Aligning Broadheads with Vanes?

[AvianQuest]

I've read that tuning broadheads so that they align with the vanes improves accuracy. While this doesn't seem logical that the two surfaces separated by 16" or so and only traveling at around 200 mph can interact, it still sounds worthwhile.

So, I've read that some people accomplish this by using a little LocTite (the removalable formula) on the broadhead threads, and others use an O-ring between the head and the insert to allow some friction to hold it the right alignment.

What is everyone recommendations?

[Louvp]

I've heard others say it doesn't make a difference,But I like to align them.The O ring is probably the easiest way to do it.

[Normous]

Doesn't make a difference.

[BigNasty]

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[Big58cal]

I do it. It may be something else totally, but I've noticed a difference in my arrow flight in aligned vs. non-aligned heads/fletching. This is also the same reason I shoot 3 blade heads instead of 4.

On mine, I screw a broadhead on and tighten it down to see how far off it is from aligning with the fletching. I'll take a small felt tip marker and make a small mark on the edge of the insert where the blades are, and then take the broadhead out. I'll put a field tip in, screw it down, and then heat the field tip with a lighter to get the glue soft enough to move the insert, aligning the marks on the edge of the insert with the vanes. Take the field tip out and put the broadhead back in to check to make sure the alignment is right.

As I said, it may be something totally different and not related to the alignment of the blades with the fletching, but I have noticed a difference in the way my arrows fly. It doesn't really take any time to do, so I continue to still do it.