Cockfeathers and broadheads

[The Vanilla Gorilla]

...Are they supposed to line up or does it really even matter?  I heard some guys going back and forth on this a few days ago.

 Most the fellas said that the broadhead MUST be in line with the cockfeather...or else true devastion will occur. (premature baldness, dogs and cats living in harmony...) Truth is, these guys honestly didn't know WHY they had to be aligned.

I shoot 2 blade broadheads (magnus and ribteks)..but what if I were to switch to a 3 blade head? Would it matter or make a diffrence?

And finally, what effect does this have if I shoot cockfeather up, or cockfeather out?

I've heard that some reasoning for this has something to do with your sightpicture when you are drawing back on your target. Personally, I don't even see (Or should I say Notice) my broadhead when I am shooting. My concentration is on "That Spot".

Personally, I stick a broadhead on a shaft and go hunting. Dont seem to affect my shooting as far as I can see, unless there's an effect that I'm not seeing.

Whats yalls opinion on this?

Thanks!
Cam

[OzarkRamblr]

If I actually think about it when I'm putting broadheads on my arrows, I'll align them vertically. More frequently though, I'm worrying about whether they're going to spin true or not, and how they are oriented on the shaft goes right out the window.

I shoot Grizzly & old Bear Razorheads & the occasional 3 blade Snuffer & I've never noticed how they're oriented on the shaft making any difference. I think mostly it's a personal thing.

[NorthShoreLB]

               

[Jon Stewart]

Try putting your 2 blade broadhead on straight up and down and then turn it 1/4 turn to the right. This is when shooting with the cock feather out and away from the bow shelf.  My arrows fly great that way and I can see when I aim as the blade is not in the way.

Jon Stewart
Semper Fi

[**DONOTDELETE**]

I'm with Jon. Don't like looking at a broadhead when trying to concentrate on the target. Good arrow flight too.

[Vig]

Once upon a time a master bowyer and champion archer (my dad) once told me to line my 2 blade heads up flat, perpindicular to the string.  Here's why:  He and I both build our arrows the same way- when gluing the nock on we put the grain flat, i.e. perpindicular to the string.  This is to help line the arrow's grain in the strongest direction for combating archer's paradox (the bending of the arrow around the shelf of a non-center cut bow).  When gluing on a broadhead, you want the added weight (and force during a shot) of the blades of a 2-blade head lined up in that same direction-- flat, with the strongest direction of the grain.  This will keep the arrow flexing as little as possible during the shot, which will aid in accuracy or consistency.  

Now, that being said- if you shoot 3 blade heads, carbons, or aluminum arrows then it really makes no difference as long as your broadheads are all lined up the same to remain consistent.

Hope I confused you less,

-Vig

[John3]

If this does matter at all I've never been able to tell... I usually line up my 2 blade heads vertically with my "12 O'clock" fletch. Only reason behind this is so everything lines up for my eyes.

JDS III

[mjlaychur]

the arrows spin as they leave the bow and in flight I don't think it matters. mike

[Kingstaken]

I shoot two blade and found it doesn't matter. Some have said they like the head perpendicular to give more clearance to their bow hand at full draw. I told them their arrows are probably too short.
For setting into bow quiver I have the heads parallel to the string.

[Steve P]

I prefered mine(2 blade) horizontal. Just the way I've always done it. Mounted true is a must. I've believe Adcock says it is prefered for better arrow flight. Can't argue as I've not tried  vertical. I will be trying a 3 blade and will align with fletch first, check flight and go from there.

Steve

[Deadsmple]

I don't think that the orientation of the broadhead in relation to the feathers makes any difference, atleast I have not noticed any diference. I shoot 2blades and three blades with four fletch and never had any problems.  IMO what matters is that the arrow spins true. Once I have achievd that I do adjust my nock so that the broadhead does not interfere with my sight picture.

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

I used to shoot mine horizontally. Now I shoot them vertically. If I'm tuned properly and the heads are mounted straight, I haven't noticed a lick of difference in how they fly.

[JC]

Originally posted by Jason R. Wesbrock:
I used to shoot mine horizontally. Now I shoot them vertically. If I'm tuned properly and the heads are mounted straight, I haven't noticed a lick of difference in how they fly.

I agree with Jason...haven't noticed any difference at all in how they fly. However, I do like my two blades vertical when I can to minimize how much it's in my sight picture, which effects how well I  shoot.

[SpikeMaster]

Ditto with what JC said.

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

Originally posted by JC:
 

Originally posted by Jason R. Wesbrock:
I used to shoot mine horizontally. Now I shoot them vertically. If I'm tuned properly and the heads are mounted straight, I haven't noticed a lick of difference in how they fly.

I agree with Jason...haven't noticed any difference at all in how they fly. However, I do like my two blades vertical when I can to minimize how much it's in my sight picture, which effects how well I  shoot. [/b]

Yep. I definately have to agree with that. I align all my broadheads the same so I have a consistent sight picture. If I had them all over the place, I'm sure it'd mess with my shooting.

[Mike Bolin]

Hi Cam! I shoot two blades horizontal and my Snuffers and Woodsmens "V" up. Don't think it matters really, that's just way I've always done it and it seems to work out! I suggest you set them whatever way keeps the blade(s) out of your sight picture, but the main thing is that they spin true. Good Luck! Tell the fellars at the range "howdy" for me! Mike

[Danny Rowan]

I mount my two blade heads so that they are vertical,ie parallel to the string. When the back of the head just touches my finger on my bow hand I know I am at full draw and anchored. Just the way I do it and is part of my shot sequence. If the broadhead don't touch my finger I ain't at full draw.

Danny

[John Nail]

what JC said