there ya go!!! I had the easy part, telling you about them! You have the hard part...... deciding which one!!!!
Come See Us
Toby
As always Mathews has some really neat stuff to choose from... The 3 new bows from Mathews are The Reezen, The Monster and The Hyper-Lite. The Reezen and The Monster are "speed" bows that really pack a punch. Both will easily achieve a "real world" speed above 300 fps at 70# and a well matched arrow. They, as all "speed bows", have an aggressive draw cycle which will only take a few shots to get used to. The Hyper-Lite is just like it's name implies. The bow (bare) weighs just under 3.5 lbs and it is a very smooth shooter..... much like last years number 1 seller at Double B.... The DXT, which is back and still very popular this year. We also have the ever-popular Drenalin, The S2 and Ignition "in stock and ready to rock!"
So far in this years most popular bow contest, HOYT is leading with the new AlphaMax. This is one bow that has combined speed, comfort, sleek looks and shootablity and as a bonus.... it is very light to carry at only 3.9 lbs. Also back for 2009 is last year's Hoyt workhorse The Katera. This was my bow of choice last year and I can tell you that it is a shooter! It puts an arrow downrange quickly and with authority. Slightly faster than The AlphaMax and a little heavier mass weight at 4.5 lbs..... but I have often joked that you could use this bow as a jackstand for your truck, it is stout! Hoyt came out with a new mid-range bow in July called The TurboHawk. This bow has many of the same features as The AlphaMax and is more affordable. I really can't tell you alot of hands on info at this point because we got our first one in and the second person that looked at it, bought it. We got it rigged out quickly and he left as a happy camper. We also have The PowerHawk in stock for an even more affordable choice. All Hawk series bows also come with a $50 Rebate from Hoyt. For the shorter draw length hunters we stock The Trykon Jr and The Trykon Sport. Both are fine bows!
PSE has been the "speed" king for the last couple of years and this year will be no different.
Their line of X-Force bows has literally changed the way bows look and shoot. We currently have the X-Force GX, Dream Season, and The SS in stock. All of these bows are screaming fast, but not as fast as their new teammate The Omen. The Omen is pretty much in a class of it's own as far as pure speed. With an advertised IBO rating of up to 366 fps, this is one bad machine. We don't currently have one in stock but can get one on special order for you in plenty of time before hunting season! PSE also has The Chaos, which in my opinion is the best short draw/ kids/ beginner bow ever made. It is a slightly scaled down version of the X-Force that is draw length adjustable from 17"-27" without a wheel change or even the use of a bow press! And don't think this bow won't shoot!!! At 50# it has an IBO rating of up to 286 fps!!!
Well there ya go!!! I had the easy part, telling you about them! You have the hard part...... deciding which one!!!!
Come See Us
Toby
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