Most all I shoot are small and big game hunting heads. I rarely shoot field points and only if required by rule. I'll shoot arrows hundreds of times prior to loosing them on game. They will be fully vetted prior to going into my hunting quiver.
There is absolutely no need to use epoxy on POC as hot melt of fer-l-tite will hold perfectly fine with a correct taper and proper prep. I've shot such heads into logs where they needed to be chiseled out, and the glue joint held up. Once properly mounted, make sure you reglue the joint on an anual bases as part of maintenance, as the glue can go soft, and you will be squared away.
I keep a battery of old style dense foam 3d targets which I use to shoot broadheads. When I've shot through, I use the technique of making a burlap skin patch and fill the void with Great Stuff. I shoot year round and have several old Mckenzie targets that have been running for years using this method. The absolute worst target to use is one with layered cores. I purchased several of the Glen Dale full ruts which set me back a bunch of money and they proved worthless for extended broadhead use. Maybe for someone who shoots target arrows, but I'll never touch one of those layered targets again.
As noted above, other options are sand, mulch, and dirt piles. There is no reason not to be practicing with the arrows you will use while hunting.
Topic: Shooting broadheads? (Read 429 times)
