Dakota Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Now I know this may sound like a stupid question, but I'm not talking about target shooting. I'm talking about arrows you have taken game with. I know of people who do and people who don't. So far, I'm one of the people that do re-use arrows but was wondering what everyone's opinion is. While we're on the subject, do any of you re-use broadheads if there is no damage to them? Thanks! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yes to arrows, no to BH's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I resharpen them and spin test to make sure they are straight. Then they go right back in the quiver. No reason to throw away good equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yes on the arrow shafts Yes on the broadheads with the blades replaced and they spin test correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I look over the arrows close and if there doesn't appear to be any problems I will use them again. I always shoot them at the target a few times to be sure nothing is wrong and they fly straight. I never reuse broadheads, one shot with them and they get tossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I resharpen them and spin test to make sure they are straight. Then they go right back in the quiver. No reason to throw away good equipment. I'm with hutch. But...... Last year I took a doe the first week. The arrow caught her in the last rib and BH buried in the back of her neck, she dropped in the spot. I pull hard to get my arrow out after she had wallowed on it, finished her off quickly and called it a day. Arrow spun true, put on a new BH and went about my business..... Later that year I took another doe. From the time I touched my release, the arrow flew irradically. Strangest thing I ever saw. I heard the arrow snap, the doe took off. I'm sitting on my stand and can see half the arrow sticking straight up in the patch, level as can be. I would later retrieve the fletched half of the arrow inside the deer about 60 yards away. Only later did I realize that was the same arrow that had been used on the first doe b/c of the dust stains on the white blazer vane from when she rolled on it. Moral of the story to me: even though spin test may seem good, you can still have some significant stress left on an arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I resharpen them and spin test to make sure they are straight. Then they go right back in the quiver. No reason to throw away good equipment. Magnus baby!!!!!! Take advantage of that lifetime warranty!!!!:wine: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yes on the arrow shafts Yes on the broadheads with the blades replaced and they spin test correctly. Bingo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yes on the arrow shafts Yes on the broadheads with the blades replaced and they spin test correctly. Same here.. I will replace the blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Thanks all! Yeah, I'm planning on replacing the blades on the Muzzy I took my doe with but are Rage blades replaceable? As far as arrows go, I washed off the arrow I took my buck with and put it back in my quiver because I still had a tag to go but I still have the arrow I took my doe with and don't plan on washing it off. It's hanging, along with my first Robin Hood, in the rack of my 2006 Wyoming 6x6. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I used to retire an arrow and broadhead after killing an animal but now I reuse them. I replace the blades in the heads of course. The bear I just took was shot with an arrow that I ran through 2 previous deer. It looks like it will fly again for a 4th critter. I shoot Easton XX78 Super Slam 2317s, not carbons. I seldom wreck an arrow on deer unless it hits a rock in the ground after it passes through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 use both again but rarely find them after shootin deer at 7yrds they go through deer too fast and bein in swamp hard to find arrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoytHunter5293 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I resharpen them and spin test to make sure they are straight. Then they go right back in the quiver. No reason to throw away good equipment. this is what i do and if the blades are beyond resharpening i just use replacement blades.... at 39.99 a pack i cant afford to throw away my broadheads .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Nope once my arrows puts a buck down its all done and retired.. it served its purpose and now gets to go up on my wall of sucessful arrows, along with its broadhead too,, i usually pick out three to four arrows a year just for the purpose of taking an animal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 (edited) Yes to both provided there's no damage. I just clean them and check them for any damage, etc. If they are OK I re-sharpen my Montec and reload it in my quiver. Matter of fact it gets preferential use over the other arrows in my quiver since it scored. There's been several times I've killed 2 deer with the same arrow & broadhead during the same stretch of a hunting outing here on my home turf. BTW one friend of mine (now deceased) used to mark the date, time, and what he took with a killing arrow on the arrow. He put his killing arrows/broadheads away as part of his trophies. Edited September 24, 2009 by Rhino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I clean the arrow, replace the muzzy blade and load it back into the quiver for the next hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I'll re-use both arrows and BH's.I killed 3 deer with the same arrow and broadhead until it broke on the 3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewjr83 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 i'll reuse the arrow and broadhead, but i will test them before hand and they them become number 6 of the 6 arrows in the quiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yes to the arrows and Yes to the broadheads. The Montec G5's are one tough broad-head, and all they need is to be resharpened. I know from past experience that most other broad-heads don't hold up that well, once they've been put through a big game animal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobwhite Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yes I do with the arrows and bh no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Yes arrows and broadheads. Used the same broadhead for my deer and turkey last fall and spring. Buddy just shot a doe with a Rage on WI opener and used the same head on a doe last night. He went through one shoulder blade with it and out the other side on the latest one. Can't say he had a problem with re-using a rage 2 blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swohiodave Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I have used 1 arrow on three deer. I put new blades on the thunderhead each time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAarcher Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Yes to Arrows if they don't have any cracks in them. I also re-use broadheads just toss on a fresh set of blades or re-sharpen and then they are ready for round 2 or 3 or 4 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODH Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 if the arrow is ok and the bh is still sharp and ok and spin tests checks out ok, then why not give her another go lol:death: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewink Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Nope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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