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Started by DanielB89, September 17, 2013, 08:24:00 PM

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Charlie Lamb

Ron... I looked at the post and missed it twice. Duh!Thanks.
 
Put away the Muzzy's and get some Woodsmans.
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macbow

I agree on the Woodsmans. Have never had bad flight that I didn't cause.
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DanielB89

Well, i am using muzzy's and unfortunately i am out of "hunting funds" right now.(The tough life of a college student). So i will have to stick with what i have for now.
I started moving the nock down some and it did make a difference.  Is 1/2" normal?  It flies very good with the nock height around 1/2".  
I always shot my field tips right about 5/8" and they flew well..
It makes me wonder how good i could have been shooting all this time with the proper nock height..
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DanielB89

But i will check the classifieds and see if i can find some within my budget.  I have about $20 left that i alotted out for hunting accessories.  

Would you guys recommend a 2 blade or a 3 blade?
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"There is a way which seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death."  Proverbs 14:12

Looper

There are a lot of good, inexpensive broad heads out there. Zwickeys will probably be the most economical for you.

You didn't say if you are nocking above or below the arrow. I'd suggest, if you already aren't, using two nock sets, one below and one above the arrow. Leave a small (1/16") gap so that your arrow isn't pinched at full draw. Two nock sets will prevent your arrow from sliding on the string, which will screw with your tuning.

In regards to nock height, it needs to be what it needs to be. I usually start with the lower nock at 3/8" above parallel and adjust from there. Make sure you don't go too low, or you can get some screwy results. The shaft will bounce off the shelf and give you a false low reading.

gringol

1/2" is pretty normal.  Field points are far more forgiving.

Flying Dogg

As mentioned above, if the broadhead is not concentric(perfectly aligned) with the shaft the arrow will not fly well. I put my arrows horizontally on "V" blocks and roll the arrow with the point against a vertical surface. Any misalignment will be obvious by watching the point tip. If it is off, the tip will move in a small circle.

DanielB89

Thank you guys for all your responses and help!  I will do that when i get my string reserved.  A guy offered to build me a few new strings as part of a deal and he served them with the wrong sized serving so my nocks are pretty loose.  

Flying Dog, i will attempt to do this test, thanks.

So if i get the zwickies, would you recommend 2, 3 or 4 blade?  Is there one that is typically more forgiving than another?
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"There is a way which seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death."  Proverbs 14:12

WildmanSC

Are you shooting with split fingers?  Or 3 under?  That will have an impact, pardon the pun  :) , on where your nock point needs to be.

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Looper

QuoteOriginally posted by DanielB89:
Thank you guys for all your responses and help!  I will do that when i get my string reserved.  A guy offered to build me a few new strings as part of a deal and he served them with the wrong sized serving so my nocks are pretty loose.  

Flying Dog, i will attempt to do this test, thanks.

So if i get the zwickies, would you recommend 2, 3 or 4 blade?  Is there one that is typically more forgiving than another?
I'm only familiar with 2 and 4 blade Zwickeys, I don't think they make a 3-blade. At any rate, they are all good heads.  I've had great success with the Delta 4-blades.

DanielB89

i shoot split.  Well would you recommend the 2 blade or the 4 blades?  Does anyone have some 2 blade zwickies for sale?
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD. Jeremiah 17:7

"There is a way which seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death."  Proverbs 14:12

JamesKerr

Daniel if you want a few woodsmans to try out I have some of the glue on's that I would be happy to let you try and see if you liked them.
James Kerr

DanielB89

James, thank you for the offer.  Hopefully we can get together one day before the season starts.
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD. Jeremiah 17:7

"There is a way which seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death."  Proverbs 14:12

ARCHER2

Daniel,
I've got some 125 grain & some 145 grain Snuffers you are welcome to try. I'll probably run down to Monroe sometime this weekend. Let me know if you wanna try them and I'll get them to you.
Charlie
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DanielB89

Charlie,
Thank you for the offer. I am waiting on my zwickies still from a friend so if they don't turn up I will Message  you.
Tha m you for the offer.
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD. Jeremiah 17:7

"There is a way which seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death."  Proverbs 14:12

4 point

Not trying to be a smart guy but if you can't get the Muzzys to fly trying another broadhead isn't the cure. If your bow is tuned, you don't have any arrow contact on the shelf and your broadheads spin true it shouldn't make any difference what brand broadhead you shoot.

DanielB89

I guess I forgot to express that I found out the problem. The problem was my nocking point was about 1/8" too high but it wasn't significant enough that my irks points showed ANY signs of a bad nocking point. My field points shot great even out to 40 yards.
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD. Jeremiah 17:7

"There is a way which seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death."  Proverbs 14:12

ranger 3

If your nocks are that loose I would put on a double nocking point, sound like some or all of your arrows are slipping on the string.
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ranger 3

If your nocks are that loose I would put on a double nocking point, sound like some or all of your arrows are slipping on the string.
Black widow PLX 48@28
Black widow PSRX 48@28

DanielB89

Ranger, i will do that.  Thanks!
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD. Jeremiah 17:7

"There is a way which seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death."  Proverbs 14:12


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