Accurate fixed blade broadheads

[Trial153]

But point of impact difference can absolutely be engineered out, leaving only me and the dispersion of the broadheads to blame for group size/effective range.

However two different broad heads will have different group size post engineering as you put it. So when the op asked which broadheads are the most accurate, and guys come on here and say they all are all same is ignorant and disregards studies/ testing that show otherwise.

 

[fatlander]

However two different broad heads will have different group size post engineering as you put it. So when the op asked which broadheads are the most accurate, and guys come on here and say they all are all same is ignorant and disregards studies/ testing that show otherwise.

Big facts

The notion here that if a guy elects to shoot a mech is because he can’t tune a bow couldn’t be further from the truth.

I shoot much better than your average bear. I broadhead tune with fixed heads out to 80 yards, but I hunt with mechs.

All else equals, mechanicals are more accurate when you’re at your worst. In my experience (over 100 big game animals with a bow and arrow), you’re at your worst in hunting situations. You don’t lose animals because of broadhead selection, save water buffalo. You lose animals because you make bad shots. Mechanicals are more accurate, there’s no two way about that.


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[Jdeck09]

QAD and Ironwill

 

[Beendare]

However two different broad heads will have different group size post engineering as you put it. So when the op asked which broadheads are the most accurate, and guys come on here and say they all are all same is ignorant and disregards studies/ testing that show otherwise.

I am assuming you are referencing my comment of getting many to tune fine. I never said that all fixed heads "are all the same"

In fact, I said that the low profile heads do make it easier to tune- which is common sense.

I get that there is a lot of bias to whatever head design a guy shoots- insulting a guys BH choice is worse than insulting his wife. Grin

It's been my experience that many claim some of these fixed BH's won't tune....and it's only because THEY can't do it.

 

[5MilesBack]

I broadhead tune with fixed heads out to 80 yards, but I hunt with mechs.

I kind of do the same. When I tune to 60, they might be just a hair low at 80, but they're good left and right. But I have both fixed and mechanical in my quiver usually.

 

[Trial153]

I am assuming you are referencing my comment of getting many to tune fine. I never said that all fixed heads "are all the same"

In fact, I said that the low profile heads do make it easier to tune- which is common sense.

I get that there is a lot of bias to whatever head design a guy shoots- insulting a guys BH choice is worse than insulting his wife. Grin

It's been my experience that many claim some of these fixed BH's won't tune....and it's only because THEY can't do it.

You need to separate tuning from accuracy. They are not one in the same. In fact you're missing the point of the question entirely.
Place two different broad heads on the same arrow shot from the same bow with no human variables and you will get two difference group sizes a given distance. The heads themselves have different displacements due to their tolerances, and aerodynamic properties ie design.
In fact you can shoot two differently designed field points and they, at a distance will have a measurable difference in displacement, it may not be a lot but it will be different.

SO yes some broad heads are inherently more accurate that others. It has zero to do with tuning.

 

[RutandDie]

Wac’em 100 grain 3 blade.

 

[5MilesBack]

SO yes some broad heads are inherently more accurate that others. It has zero to do with tuning.

That's true. Even before tuning the same BH's can group very well together with themselves. But not necessarily with other BH's.

 

[KyleR1985]

If different broadheads have different point of impact, the bow isn’t tuned, you don’t have enough fletching, enough FOC, enough spine, or you’re out of tune.

Accuracy and precision are also two different things.

 

[dirtknap]

Just shoot a rage or Hyde. I switched from fixed heads 6 years ago. No tuning required. They kill and deflate big bulls with ease. Many more have dropped in sight with no tracking. Massive 2" cuts. Usually dont get a pass thru on bulls, but they die in sight. Why bother with all that tuning when its unnecessary with a rage trypan. Fixed heads limit your accuracy at range, with groups opening up at 50+ yards....no thanks. Theres better technology...and they come with expandable blades. Not ripping fixed head shooter's.

People also love tinkering, buying new bows and equipment....always sighting in, tuning, changing arrows etc. My bow is 12 years old. I can pick it up after 8 months of no shooting and hit the bullseye at 50. I shot underspined arrows for 6 years and killed a 6x6 bull every year on public. Bows havnt changed much since '14. Same IBO speeds. They maxed out years ago and people keep buying the same product, with different designs. It might be very slightly more balanced or something...either way im good. The real challenge of archery is getting proficient with traditional equipment. Recurve and longbow. Compounds aren't really archery with the letoff and sights. Instead of tuning your arrows and bow, you can wet a line, spend time with kiddos or focus on becoming a better shot.

 

[dirtknap]

Just shoot a rage or Hyde. I switched from fixed heads 6 years ago. No tuning required. They kill and deflate big bulls with ease. Many more have dropped in sight with no tracking. Massive 2" cuts. Usually dont get a pass thru on bulls, but they die in sight. Why bother with all that tuning when its unnecessary with a rage trypan. Fixed heads limit your accuracy at range, with groups opening up at 50+ yards....no thanks. Theres better technology...and they come with expandable blades. Not ripping fixed head shooter's.

People also love tinkering, buying new bows and equipment....always sighting in, tuning, changing arrows etc. My bow is 12 years old. I can pick it up after 8 months of no shooting and hit the bullseye at 50. I shot underspined arrows for 6 years and killed a 6x6 bull every year on public. Bows havnt changed much since '14. Same IBO speeds. They maxed out years ago and people keep buying the same product, with different designs. It might be very slightly more balanced or something...either way im good. The real challenge of archery is getting proficient with traditional equipment. Recurve and longbow. Compounds aren't really archery with the letoff and sights. Instead of tuning your arrows and bow, you can wet a line, spend time with kiddos or focus on becoming a better shot.

If youre worried about penetrating bone, my 570 gr arrow tipped with a rage trypan shot from my bow at 270 fps blew thru a bulls scapula at 94 yds....he only went about 50. Very impressive

 

[Wilderlife]

To be fair, blowing through the paddle part of a scapula and breaking other bones aren't really comparing apples with apples.