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Offline zenmonkeyman

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Point orientation
« on: May 25, 2010, 08:12:21 pm »
Since we're on the topic of arrows, I'm wondering what the voices of experience have to say about point orientation, specifically with stone or 2-blade designs.  Does planing during paradox cause problems with accuracy with vertical point orientation?  Is it better to have the points horizontal?
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Re: Point orientation
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2010, 08:18:32 pm »
 I like mine horizontal. It's a personal preference. I think is is a less distraction when I'm focussing on a shot. If it's a display arrow I mount them vertical.
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Offline youngbowyer33

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Re: Point orientation
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2010, 10:18:15 pm »
i don't have any experience but it was my understanding that it is supposed to go vertical in comparison to the string nock.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Point orientation
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2010, 11:01:30 pm »
Same as Mullet. Jawge
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Offline sailordad

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Re: Point orientation
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2010, 11:20:04 pm »
me too, horizontal all the way
for the same reasons,less distraction
the way i shoot i need all the help i can get  ;)
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Point orientation
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2010, 12:44:58 am »
For hafted points I cut the point slot the same orientation as the nock slot. Less confusing for me that way!  ::)  For glue on points I position them however they are when the arrow spins true. The direction is irrelevant IMO.
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Offline billy

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Re: Point orientation
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2010, 01:13:13 am »
It doesn't really matter to me how my points are oriented.....but then again the points I usually shoot are small that they are tough to see anyway! 
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Re: Point orientation
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2010, 06:48:29 am »
Same as Eddie. For the same reason.  :)
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Re: Point orientation
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2010, 08:24:53 am »
I don't think it matters from a flight perspective-the arrow is going to start spinning almost as soon as it leaves the string, anyway. I've done them both ways, usually mount them vertically.
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Offline Mechslasher

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Re: Point orientation
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2010, 10:22:48 am »
like mullet, i do mine horizontal.  with a vertical - wide two blade, planning might not be an issue but mounting it horizontal, it's one less thing to worry about.  i did notice the other day while practicing that one of my screw on heads came out vertical and at 25 yards the top edge of the broadhead is where arrow hit everytime.
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Offline agd68

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Re: Point orientation
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2010, 01:20:48 pm »
Horizontal for all the same reasons
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Offline ozy clint

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Re: Point orientation
« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2010, 08:08:25 am »
with carbons i mount them horizontal but with my woods and stone points i find i mount them vertical just because i cut the slots for the self nock and the point haft 90 degrees to the growth rings. this means they come out vertical.
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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: Point orientation
« Reply #12 on: June 04, 2010, 03:54:32 pm »
I like vertical. Then I use the back of the blade against my bowhand index finger as a draw reminder. Just my quirk it guess.
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