Wind drift can significantly impact broadhead accuracy, especially at extended ranges and in challenging crosswind conditions. The SLR Broadhead was engineered from the ground up to minimize the aerodynamic forces that cause arrows to deviate from their intended path. Through hundreds of hours of fluid dynamic modeling and extensive real-world testing, we optimized every aspect of the design to reduce lift, minimize drag, and improve stability in flight. In the video below, Iron Will Owner and Chief Engineer Bill Vanderheyden explains the science behind broadhead wind drift and how the SLR's low-drag, low-lift design helps maintain accuracy when conditions are less than ideal.

SLR Broadheads were precision engineered to reduce wind drift. They were developed over two years with hundreds of hours of fluid dynamic modeling to optimize the design for minimal lift and drag. 

The main blade shape has bevels that transition right to the ferrule, minimal surface area, and back bevels to minimize any turbulence as the airflow is leaving the broadhead. This streamlined shape minimizes the pressure difference across the broadhead, which would cause drag or wind drift. The reduced surface area reduces any sideways forces or lift by about half that of standard broadheads. 

When shooting into wind, as your arrow leaves the bow, you will see a combined airflow from the speed of the arrow and then a crosswind. When you add these two ariflows together, the result will be at an angle to your arrow as it's leaving the bow. This will cause an initial kick of your arrow. It will kick to the side then realign with the airflow, fishtailing a small amount, then heading in the direction of that combined airflow. The minimal broadhead lift will minimize amount your arrow moves on that initial kickout. It will also make it align much quicker to the airflow because of the increased stability. Once your arrow is aligned to that airflow, inline drag creates the majority of the wind drift as it moves downrange to the target.

The SLR Broadhead is designed to have reduced drag. Therefore, this wind drift, due to inline drag, will also be reduced. With reduced lift, or sideways forces upon the SLR Broadhead, it will increase your stability, minimizing any fishtailing as it's going downrange. This fishtailing can greatly increase drag and increase wind drift. 

Keep an SLR Broadhead in your quiver for those windy days, to improve accuracy for a successful hunt.