The Point: A tough blunt head accompanied by grabbing wires makes the judo perfect for stump shooting and small-game hunting.
Pros: It grabs vegetation, making it tough to lose arrows.
Cons: Arrow flight isn't great on longer shots from fast bows.
Tip: Keep a judo-tipped arrow in your quiver for practice on stand.
BIRD POINT
The Point: Looped wires protrude from around a blunt head to grab moving bird parts.
Pros: Wire loops can turn an almost-miss into a winner.
Cons: Flight is lousy on long shots (not that you'd want to take any).
Tip: Use flu-flu fletching (large feathers) to slow flight after 30 yards.
FIXED-BLADE BROADHEAD
The Point: The simplest and most rugged design.
Pros: They cut on impact for better penetration.
Cons: They require sharpening, and some models don't fly well.
Tip: Shoot 5-inch fletching for the truest flight, and buy a quality mini-hone to touch them up.
REPLACEABLE-BLADE BROADHEAD
The Point: Insert two to four blades in a ferrule and shoot razor-sharp heads without the hassle of whetstones and files.
Pros: Surgical-sharp blades cut well.
Cons: The tip must punch deep into the hide before the blades cut.
Tip: Remove the blades and practice with the head before the hunt.
MECHANICAL BROADHEAD
The Point: Blades lie along the ferrule in flight, then activate when the tip connects with a solid object.
Pros: They shoot the same as the field points you use for practice.
Cons: Blades can malfunction on tough shots.
Tip: Shoot only at animals standing perfectly broadside.
[BOX]
THE INGENIOUS OUTDOORSMAN
Whether you're busting through a bird cover or slipping through the deer woods, a loose lace can be big trouble. This trick keeps lace loops snug.
[1] Crisscross-lace your hunting boots to your normal height, snugging as you go.
[2] When you crisscross on the last eyelet, leave the top loop loose.
[3] Run the shoelace back through that loop.
[4] Snug down firmly and repeat on the other side.
[5] Tighten and finish tying with the traditional overhand knot and bow.
[6] Add a double overhand knot for extra security.
--TOM KEER
CAPTION(S):
JUDO, BIRD, REPLACEABLE-BLADE BROADHEADS: CLIFF GARDINER & JOHN KELLER
DAN MARSIGLIO
Source Citation
Bestul, Scott. "Get Your Head Right." Field & Stream [West ed.] Nov. 2006: 53. General OneFile. Web. 6 Aug. 2010.
Document URL
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