Used broadheads

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   This board has been mostly a western site, and archery isn't real popular in the west as it is here in the east.  But I'm assembling some new broadhead arrow (3).  I shoot relatively expensive heads ($12 each).  After I kill and animal I retire the shaft and the broadhead, figuring they have done there job well and are probably slightly bent, dull,etc. 
 I was wondering do any of you guys reuse the shaft after a kill?
Do you use or rebuild the broadhead after it has penetrated bone, etc.?
My older brother does rebuild the points.  I've got a coffee can with about a dozen and half of used points.  Might be thinking of rebuilding/sharping them?  Money isn't the force, just thinking conservation of steel.
Any thoughts?
BEAR

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Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Used broadheads Posted: 10 October 2006 at 06:26
	This board has been mostly a western site, and archery isn't real popular in the west as it is here in the east. But I'm assembling some new broadhead arrow (3). I shoot relatively expensive heads ($12 each). After I kill and animal I retire the shaft and the broadhead, figuring they have done there job well and are probably slightly bent, dull,etc. I was wondering do any of you guys reuse the shaft after a kill? Do you use or rebuild the broadhead after it has penetrated bone, etc.? My older brother does rebuild the points. I've got a coffee can with about a dozen and half of used points. Might be thinking of rebuilding/sharping them? Money isn't the force, just thinking conservation of steel. Any thoughts? BEAR

The_Mountaineer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby West BY-GOD Virginian! Joined: 02 July 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2653	Post Options Post Reply Quote The_Mountaineer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 October 2006 at 02:33
	BEAR, I usually re-assemble everything and give it the spin test. I'll even try shooting it a time or two just to make sure everything is still on the mark. If so, I'll put replacement blades (shooting Muzzy 125 gr. 3 blades) on and have at it. As far as the shafts, a spin test will usually tell the tale. I've been a late convert to the carbon arrows but they do seem to hold their straightness a lot better than aluminum in my opinion - which is the main reason I'll be sticking with them. An aluminum arrow, even re-straightened, will never fly the same. I'd give a few the spin test (just spin it on it's point and look for noticeable wobble) and then take them to the range. If all is well, then by all means go ahead and use them again.
	Paritur pax bello - Peace is obtained by war.

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 October 2006 at 11:28
	About ten years ago I used the carbon extreme shafts. I had a problem with them splintering. All got longitudinal cracks on game/bone hits. a few splintered just shooting at bales of tight straw. I loved the way they shot, but eventually I couldn't even find them in archery shops. Guess I need to get some 'rebuild kits' for the Rocky points. BEAR

SteelyEyes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .375 Holland & Holland Magnum Joined: 21 July 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 879	Post Options Post Reply Quote SteelyEyes Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 October 2006 at 17:01
	I retire mine. I mostly hunt elk and if they roll on their side with an arrow in them they usually snap it. I just keep the broadheads and partial shafts on a shelf.

Hudge Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .375 Holland & Holland Magnum Joined: 30 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 889	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hudge Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 October 2006 at 14:41
	I reuse my shaft, but use new broadheads. For all I know the deer I mortally wounded 2 weeks ago (lost it's blood trail) I used the same shaft I killed the muley with 2 years ago in MT. Carbon shafts have saved me several hundred dollars on arrows. Hudge
	Central Arkansas

big open Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .243 Winchester Joined: 08 December 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 171	Post Options Post Reply Quote big open Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 December 2006 at 10:23
	Bear,only because we in the west have so much more room to roam and so many fewer bow-hunters per sq. mi.,,does it seem that bow-hunting SEEMS not as popular,,but as a westerner living back east(against my will) it's not true.I know guys where I am that drive to the treestand on the "wheeler" for a short hunt before work,,then change at quitin' time into thier cammies,,again drive to the stand for a few hours before dark and home again,,I don't know too many western bowmen that can do that,,it;s the time and distance thing....
	LIFE IS HARD.....STUPID MAKES LIFE HARDER.......DON'T DO STUPID!!!

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 December 2006 at 14:53
	That is exactly what I do (except no "wheeler" we're rugged). But I do strip and dress for work at 9 am in the woods and repeat process at 3 pm. Makes work seem much better. Where in the East did you get shanghaied to??? BEAR

big open Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .243 Winchester Joined: 08 December 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 171	Post Options Post Reply Quote big open Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 December 2006 at 08:36
	CENTRAL LOUISIANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
	LIFE IS HARD.....STUPID MAKES LIFE HARDER.......DON'T DO STUPID!!!

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 December 2006 at 04:11
	Big, seems to me you shuld be in great thick cover for Arrowing a deer? Go for it. You might need to grow a beard and get some RedMan in your cheek. BEAR