Broadheads

Going hunting with a bow and arrow or a crossbow holds a special fascination for many hunters. In order to reliably take down game, so-called hunting tips are necessary, as ordinary field points are not suitable for hunting. You can get the appropriate hunting equipment at Meister Messer. All you need to know about "hunting tips" can be found below.

How do hunting tips differ from ordinary arrowheads?

Broadheads, also known as hunting tips, ensure a clean cut. Traditionally, they are made of hardened steel that is sharpened to a very fine edge. Recently, extremely durable polymer tips have also become available in the market. These are high-molecular-weight chemical plastic compounds designed to cut through fibrous tissue. One significant advantage of polymer hunting tips is their relatively low cost.

Did you know? The best results can be achieved with hunting tips that are equipped with two cutting edges. This is because the penetration resistance is relatively low here.

For shooting at 3D targets or target faces, however, hunting points are not suitable due to their design, as the points would damage or destroy them. Therefore, it is not allowed to use corresponding arrowheads on 3D courses.

Which hunting tip for which game?

Hunting tips with fixed blades are mainly used for hunting black and red deer as well as large game. Tips with folding blades, on the other hand, are primarily used for "weaker game" - such as young animals.

What types of hunting tips are there?

Essentially, two types of arrowheads for arrows can be distinguished: fixed-blade points and mechanical points with deployable blades. An advantage of mechanical broadheads is that they have minimal air resistance. This means that the arrow's trajectory is hardly affected. However, the deploying blades result in a noticeable loss of energy upon impact on the target.

To attach the hunting point - no matter what type - to the arrow, you have to screw the point into the insert or outsert attached to the arrow shaft.

In Switzerland, hunting with crossbow and bow is prohibited

You can legally purchase and possess hunting tips here. However, you should consider that Switzerland is one of the countries where crossbows and bows are classified as prohibited hunting aids.

If you want to hunt with a bow or crossbow, you will have to travel to another country, whether you like it or not. However, there are numerous countries - both within and outside Europe - where it is allowed to use crossbows and/or bows for hunting. This applies, for example, to the USA and Canada, but also to Hungary and Finland.

Order hunting tips cheap online at Meister Messer

You can get high-quality hunting tips at Meister Messer. The models offered in our online shop can usually be used as hunting tips for bows as well as hunting tips for crossbows. In addition, our range also includes a wide selection of equipment and accessories for shooting and hunting - So discover the wide range of products at the Meister Messer online shop now.