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So as some of you know, I decided to go with a fixed blade broadhead for my back up bow, "Mathews z7 70# 29" draw".

I was having so many problems trying to get slicktricks to fly straight.
So I was recommended to lower my draw weight, and I did.
Well my groups got amazing at 10-30 yards, BUT! my field point an broadheads are hitting 2 different areas... so I sighted my bow in for the slicktrick magnums 100 grain, but at the same time I just have this OCD feeling that something is still wrong, because for 1, I lowered my draw weight to around 63-65# and I'm normally a person to shoot 70#+.. 2, I hate the fact that my field points are not shooting where my slicktricks are, and 3rd, I've already spent $70.00+ on slicktricks an one of the packs, "grizztricks", have 2 shots on only one head, and I really don't feel like buying more broadheads just to waste money on.

So opinions would be helpful.
Thanks!
 
#9 ·
Some will argue but it is my opinion that fixed brodheads will hit higher because the blades help the arrow plane. Its like an extra set of wings. I dont tinker as much as i used to but i was fanatical about this stuff for years and that shit drove me nuts also so thats the only explanation i could reason with.
 
#10 ·
Most fixed blade broad heads will actually hit at 11 o'clock compared to field points. The broad head slightly lowers the spine of the shaft because of both drag, and changing true front of center due to the longer overall length.

just resight in for your broad heads during hunting season, and shoot spare heads , leave the field points for the rest of the practice year
 
#18 ·
I shoot 55lbs and have no problem killing deer or tuning broad heads. There are only two reasons why this is happening if you are shooting arrows that are properly spined for your bow.

1. Your bow is not tuned properly
2. Your form and/or anchor point are inconsistent.

Both of the above will be exaggerated when switching from shooting field points to broad heads. If you don't know how to tune your bow properly which most guys don't know including myself, take it to someone who does.
 
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I didn't notice you mentioned you are shooting a z7 but I would bet money on it that the cam needs to be adjusted. Take a look at the cam on the bottom of the bow. There is a small hole on that cam and the cable should split that and make 2-90 angles on the left and right side. That's one of the major drawbacks with a single cam bow, they become untuned very quickly. Once that is adjusted then you move on to your nocking point, rest, etc. otherwise your pissing in the wind. You should never have to adjust you sight to meet your broad-heads. It works but it is just masking the true problem.
 
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