Is a field just a field tip?

[Stoof]

Edit. A field is not a field tip. [emoji3]

As in, choices. We talk broad head tuning all the time. But can we get picky about our field point options? How do those choices effect shooting?
Most advertising I see is all about making arrows easier to pull. I'm either over thinking it or there is something to it.

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[PSD Ryan]

I've always just made sure they match arrow diameter as close as possible and have consistent weight. Shape doesn't really matter much to me. If I can't get a perfect fit, I go large rather than small to minimize potential damage to the shaft.

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[JHarrell89]

i just throw on what i have in the same weight

[gonehuntin68]

I believe a field tip is just a field tip as long as they are the same weight. I prefer one the same size as the shaft but if not then I prefer one that is smaller then the shaft. The reason for this is if the field tip is lager then the shaft it can get stuck in bag targets as your trying to pull them out as the larger field tip will hang up as your trying to pull it out, kind like a barb on a hook.

[Rat]

A field tip is NOT just a field tip.

Consider the failure pints: They can be crooked, they can be out of balance, they can have bent or mis-shaped tips, etc.

I like to use the shortest tip I can find that has a swell larger than the arrow shaft; not larger where it meets the insert, but larger in the middle. this makes it both easier to pull from all targets (including the ground and stumps) and gives you some form of disrupting airflow across the shaft (breaks up the laminar airflow) which some people think helps the arrow be more accurate.

However, when you look at nibs that are used in competition they are basically a glue in field point the same size as the shaft. Now there are meticulously machined to give the best overall performance from a field point by engineering out some of the poor aspects of regular screw-in field points.

My favorite, in both styles are the Gold Tip EZ pull and the Gold Tip glue in.
https://www.goldtip.com/componentlanding.aspx?page=1