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From: umbc3!umbc3.umbc.edu!mikew@uunet.UU.NET (Mr. Mike Weaver; ACS (OP))
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Subject: Re: Broadheads (longish)
Message-ID: <1991Jun15.055747.29651@doug.cae.wisc.edu>
Date: 15 Jun 91 10:57:47 GMT
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In article <1991Jun13.085437.18841@doug.cae.wisc.edu> marko@hutch (Mark O'Shea) writes:
>Hi Again,
>
>Well I've got my bow and I've followed most of your advice.  I practice
>at least once a week.  I've got it all sighted in and I can put all the
>arrows inside the red ring at 30 yards and in the blue at 50 yards.  I got
>a release and that made one heck of a difference-thanks for that guys.
>

Good shooting. Remember though that groups shot on the range are
usually under optimum conditions and you might not shoot as well in
the field.  This is one reason why practicing in the field is so
important. Some clubs have walk-through competition shoots at
realistic animal targets that add a bit of adrenaline to practicing.
Just something to think about...  Keep practicing.

>I have more questions.  Given that the weight is the same, e.g. 125 grains,
>will the broadhead's design affect the arrow's flight.  Is there a "best"
>design in your opinion?  Is there a brand/type/style to avoid?
>

Well, no matter what broadhead you choose, practice with it. Many do
not shoot into the same hole as your field points. Plan on getting
extra broadheads and/or blades to use solely for practice.

My father and I have had good success with the Satellite family of
broadheads. They have a hardened steel point, a body of aluminum, and
either carbon, or stainless steel replaceable blades.  My father has
shot several deer where the broadhead has completely severed ribs.
They also shoot very close to my normal point of impact for field
points.

There are about a zillion broadheads to choose from, and most if not
all will do the job well. Do you plan on hunting mainly deer? If so,
the type of point on the head may not be a consideration. If you plan
on hunting bear at some point, you may want to know that some research
indicates that a small amount of penetration ability is lost with
broadheads that do not cut immediately on impact. (ie those with a
round point). (I have an article out of one of my hunting magazines
with references to an informal study done with cowhides that I can dig
up next time I'm home if you want.)

For deer, and other 'thin-skinned' game, the type of point really is
your choice.

The only broadhead that I have heard not-so-glorious-things about is
the Savora broadhead. As far as I know, they do not (or didn't used to
have) a hardened steel tip, and may bend on impact, but these are
third hand stories...

Sorry for the length here, but I love archery/bowhunting. Welcome to a
great sport.

>May the wind be in your favor.
>Mark O'Shea
>marko@ijf1.intel.com
>

Mike Weaver
mikew@umbc4.umbc.edu