Broadhead Flight: 3b's vs. 2b's

BCR1985 · October 07, 2016, 05:21:00 PM

Hi Gang!

I've shot 2 bladed single bevels with a lot of success, but noticed that on my compound 2b's tend to plane somewhat to quite a bit. This does not happen with a 3b g-5. I'm wondering if a 3b would reduce planing for my trad gear? I like my 2b's for the nostalgia and simplicity and of course penetration ability, but I'd think a woodsman could do the same and maybe reduce any tendency to veer the arrow off course. (In my mind i'm thinking a paper airplane because it has three blades too). Thoughts?

Pete McMiller · October 07, 2016, 05:24:00 PM

If your BHs are planing, your arrow is not tuned properly to your bow. Either 3B or 2B should shoot exactly the same as your field tips if your arrow is properly tuned to your bow.

Rob W. · October 07, 2016, 05:39:00 PM

X2 what Pete said.

October 07, 2016, 05:48:00 PM

X3 what Pete said! If you are properly tuned, you should be able to put just about and broadhead of the proper weight on the end of your arrow, and it should still fly true.

Bisch

mec lineman · October 07, 2016, 06:05:00 PM

I think sometimes if arrows are tuned and folks are having trouble,it's in the sight picture while executing the shot. For me large 2 blades distract me from focusing on my spot

katman · October 07, 2016, 06:07:00 PM

Agree with above and will add make sure they spin true.

Friend · October 07, 2016, 08:23:00 PM

Have observed no difference....

bucknut · October 07, 2016, 08:23:00 PM

I agree with the above. All my 2 blades and 3 blades impact and fly the same. I spin all mine on an arrow straightener and get them as true as possible. Lineman they screw me up too if I don't turn them so the blade is parallel with the shelf.

damascusdave · October 07, 2016, 08:30:00 PM

I shoot VPA two blades a lot...they fly like field points with a properly tuned arrow...so do their 3 blades

DDave

Michael Arnette · October 07, 2016, 09:27:00 PM

I think 2 blades are more forgiving

Mike Bolin · October 07, 2016, 10:08:00 PM

When I still shot wheel bows in the '80s, I had to tinker quite a bit to get the big Snuffers to fly, but once tuned they flew great. I find it easier to get good flight with my longbows and recurves with most any style head than I did with wheels. I bare shaft tune and once I have the bare shafts flying as well as I can, my broadheads have the same point of impact and flight characteristics as my field points. I have both single bevel Cutthroat 2 blades and VPA 3 blades mounted on my hunting shafts this year and there is no difference in flight between the two. Good luck!

CoachBGriff · October 16, 2016, 07:50:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Michael Arnette:
I think 2 blades are more forgiving

When I first started trad hunting, I was not a tuning expert, but I couldn't get any broadheads to fly cleaner than a 2 blade magnus stinger. I tried a 3-blade woodsman-style head that wasn't as clean.

I'm probably tuned better now, but I love the way my 2-bladed Grizzlies fly.

cacciatore · October 16, 2016, 08:28:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Pete McMiller:
If your BHs are planing, your arrow is not tuned properly to your bow. Either 3B or 2B should shoot exactly the same as your field tips if your arrow is properly tuned to your bow.

Exactly out To 70 yards

JamesKerr · October 16, 2016, 11:28:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Pete McMiller:
If your BHs are planing, your arrow is not tuned properly to your bow. Either 3B or 2B should shoot exactly the same as your field tips if your arrow is properly tuned to your bow.

Exactly right and if they are mounted straight.