BearClaw Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 I've been practicing about once a week from my tree stand out behind my house and with field points at 20 yards, it's been dead on, I thought I'd try some practice broadheads (Muzzy) and one real broadhead and I'm shooting around 2 inches low and maybe off to the left a little. I've shot enough rounds to show consistency so is this normal? Come close to the season I'll have to make the final adjustments to shoot with the real deal broadheads? Or what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 I had the same problem with Muzzy heads as well. They shot low and left compared to my field tips. I just adjusted my sights before season and used them, becuase they are good broadheads. It is not uncommon for fixed blade heads to shoot a little different from your field tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Same here, switched to another brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Or what do you think? I'll tell you what I think. Switch to Slick Tricks. They will fly just like your field tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 It's not uncommon for fixed blade broadheads and field tips not to hit the same place, but some bow will drive tacks with both of them. I've shot Muzzy's for 16 years now and most of those years were with the 100 grain 3-blade and had the same problem you are having. I just set my hunting bows up with broadheads and left it at that. I switched to the 5 grain heads 4 years ago and man do those things shoots circle around the 100's. I can hit the same spot with the broadhead and field tip out to 50 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Take your arrows to a pro shop that has a G-5 ASD and have them square the inserts. You will see an immediate improvement and much more consistency from arrow to arrow with broadhead flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12-point Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 slicktricks is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry hunter Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Had that problem once! My bow is set up with Muzzy 100 gr. Some of my buddies went to Rage and gave me all their Muzzys so I shoot all the time with dull Muzzys and dial the bow in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I had the same problem with Muzzy heads as well. They shot low and left compared to my field tips. I just adjusted my sights before season and used them, becuase they are good broadheads. It is not uncommon for fixed blade heads to shoot a little different from your field tips. Same here. The arrows with broadheads were flying true so I just adjusted my sights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 2 things can cause that.........Either the broadhead isn't perfectly straight on the shaft which creates a slight wobble or inconsistancy.............Or #2 the centershot/nock point is off on your bow which is more than likely the problem. I always broadhead tune my bows and never have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Low and left is a common problem with Muzzy's. I too had the same problem with mine. I just re-adjust my sight each year. Of couse I have never hunted with a tuned bow before until this year, so that may change things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 2 things can cause that.........Either the broadhead isn't perfectly straight on the shaft which creates a slight wobble or inconsistancy.............Or #2 the centershot/nock point is off on your bow which is more than likely the problem. I always broadhead tune my bows and never have a problem. Is paper tuning and broadhead tuning the same thing? I paper tuned my bow last year and it seemed to help with my broadhead flight. I followed the instructions in the manual that came with my bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews4life Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 had the same problem w/ my muzzy's every yr....one word will solve your problem. RAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterLuke Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 They make practice blades for the muzzy's, go pick up a pack for a few bucks and practice with them so you know where you'll be hittin' come season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Is paper tuning and broadhead tuning the same thing? I paper tuned my bow last year and it seemed to help with my broadhead flight. I followed the instructions in the manual that came with my bow. Nope. Do a search for broadhead tuning on here. I know I've post some about it before as have others. If you can't find it pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I have consistency with rocky mountain gators. Never needed to adjust my sights from field tip to broadhead. When I used muzzy's years ago I used the 100 grain 3 blade and they flew pretty close to my field tips. I wasn't happy with penetration which is why I switched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearClaw Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I shoot 50# with my Jennings Trophymaster. I had heard that you need to shoot higher poundage for some of the mechanicals. Is that true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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