I sighted my bow with 100grn. field tips and when I shoot my broadheads which are 100grns also they are 6-8 inches low on the target, whats the deal, please help
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Im really not sure what does this but two years back I had the same exact problem. I found out the field tips were my problem, I switched to 100 grain Slik Tip Points and they shoot exactly like my 100 grain broadheads. Good Luck!
as buck hunter said if your getting groups with them re sight your bow . just because the points are the same weight dont mean they are going to fly exactly the same as a field point .
when i first started the muzzys i used did that to me and tried the wasp bullets and they shoot exactly like a field tip. i really dont understand why they do that!
I had this exact thing with 100 gr. Muzzys too. I found the grouping OK, just 8-10" low at each of my yardage points. So I just lowered my entire site apparatice to compensate. That way, all my pins stayed fixed, but my shots all came up at each distance. Of course, I marked the site so I can readily go from field point to broadhead as the situation requires. I still can't get the consistency with the Muzzys I can with FPs...but it gets me in the ring!
This is very normal. The only broadhead out of many that has shot to the same point as field points for me has been the Rage 2 blade. The Rage is usually within 2 inches of the same spot out to 25 yads for me. Lots of guys write that your isn't properly tuned. Well my mathews shoots perfect holes thru paper but Rage is the only broadhead that really shoots like a field point.
I have had different broadheads shoot both high and low of fieldtips. The NAP nitron's i use shoot the most like my field tips. If i remember correctly the muzzys were similarly low like yours, which is why i switched. Clay, that a fast hunting bow.
I just want to say thanks to all you folks, I have with your advise just ended up sighting my bow in with the broadheads and now it's just fine, thanks again....
as buck hunter said if your getting groups with them re sight your bow . just because the points are the same weight dont mean they are going to fly exactly the same as a field point .
Im really not sure what does this but two years back I had the same exact problem. I found out the field tips were my problem, I switched to 100 grain Slik Tip Points and they shoot exactly like my 100 grain broadheads. Good Luck!
when i first started the muzzys i used did that to me and tried the wasp bullets and they shoot exactly like a field tip. i really dont understand why they do that!
I had this exact thing with 100 gr. Muzzys too. I found the grouping OK, just 8-10" low at each of my yardage points. So I just lowered my entire site apparatice to compensate. That way, all my pins stayed fixed, but my shots all came up at each distance. Of course, I marked the site so I can readily go from field point to broadhead as the situation requires. I still can't get the consistency with the Muzzys I can with FPs...but it gets me in the ring!
This is very normal. The only broadhead out of many that has shot to the same point as field points for me has been the Rage 2 blade. The Rage is usually within 2 inches of the same spot out to 25 yads for me. Lots of guys write that your isn't properly tuned. Well my mathews shoots perfect holes thru paper but Rage is the only broadhead that really shoots like a field point.
I have had different broadheads shoot both high and low of fieldtips. The NAP nitron's i use shoot the most like my field tips. If i remember correctly the muzzys were similarly low like yours, which is why i switched. Clay, that a fast hunting bow.
I just want to say thanks to all you folks, I have with your advise just ended up sighting my bow in with the broadheads and now it's just fine, thanks again....
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Im really not sure what does this but two years back I had the same exact problem. I found out the field tips were my problem, I switched to 100 grain Slik Tip Points and they shoot exactly like my 100 grain broadheads. Good Luck!
The important question is "are you getting tight groups with broadheads?" If so I'd adjust your sight pins and leave it alone.
as buck hunter said if your getting groups with them re sight your bow . just because the points are the same weight dont mean they are going to fly exactly the same as a field point .
when i first started the muzzys i used did that to me and tried the wasp bullets and they shoot exactly like a field tip. i really dont understand why they do that!
I had this exact thing with 100 gr. Muzzys too. I found the grouping OK, just 8-10" low at each of my yardage points. So I just lowered my entire site apparatice to compensate. That way, all my pins stayed fixed, but my shots all came up at each distance. Of course, I marked the site so I can readily go from field point to broadhead as the situation requires. I still can't get the consistency with the Muzzys I can with FPs...but it gets me in the ring!
This is very normal. The only broadhead out of many that has shot to the same point as field points for me has been the Rage 2 blade. The Rage is usually within 2 inches of the same spot out to 25 yads for me. Lots of guys write that your isn't properly tuned. Well my mathews shoots perfect holes thru paper but Rage is the only broadhead that really shoots like a field point.
I have had different broadheads shoot both high and low of fieldtips. The NAP nitron's i use shoot the most like my field tips. If i remember correctly the muzzys were similarly low like yours, which is why i switched. Clay, that a fast hunting bow.
Broadheads seldom shoot to the same point of impact as field points, probably because of the blades.
Goes to show the importance of not only practicing with field points, but also with your broadheads.
I just want to say thanks to all you folks, I have with your advise just ended up sighting my bow in with the broadheads and now it's just fine, thanks again....
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The important question is "are you getting tight groups with broadheads?" If so I'd adjust your sight pins and leave it alone.
as buck hunter said if your getting groups with them re sight your bow . just because the points are the same weight dont mean they are going to fly exactly the same as a field point .
Is your bow tuned?
What arrow you shooting?
Could be the broadheads?
I shoot 100 grain three blad Muzzy's on a 28" Gold Tip at 310 fps and shoots same point at 60 yards
Broadheads seldom shoot to the same point of impact as field points, probably because of the blades.
Im really not sure what does this but two years back I had the same exact problem. I found out the field tips were my problem, I switched to 100 grain Slik Tip Points and they shoot exactly like my 100 grain broadheads. Good Luck!
when i first started the muzzys i used did that to me and tried the wasp bullets and they shoot exactly like a field tip. i really dont understand why they do that!
I had this exact thing with 100 gr. Muzzys too. I found the grouping OK, just 8-10" low at each of my yardage points. So I just lowered my entire site apparatice to compensate. That way, all my pins stayed fixed, but my shots all came up at each distance. Of course, I marked the site so I can readily go from field point to broadhead as the situation requires. I still can't get the consistency with the Muzzys I can with FPs...but it gets me in the ring!
This is very normal. The only broadhead out of many that has shot to the same point as field points for me has been the Rage 2 blade. The Rage is usually within 2 inches of the same spot out to 25 yads for me. Lots of guys write that your isn't properly tuned. Well my mathews shoots perfect holes thru paper but Rage is the only broadhead that really shoots like a field point.
I have had different broadheads shoot both high and low of fieldtips. The NAP nitron's i use shoot the most like my field tips. If i remember correctly the muzzys were similarly low like yours, which is why i switched. Clay, that a fast hunting bow.
Goes to show the importance of not only practicing with field points, but also with your broadheads.
I just want to say thanks to all you folks, I have with your advise just ended up sighting my bow in with the broadheads and now it's just fine, thanks again....
Post an Answer