ASTM F1352-08
(Guide)Standard Guide for Fixed Blade Broadhead Performance and Safety Standards
Standard Guide for Fixed Blade Broadhead Performance and Safety Standards
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide is not intended to be all-inclusive. There may be additional aspects of performance and safety that need to be addressed in order to have a comprehensive study of the subject matter.
The suggested preliminary guideline summaries that follow were developed by a consensus of bowhunters with many years of field experience, industry people with knowledge in the design and manufacture of broadheads, and individuals experienced in the distribution and retail areas of the business who have close contact with end users.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the formulation of preliminary guidelines in six areas of broadhead performance and safety.
1.2 The first three guidelines, flight, penetration, and sharpness, are related to performance, but they can have some bearing on safety. The last three, impact resistance, assembly and attachment methods, and packaging, determine to a great degree the safety level of the broadhead in the hands of the end user.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:F1352 −08 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Guide for
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Fixed Blade Broadhead Performance and Safety Standards
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1352; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.1.4 flight, n—the path taken by the arrow after it is
launched by the bow, but specifically including the character-
1.1 This guide covers the formulation of preliminary guide-
istics of the motion of the arrow as it proceeds along the path
lines in six areas of broadhead performance and safety.
of flight.
1.2 The first three guidelines, flight, penetration, and
2.1.5 penetration potential and penetration, n—penetration
sharpness, are related to performance, but they can have some
potential is the combination of many factors that determine the
bearing on safety. The last three, impact resistance, assembly
potential of an arrow to penetrate any target that it impacts.
and attachment methods, and packaging, determine to a great
These factors are principally the mass and velocity of the
degree the safety level of the broadhead in the hands of the end
arrow, the characteristics of the broadhead being utilized
user.
(number of blades, cutting diameter, etc.), and the manner of
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
flight of the arrow. Penetration is the actual depth an arrow
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
penetrates in a given target. Considering that an arrow has
standard.
given penetration potential, the actual depth of penetration will
be a function of the material and consistency of the target and
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the the manner or attitude of the arrow when it strikes the target.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2.1.6 tip, n—forward end of broadhead which may or may
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
not be a blade, but may be threaded to accept starter or pilot
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
blade.
2. Terminology
3. Significance and Use
2.1 Definitions:
3.1 This guide is not intended to be all-inclusive.There may
2.1.1 blades, n—the sharp, laterally extended elements of
be additional aspects of performance and safety that need to be
the broadhead that perform the task of cutting after the arrow
addressed in order to have a comprehensive study of the
impacts the target.
subject matter.
2.1.2 broadheads, n—devices for attachment to the forward
3.2 The suggested preliminary guideline summaries that
end of an arrow that are equipped with one or more sharp
follow were developed by a consensus of bowhunters with
cutting blades. Broadheads are used when hunting with a bow
many years of field experience, industry people with knowl-
and arrow to harvest game animals.
edge in the design and manufacture of broadheads, and
2.1.3 ferrule, n—the central structural section or component individuals experienced in the distribution and retail areas of
of the broadhead to which the forward end of the arrow shaft the business who have close contact with end users.
is attached. In some broadhead types, the ferrule is integral
4. Flight
with the blades. In other types of broadheads, the ferrule has
provisions to mount separable blades, but it may also have one
4.1 It is quite probable that well-directed straight-line flight
or more integral blades. The ferrule may have a projecting
is the most important characteristic of an arrow equipped with
threaded shaft that screws into a socket in the forward end of
a broadhead. All other factors, such as good penetration
the arrow shaft, or it may have a hollow rear section into which
potential and high-impact resistance, cannot be used to their
the forward end of the arrow shaft is inserted.
full extent if the broadhead-equipped arrow does not strike
where it is aimed.
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4.2 Straightnessofflightalsocontributestotheperformance
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.16 on
and humaneness of the broadhead in that it increases the
Archery Products.
probability of hitting the target, and enhances penetration
Current edition approved April 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally
potential by reducing energy loss due to an angular impact.
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F1352 – 02. DOI:
10.1520/F1352-08. Straight flight may also contribute to safety.
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Designation:F1352–02 Designation: F 1352 – 08
Standard Guide for
1
Fixed Blade Broadhead Performance and Safety Standards
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1352; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers the formulation of preliminary guidelines in six areas of broadhead performance and safety.
1.2 The first three guidelines, flight, penetration, and sharpness, are related to performance, but they can have some bearing on
safety. The last three, impact resistance, assembly and attachment methods, and packaging, determine to a great degree the safety
level of the broadhead in the hands of the end user.
1.3
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Terminology
2.1 Definitions:
2.1.1 blades, n—the sharp, laterally extended elements of the broadhead that perform the task of cutting after the arrow impacts
the target.
2.1.2 broadheads, n—devices for attachment to the forward end of an arrow that are equipped with one or more sharp cutting
blades. Broadheads are used when hunting with a bow and arrow to harvest game animals.
2.1.3 ferrule, n—the central structural section or component of the broadhead to which the forward end of the arrow shaft is
attached. In some broadhead types, the ferrule is integral with the blades. In other types of broadheads, the ferrule has provisions
to mount separable blades, but it may also have one or more integral blades. The ferrule may have a projecting threaded shaft that
screws into a socket in the forward end of the arrow shaft, or it may have a hollow rear section into which the forward end of the
arrow shaft is inserted.
2.1.4 flight, n—the path taken by the arrow after it is launched by the bow, but specifically including the characteristics of the
motion of the arrow as it proceeds along the path of flight.
2.1.5 penetration potential and penetration, n—penetration potential is the combination of many factors that determine the
potential of an arrow to penetrate any target that it impacts. These factors are principally the mass and velocity of the arrow, the
characteristics of the assembled arrow, broadhead being utilized (number of blades, cutting diameter, etc.), and the manner of flight
of the arrow. Penetration is the actual depth an arrow penetrates in a given target. Considering that an arrow has given penetration
potential, the actual depth of penetration will be a function of the material and consistency of the target and the manner or attitude
of the arrow when it strikes the target.
2.1.6 tip, n—forward end of broadhead which may or may not be a blade, but may be threaded to accept starter or pilot blade.
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This guide is not intended to be all-inclusive. There may be additional aspects of performance and safety that need to be
addressed in order to have a comprehensive study of the subject matter.
3.2 The suggested preliminary guideline summaries that follow were developed by a consensus of bowhunters with many years
of field experience, industry people with knowledge in the design and manufacture of broadheads, and individuals experienced in
the distribution and retail areas of the business who have close contact with end users.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Surfaces, Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F08.16 on Archery Products.
Current edition approved Nov. 10, 2002.April 1, 2008. Published December 2002.April 2008. Originally published as F1352–91.approved in 1991. Last previous edition
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F1352–91(1997) .approved in 2002 as F 1352 – 02.
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4. Flight
4.1 It is quite probable that well-directed straight-line flight is the most importa
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