I am very new to archery just picked up my first bow a month ago. Well I have been practicing most days and getting comfortable at shooting 20-30yards. But was worried about when I actually go hunting I obviously won't be using practice tips so how much should I expect a normal hunting broadhead to affect the flight of my arrow if at all?

I assume you're using field points now? Get a broadhead of the same weight (likely 100gr or 125gr) and you should fly true. If you don't know the weight, most bow shops can weigh it for you and get you the right broadheads.

Might I also suggest "sacrificing" one of your broadheads for practice and fling it a couple of times to see if you can tell any difference. You can always re-sharpen it when you're done and add it back on the active roster with the other pristine ones.

Good luck!

You always need to practice with what your hunting with. just make sure everything weighs the same.

And don't sink a b/h into a bag target! A target rated for both is a good investment. Bow tuning will show in flight between f/p and b/h.

I find something that works and stick with it season after season. Each harvest gives me a practice head.

Unless its a real cheap head or has some blemish, it oughta fly true within 20 yards which has encompassed all of my kills. Beyond that if I notice any planeing I'll tune the shaft or pair it with a different shaft and usually get it back on track.

Thank you for the feedback. Yes I shoot 100gr field points right now and plan on shooting 100gr broadheads. Still not sure if I want to go fixed or mechanical route.

I had that same issue. I just went with a fixed, it seems not as many complaints. Good luck to ya!

They say mechs are easier to tune but have had failures of various types,the broadheads may be more apt to plane if improper tuned bow butfailures are very rare. A Muzzy 100 grain would be simple and cheap but great bh.

I've shot a lot of different fixed blades. Shoot your broadheads before you hunt. There are tons of fixed blades that don't fly anywhere close to your field points. I've had exceptional luck with the flight of slick tricks.