I know Zwicky make the 110 grain glue on Brodhead for 5/16 shafts. I was wondering if any other companies made a glue on BH to fit smaller shafts. I have some swaged 1820 aluminums that I want to make into hunting arrows. They are like a 9/32 shaft.
Any ideas would be appreciated. All my broadheads are 11/32 and they are way too big.
Chad
Magnus Is or is the IIs are 5/16 inch, regardless, it's the smaller Magnus two blade. Howard Hill makes a 145 grain 5/16 head. There are others.
Magnus and Del Ma.
Try some Bear Razorheads.
Chad, I think Ace makes a 5/16, thought Terry had some on the Knocking Point trailer. Not 100% pos though.
Cory
I think Tusker makes a 5/16, and I'm pretty sure the Bear Razorheads are smaller to.
Not sure now but Ribtek used to make them. Inexpensive and pretty solid 2-blade head.
Howard hill heads come in 5/16.
I have a bunch of the Zwickey Eskilites. Send me an email if interested.
There are a few 5/16 dia broadheads made, but the selection is slim and they are usually kinda light. I know it looks a little different, but you can mount 11/32 heads on smaller shafts just fine. The taper is the same. I've done it with 5/16 shafts for years without any negative issues whatsoever. You can also grind some off the back of the ferrule until you get the diameter you want. I did that for a while until I realized it just wasn't necessary. Having the shaft fit all the way inside the ferrule actually makes for a stronger installation as there is no sharp stress riser where the ferrule meets the shaft.
I have a bunch of the old aluminum head shrinkers.
Thanks guys, I'm looking into some different options. What I have is a ton of these shafts (1820, 9/32 diameter) and I'm trying to make them work for both my son and I for hunting and target. They are a nice, tough shaft with good weight. They spine about 50# so they are a little weak for my 200 grain screw in points that I usually use. I'm looking to get 110-140 grains up front and trying to figure out ways to do it and still have a tough broadhead set up. With 125 gr up front I get a 530 grain arrow which will work.
I added a 30 grain shrink tube under the feathers to stiffen the arrow a little and add weight and I'm happy with how that is working out. Now I just have to figure out the business end of the arrow. By swaging the point end, I'm able to use a beefier, stronger broadhead. I'd just like to find a good strong 5/16 broadhead as it looks better on the small shaft then the 11/32 heads. So far I'm leaning toward the Zwickey eskilite but I can't get used to the idea of having that light of a broadhead. It seems kinda wimpy, although I can get it in 2 or 4 blade, which is a plus. I also like the fact that they have a triple laminated tip, are readily available, and made in MN.
Thanks for listening to my ramblings. It's kinda fun to play with something new, I guess. Chad
We currently have the Tusker Spirit, 5/16" and .035 at 100 grains. But we have some exciting news on this exact topic, we will soon have some "Super Spirit" Tuskers, 120 grains, a full .050 thick and SINGLE bevel right or left.
Been testing the Super Spirits for a few months now, I like 'em. One of my buddies who has also been field testing them for me shot a buck and a groundhog with them too, he has had good results also.
They fly like little lasers!
Tim
Chad I might still have a few test heads laying around if you want to try one let me know.
Tim
Yes please.
PM sent Chad.......
Let us know when these are available. I'd like to give them a try.
What Fletcher said x2. Works great for me.