Broadhead Grouping ?

Chris Dillard · Post by **Chris Dillard** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:00 am

I have been using the NAP 100 grn. Thunderhead Broadheads with Gold Tip LASER-2 arrows through my Exomax with the Fastflite string. I have been very pleased with the on game performance. My target grouping has been good. Does the use of a 150 grn. broadhead really improve grouping that much? Whats your opinion or experiance?

Thanks, Chris

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:37 am

The extra 50 gr. will take some recoil out of the equation and therefore make the bow a little easier to shoot. Thus the term, "more forgiving". Everything else being equal, then you should be able to get slightly better groups. It's not a cure all.

I find that my follow through and focus needs to be better when I'm shooting my faster arrows. There is a little more vibration during the shot on the faster set-ups. However, I like the speed when target practicing. It's just fun.

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:42 am

Another thing the extra forward weight will help with is wind, your groups will improve slightly when a slight wind is present.

Grizzly Adam · Post by **Grizzly Adam** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:16 am

Pydpiper wrote:Another thing the extra forward weight will help with is wind, your groups will improve slightly when a slight wind is present.

Good point, David!

Wind is an ever-present reality here in the Coastal Plain of NC. That's only one of the reasons I prefer heavy arrows, but it's an important one around here!

fuzzy · Post by **fuzzy** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:06 am

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:10 pm

bottom line is, you pick what bhead suits you best. You have to find the happy middle between weight, flight, and speed that you want

I like something in the middle, like a 400grain bolt(with head) which is a perfect combo of speed, weight, and flight out to 40 yards. You can go heavier but you loose some speed. However, the bow is a tad quieter, but again its like trying to muffle a shotgun. You can muffle all you want, but its still gonna be loud

Chris Dillard · Post by **Chris Dillard** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:10 pm

Hey guys I appreciate the imput. I think I am going to a 150 grainer this year. Maybe a heavy expandable, If there is such a thing.

Thanks, Chris

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:34 pm

Spitfire Magnums would be an option.

I can't think of others off the top of my head, but, I'm sure there are more.

Good luck!

Edit . . .

I thought the Spitfire Magnums were 150 gr . . .they are 170gr . .

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New Archery SpitFire Magnum 170 Grain Crossbow Broadhead, 3 Pk.

All-Steel construction, the new SpitFire Magnum is specially designed and built tough for today's faster, high-performance crossbows. Heavier weights give them better penetration.

.030" Thick.
1 1/2" Cutting Diameter.

michiganman · Post by **michiganman** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:53 pm

what inserts do you have,could you up the weight there and choose the head you like best.i did that with my easton bolts so i could shoot a 100 grain head and still have the weight.im at 455grains with the head.nice set up,and 1.5" mechanicle head.

peter p · Post by **peter p** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:29 pm

michiganman wrote:what inserts do you have,could you up the weight there and choose the head you like best.i did that with my easton bolts so i could shoot a 100 grain head and still have the weight.im at 455grains with the head.nice set up,and 1.5" mechanicle head.

That's right,
what front insert do you have in your arrows?
I believe excal made those 150 grain broad heads to go with their factory arrows with no brass insert so you would have more foc.

michiganman · Post by **michiganman** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:36 pm

your right,thats why i replaced the inserts ,and went to brass to shoot 100 grain heads and more front weight. i am happy shooting 302-304 fps with 455 grains ,with my 200lb exocet

i normally hunted with 385grain arrows at 255fps with my compound,so going to the xbow really puts out a power package

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:57 pm

do they make a 150 grain mechanical ? i can't say i have ever seen one

michiganman · Post by **michiganman** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:07 pm

the largest you would want to shoot in a crossbow from rocket is 125grains 2" stricknine head.gold tip makes a weighted screw in end that adds 25grains to your end.

Chris Dillard · Post by **Chris Dillard** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:33 am

I've been shooting the factory arrows, no brass inserts. I have thought about it though.

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