50th Anniversary Black Bear Bow

[Fgirtyman]

50 years ago I killed my first deer with this bow. I have a few bows from the era but this one is the only one I can still pull to my 26 1/2 inch draw length. 42LBs
I did get a new flemish string per advice here from some kind folks. I have watched some you tube videos, played around with bare shafts and different weighted field points FOC and nock adjustments and my arrows seem to fly pretty well. I could use advice on broadheads. I have 150 grain inserts and a 125 grain field point that seems to fly pretty straight. I'm using 3 fletch left wing feathers. I am pumped to give this bow a try this fall from my saddle. Any advice is appreciated.

 

[ricky racer]

Any good 2 blade broadhead with a modest width should work fine. Something like a Zwickey Eskimo or equivalent is perfect for a 42# bow.

 

[BTaylor]

For broadheads for that setup, I would prolly lean pretty heavy towards 2 blade and not an overly wide cutting one. Single or double bevel, which ever you prefer. If it fits budget wise, I would be looking at iron will or day six. Other wise, cutthroats would probably be my next choice or Ace standard for a budget head. Whatever head you choose, scary sharp is the ticket.

 

[Fgirtyman]

For broadheads for that setup, I would prolly lean pretty heavy towards 2 blade and not an overly wide cutting one. Single or double bevel, which ever you prefer. If it fits budget wise, I would be looking at iron will or day six. Other wise, cutthroats would probably be my next choice or Ace standard for a budget head. Whatever head you choose, scary sharp is the ticket.

Dress up the old girl with some new duds. I’m learning a lot about good broadheads. I looked at some of the single bevel heads. Left and right depending on the fletching. Good info for this old schooler. I’m having fun with the process.
Love the good helpers here.
And I know I have to practice a lot!