Storing Broadhead Blades?

Joe2Kool

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• Sep 17, 2017

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How do you guys store broadhead blades between seasons? I had a couple of bad experiences with dull ones, so I started replacing them at the beginning of every season. Last year, I only hunted a couple weeks, and only shot once - successfully! I took the unused blades off, sprayed them with Rem Oil, and put them in the plastic container they came in. Not sure I'll reuse them, but curious what others do.

 

JakeH

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• Sep 17, 2017

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I've got a box 6x6x3 inches is size with a foam insert that I stick the whole broadhead into, can get 12 or so into it keeps them intact and sharp for next year.

Not sure where I got it at, but I'm sure you could find them at cabelas, or bass pros. or any archery shop I would think.


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trophyhunter

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• Sep 18, 2017

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We store all our arrows in those 6"x2"x40" arrow cases. We keep hunting arrows with broadheads in seperate cases than target arrows....we never take broadheads off arrows during the off season.....

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trophyhunter

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• Sep 18, 2017

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What kind of broadheads are you using that will rust and you need to spray oil on them most are stainless steel these days?

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Joe2Kool

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• Sep 18, 2017

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Thanks guys. I didn't know such a thing existed. I've got Cabelas bucks burning a hole in my pocket now!

I read somewhere that broadheads would oxidize and lose their razor edge if left out in open air. So I sprayed them with Rem Oil and put them in their original container. Not saying it is true, or if they needed it, just something I did.

I shoot Muzzy 3-blades.