broadhead to fit a 5/16 shaft

[shortstroke 91]

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

[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

[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.

[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 ...

[mcgroundstalker]

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

Thanks!

... mike ...

[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?

[mcgroundstalker]

Might be... Didn't I get 'em from you?  

[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

[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

[Fletcher]

Now that I remember it, MC, it was me.  Must be later that it seems.