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broadhead to fit a 5/16 shaft

Started by shortstroke 91, May 31, 2009, 08:19:00 PM

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shortstroke 91

Who makes a good broadhead that will fit well on a 5/16 wood shaft? No less than 125 grains.
shortstroke 91
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Focusource

Howard Hill 2-blades are 145 grains.
The Zwickey Black Diamond broadheads are 115 grains, a little less in weight than you want though.

Jeff
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Fletcher

Actually,SS, you can use any broadhead you want.  Having it be a little oversize only makes it a stronger junction.  I have used a lot of 5/16 woods over the years and have NEVER had an issue with using regular 11/32 heads.  They will mount and function just fine.  I don't even have problems pulling them from targets.
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mcgroundstalker

That's a good question Brandon. I've got hold of a dozen 5/16 compressed ramin shafts and am lookin' for "the right broadhead" also.

... mike ...
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mcgroundstalker

But after reading fletchers post... All Is Well!

Thanks!

... mike ...
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Orion

Yep.  Fletcher is right.  Been doing that for years with some Sweetland forgewoods.  Ashby's research shows that a shaft diameter smaller than the broadhead ferrule is one factor that increases penetration in critters.

Fletcher

MC, I think you're gonna like those squished ramins.  Are they from Kerry Gesink?
Good judgement comes from experience.  Experience comes from bad judgement.

"The next best thing to playing and winning is playing and losing."

"An archer doesn't have to be a bowhunter, but a bowhunter should be an archer."

mcgroundstalker

Might be... Didn't I get 'em from you?  ;)
"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies"

joe skipp

My barrel tapered ash were 5/16 on the point end and I used both 125 gr Zwickeys and 160 gr Snuffers. I liked the fact they slid up higher on the shaft and the fit was tight. You can get Zwickeys in 5/16 but not in 125 grains
"Neal...is this heaven?" "No Piute but we are dam close". Top of the Mtn in Medicine Bow Nat Forest.

joe skipp

My barrel tapered ash were 5/16 on the point end and I used both 125 gr Zwickeys and 160 gr Snuffers. I liked the fact they slid up higher on the shaft and the fit was tight. You can get Zwickeys in 5/16 but not in 125 grains
"Neal...is this heaven?" "No Piute but we are dam close". Top of the Mtn in Medicine Bow Nat Forest.

Fletcher

Now that I remember it, MC, it was me.  Must be later that it seems.
Good judgement comes from experience.  Experience comes from bad judgement.

"The next best thing to playing and winning is playing and losing."

"An archer doesn't have to be a bowhunter, but a bowhunter should be an archer."


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