How can I improve my long-range accuracy when I’m using fixed-blade broadheads, especially in windy conditions?

Try adding 20-40 grains of weight to the front of the arrow using the Blackhawk Weight Screw Combo. Adding this extra weight will increase the front-of-center balance point, making your arrows less susceptible to wind draft and more forgiving of minor mistakes.

My vanes keep coming loose. How can I prevent this?

After fletching your arrows, try applying a small dot of glue to the front of each vane. This will help keep your vanes securely in place, especially if you use a "Whisker Biscuit" style rest.

How can I make sure all my arrows are properly tuned?

Number your arrows and keep track of their impact points over the course of 15 shots. If you find that certain arrows fly consistently out of the group, rotate the nocks on these arrows to the next vane. This will usually bring them back into the group. Using a "Hooter Shooter" or another similar machine makes this process much faster and easier.

When I’m target shooting, my impact points tend to vary to the right and left. How can I correct this?

Often, variations to the right and left mean your vanes or feathers are too small. Try increasing the lengths of the vanes and feathers on your arrows to improve accuracy and control.

How much adhesive should I use to fletch my Blackhawk arrows?

When using Tip Grip or another superglue-type adhesive, you should use the thinnest layer of glue possible—just enough to cover the entire base of the vane. If you see glue running past the fletch down to the nock, you’re using too much.

Are there any techniques I can use to get better performance from my +/-.006" straightness arrows?

Try cutting off both ends of the shaft before you build the arrow. This often helps to improve the straightness of the shaft.

Is there a good technique I can use to measure and improve my shooting form?

Practicing at longer distances (50-100 yards) is a good, simple way to identify weaknesses and improve your shooting form. Shooting at these distances makes it easier to identify and fix minor flaws in your form, increase your comfortable shooting range, and, as a result, make you a much better shooter at shorter distances.

How can I increase the speed of my shots?

Try Blackhawk's Vapor Jets. These shafts are superlightweight made of high modulus graphite to give you extra speed without sacrificing durability.