Adding weight to broadhead

[MnFn]

Anybody ever add weight to a head such as a Grizzley, by using lead shot?  Just wondering how much weight could be added.  I know I could just buy heavier heads but would like to use what I have on hand as I am getting quite a collection of broadheads.

I suppose I could try woodie weights, but would like to keep the glued unions to just one- wood shaft to head.
Thanks, Gary

[PowDuck]

ArkyBob does just as you mentioned. Maybe he'll come on and let you know how much he's able to get added.

[ArkyBob]

I use woodie weights on wood arrows and have had no issues at all. If you are using aluminuns you can use glue in - glue on inserts that have a deep hollow area that can be filled with lead shot and epoxied in. I like to use lead shot slightly bigger than the insert and take a pair of pliers to mash it around to barely fit inside the insert. Then epoxy at the end to seal it up. I can usually get 40-50 grains added depending on the depth of the insert. You may be able to get some very small lead shot inside the broadhead itself but I think there will be minimal clearance to get much weight. Hope this helps.

BOB

[halfseminole]

I use lead sheet sometimes.  A little thicker than foil, got it on the big auction site.

[MnFn]

Ok, thanks.  I do have some woodie weights, I'll give that a shot.
Gary

[JimB]

It all depends on what type shafts you are shooting and if you are using broadhead adapters etc.I shoot carbons and often use 100 gr steel adapters and put lead in the adaptor's cavity.I try to avoid heat so I tamp the lead shot in with a punch.100 gr adaptors  vary and some hold more lead than others.After that,there is still a little room in the Grizzly's ferrule ahead of the adapter,for more lead.

Depending,I have gotten 28 grs of lead in a 100 gr adapter and another 23 grs ahead of the adapter.

You can gain a few more grs of weight by using tungsten putty instead of lead.I think the putty weighs maybe 10% more than lead.

If you are shooting wood,just decide how short a taper you can tolerate and experiment with one to see how much lead the broadhead ferrule will hold,ahead of the taper.

I've used woody weights on a few target arrows but don't like them on hunting arrows as it gives a second glue joint to have to deal with when aligning the tip.I just bite the bullet and buy the heavier broadheads that I need.

[Fletcher]

In my experience, I haven't been able to add much, maybe 20 grains max.  I like a long taper for alignment and the shot really messes with that.  I understand about the extra glue joint, but if you want 75+grains, the woody weights work very well and the fit is good, alignment easy.  Last option is to drill the shaft and insert a weight.  Drilling the hole requires a jig or guide of some sort and I find 2" about teh practical max.  I've used 1/8" lead wire with good results and it gets you 35 grains per inch.

[dnovo]

I have a jig to drill my wood shafts. I can add an easy 70 grns with an 1 3/4" piece of 16 penny galvanized casing nail. The galvanized nails are heavier than regular steel ones and readily available. I use them to get my Zwickey to 200 grns

[halfseminole]

[MnFn]

Thanks again
G

[Ray Lyon]

I've done it with a taking #4 shot and flattening with a hammer and then dropping into the ferrule. Let a drop of hot melt glue fall into the ferrule on top of the shot to hold it in place until you glue to the shaft. It's been a few year since I did this (probably 12 or more) and I think I was doing this with Zwickey Delta 2 blades and getting about 35-40 grains more. Now I've got an assortment of heads and different weights so I can just use the head that works for the arrow.

[MnFn]

Thanks.
Good to hear from you Ray.