Awhile back I had attended a whitetail hunting seminar hoping to get some inside information that might tip the odds in my favor when hunting whitetails. Most of the information presented that day was pretty good, but not earth shattering. However, I did learn a great deal about broadheads and I would like to share that information with you today. This article will explain the types of broadheads on the market and detail some of the points you may want to consider when purchasing your broadheads.
First off if you are looking for the blade that gives the most penetration, it is the 2 blade leading cutting edge. However you may want to note that the 2 blade will not give you the amount of tissue damage that a 3 or 4 blade broadhead will. This means that you will have to really fine tune your tracking skills because the blood trail will be much skimpier with the 2 blade. If you are not an experienced tracker, this could cause problems. The only real solution to this is to make sure you place your arrow exactly where you want to go.
Many hunters prefer the 3 or 4 blade styles on the market today. The 4 blade will give you maximum tissue damage. If you hit an animal with a 4 blade as opposed to a 2 blade, you will have two times the cutting surface. You have now created a pretty good blood trail.
Another important consideration is arrow flight. How accurate are you with your current broadhead design? In theory, a two blade should be the most accurate because it does not have as much surface area. A field point is a good example of a tip without much surface area. So a broadhead with less surface area should stabilize and shoot the best.
Accuracy is the most important thing in bowhunting. Some hunters want to put a big hole in an animal and go with the big diameter blades. The thing to remember here is that once your broadhead gets over 1 ½ inches in diameter, they do not plane very well because of the added resistance.
My final thoughts are that I believe that 99% of the broadheads on the market today will give you adequate penetration. To get accuracy, your broadheads need to be attached to the shaft with the blades in alignment with the centerline of the shaft. If your arrows are fishtailing, you are going to have problems. The problem may not be your broadhead, but the general set-up of your bow and/or the size of your arrows. Have your bow tuned by a professional and then "paper tune" your arrows.
The decision on what broadhead is best for you is not always an easy one. I hope this will give you a better understanding of some points to think about before your next purchase. Shoot what works the best for your set-up and not somebody else's.
Thanks for listening and I hope this article has benefited you.
Todd
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First off if you are looking for the blade that gives the most penetration, it is the 2 blade leading cutting edge. However you may want to note that the 2 blade will not give you the amount of tissue damage that a 3 or 4 blade broadhead will. This means that you will have to really fine tune your tracking skills because the blood trail will be much skimpier with the 2 blade. If you are not an experienced tracker, this could cause problems. The only real solution to this is to make sure you place your arrow exactly where you want to go.
Many hunters prefer the 3 or 4 blade styles on the market today. The 4 blade will give you maximum tissue damage. If you hit an animal with a 4 blade as opposed to a 2 blade, you will have two times the cutting surface. You have now created a pretty good blood trail.
Another important consideration is arrow flight. How accurate are you with your current broadhead design? In theory, a two blade should be the most accurate because it does not have as much surface area. A field point is a good example of a tip without much surface area. So a broadhead with less surface area should stabilize and shoot the best.
Accuracy is the most important thing in bowhunting. Some hunters want to put a big hole in an animal and go with the big diameter blades. The thing to remember here is that once your broadhead gets over 1 ½ inches in diameter, they do not plane very well because of the added resistance.
My final thoughts are that I believe that 99% of the broadheads on the market today will give you adequate penetration. To get accuracy, your broadheads need to be attached to the shaft with the blades in alignment with the centerline of the shaft. If your arrows are fishtailing, you are going to have problems. The problem may not be your broadhead, but the general set-up of your bow and/or the size of your arrows. Have your bow tuned by a professional and then "paper tune" your arrows.
The decision on what broadhead is best for you is not always an easy one. I hope this will give you a better understanding of some points to think about before your next purchase. Shoot what works the best for your set-up and not somebody else's.
Thanks for listening and I hope this article has benefited you.
Todd
For more whitetail deer hunting tips and information, please visit us at [http://www.deerhuntingmasters.com] Subscribe to our free newsletter and receive your free report "Top 10 Deer Hunting Mistakes"
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