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My question would be vented or solid? 2,3,4 blade? stainless? price range? The only difference either way that I have seen is the long brass in the shaft seems to help with hard impacts. I would rather pick my broadhead and tune arrow to it.
-------------------- I'm just a guy on a buffalo. Posts: 1843 | From: S. Indiana | Registered: Jan 2011
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Don't forget an aluminum collar. It really makes a tough arrow. Let your broadhead decide the other choices.
-------------------- Clay Walker Skill is not born into anyone. It is earned thru hard work and perseverance. Posts: 3246 | From: Vancouver, WA. | Registered: May 2009
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I have tried the brass inserts, and while they do strengthen the arrow to a degree, I find I get better arrow flight and improved FOC by using steel adapters to get the broadhead to my desired weight. Moving the weight forward and inch or so seems to make quite a difference, at least in my experience.
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A brass insert is much tougher than the aluminum provided with most arrows. I've been using them for quite a few years and they are about indestructible.
Posts: 747 | From: Wasilla, Alaska | Registered: Jan 2008
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I would go with the 100 gr brass and 125 points, simply because you will have a wider selection of broadheads and field points to choose from and Walmart would have target points if need be. With your lower poundage I also like the ability to use a smaller diameter broadhead for better penetration.
-------------------- "Dog on Point" or "Deer on Ground?" Posts: 6453 | From: Kentucky | Registered: Jun 2007
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Yes you can get a wider selection of 125 grn. heads......BUT you can get BIGGER 200 grn. heads with a wider cut. Find the broadhead you like the best, that flies the best. You've gotta large range to pick from.
Posts: 2126 | From: Dittmer, Mo. | Registered: Dec 2005
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I personally like to go with heavier brass inserts (mine are 75 and 100 -- different arrows). Just realize the insert, if very long as most heavy ones are, adds a "footing affect to the arrow and this stiffens the spine. You sort of have to plan that in the beginning. IF you are getting good arrow flight without long inserts I'd work up the broadhead weight.
I don't like broadheads that are overly wide (more than 1.25". If the dimensions of the broadhead change based upon the weight (assuming same brand head) I like the heavier head to get thicker gauge steel in it.
I use 125 Grain helix with 100 grain brass insert. Last year used 100 grain and 75 grain insert. I also switched to 500 spine from 600 spine.
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Member of various archery organizations. Posts: 3854 | From: Kentucky | Registered: Jan 2004
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