Most bowhunters do not need to be told to practice shooting their broadheads at the range. Not only is it ethical, firing arrows at the range can be fun, too. A lot more fun than missing a shot on the buck you have been bird dogging all season.
When you are shooting darts with your field points, it is always a good idea to throw some broadheads on your arrows and let them fly. Out of a properly tuned bow, the heads should have the same point-of-impact as your field tips, but broadheads have a way of magnifying tuning issues and it is best to find out at the range and not in the field. Wasp designs all their broadheads to fly true, and the mechanical broadheads, such as the Wasp Z-Force and Jak-Hammer, are especially designed to keep hitting the target after you switch from field tips to broadheads. Like Justin Martin said:
“The Z-Force really shines with a bow that is not tuned perfectly.” Martin said. “Let’s face it, most hunters are not professional archers or spend as much time tuning their bows as they should. Fixed-blades can really mess with their accuracy, but from all my tests, the Z-Force hits identical to my field points. I do recommend taking advantage of the blade retaining system and extra blades provided that allow you to practice with the heads you will be hunting with – even if it is just for the mental aspect of the shot.”
And bowhunting is certainly a mental game. The draw, aim, fire, repeat exercise allows you to not only see your tuning level, but it also ingrains a consistent form in your memory and strengthens the muscles used. Once you have the confidence you can hit any mark with a field point, it is important to grow that confidence with your broadheads. After all, a Wasp Broadhead will be in your quiver for the shot that counts.
Wasp makes it easy to practice with your broadheads. Most fixed-blade models come with replacement blades, so you can designate one for practice, and use the other set for the real thing. There are also replacement blades available in our online store if you need more.
It is just as easy with the Wasp mechanical broadheads. The Z-force comes with extra blades and more can be ordered online, if needed. The Jak-Hammer is unique because the front-deploying blades can be kept from opening when shooting at targets. All you need to do is remove the O-ring, take some un-waxed dental floss or braided fishing line, and make six to eight wraps around the outside of the blade slots (see instructions here).
There is no excuse not to dial in your bow with the broadheads you will be taking into the woods with you. It is a good way to stay sharp in the offseason, become more knowledge about archery and more confident about the shots you will be taking at animals. Let us know your practice regime and tips by commenting below or chatting with us on Facebook!
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