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Title: Help Identifying Broadhead
Post by: Seminole Wind on October 02, 2007, 12:23:00 PM

When I was about five I came across some broadheads my Dad kept in an old watch box. I've been trying for a few years to figure out what kind they were so I can attempt to obtain one somewhere.

The closest thing I've seen to them are the Woodsmans. I don't remember my dad's broadheads having any vents though. I could be wrong, it's been 40+ years. I do remember they were three-blade, black and reasonably narrow/sleek looking glue ons. this would have been back in the mid '60s.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Help Identifying Broadhead
Post by: raghorn on October 02, 2007, 03:14:00 PM

Could have been Early (1946) Bodkins, Bigras Missile, High Precision.

Title: Re: Help Identifying Broadhead
Post by: Seminole Wind on October 02, 2007, 04:04:00 PM

Thank you Ron. I'll try to find some photos of those you've referenced.

Title: Re: Help Identifying Broadhead
Post by: PAPALAPIN on October 02, 2007, 05:07:00 PM

SIMINOLE WIND

I will defer to Mr. Brunges on his knowledge of old broadheads, but what I think you are referring to are Bodkin Broadheads.  They were about the most popular three blade, or at least the most common in their time.  As I remember the main problem with them was wind planing.  If you did not put a lot of spin on your shaft, the arrow would porpose going down range.  Actually float up and down on the air.  

If I am wrong, Ron will correct me.

Title: Re: Help Identifying Broadhead
Post by: wadde on October 07, 2007, 07:57:00 AM

Arrowmate had a black 3 blade glue on head that was sleek as well.