Here is a video testing the Bullhead out after I got the blades flying like my field tip but there was only one catch. Does anyone think it may be my setup or should I just go with what I found out? Has anyone else noticed this about the heads? Check out my video and tell me what you think.[video=youtube_share;b1YIe3I-xKA]http://youtu.be/b1YIe3I-xKA[/video]
im not nearly as qualified to answer this as some on here, but my only thought for why they would be flying like that is the blades could definitely be acting as wings because they are so big, even if your bow is tuned well. I would imagine that having more dramatic offset to your fletching would definitely help make the shots more consistent due to the faster rotation, with that being said you seem to be dialed in pretty well when one blade is pointed up. I would keep things right where they are and just make sure the blade is up when you are in the field. Good luck to ya this spring!
thanks i'm going for what I know. I was just concerned and was wondering if anyone else has noticed this
I have sent well over 1000 Bullheads down range over the past few years. I've never had Bullheads fly differently due to blade orientation though. So why your blade orientation is messing you up, I'm not sure. You seem to be getting good flight with the blade up for sure, which is opposite of how a lot of guys run them. Most guys run them blade down just to be sure there are no clearance issues between the sight and the blade. The keys to Bullhead flight are arrow spine and a precisely tuned bow. The faster the arrow is flying the more critical spine and bow tuning become. You mentioned that you are using a Hunter XT, I assume Gold Tip. You didn't mention spine, but based on your draw length and poundage in your signature I would assume a 7595. That being said, I have gotten terrible results shooting Bullheads on Gold Tip XT 7595 arrows. I have a ton of those arrows and never got consistent flight arrow to arrow. I can tell you that the only arrow that I have ever gotten consistent flight out of with a Bullhead is the Victory V1 300 spine that Magnus sells. I'm not saying that your arrow is the problem, but I would try another Gold Tip or better yet the Bullhead arrow and see if you get the same results. Like I said, bow tuning is key. You seem knowledgeable about your equipment so I am sure you have a tuned bow. But you would be surprised how the smallest micro adjustment can make everything fall into place when tuning for Bullheads. The biggest thing that I see is that I would recommend that you back your draw weight down. Bullheads have proven to fly best in the 60# range. You don't need a ton of speed to kill a turkey with a Bullhead. I'd back your 70# bow down 8 to 10 pounds for turkey season. What you will see is that arrow spine issues will smooth out and the slightly slower speed will reduce any steering effect the broadhead is having on the arrow. Here are a couple videos that I did back in 2010. If you have any questions please ask. I have hunted with nothing but Bullheads since 2009 and am good friends with the owner of Magnus, Mike Sohm.
Man thanks a lot for this excellent info I will try the victory arrow and see what results I get. I bought the xt hunters from the pro shop which they recommended but they didn't have the bullhead arrow combo so they got me going. I will order me some tonight and when I figure things out I will post another review that way you know whats going on with me. Again I appreciate the help it is much needed in this world of hunting. Good luck Turkey Hunting this year
