The 8-32 point thread: what broadheads and points fit
What the 8-32 standard point thread fits, the fitment rule, and the mismatch to avoid.
Dry-fire warning
Crossbow bolt data and archery arrow spine, nock and thread data are quoted from each manufacturer's published figures, owner documentation and industry standards, cited on every page. A nock, spine or grain-weight mismatch can cause a dry-fire that damages the bow and can injure the shooter. Confirm against your own owner's manual and the arrow maker's own chart before shooting, and never drop below the stated minimum total weight.
| Thread standard | 8-32 (industry standard) |
|---|---|
| Fits | Every standard field point, broadhead and insert except Easton Deep Six |
| Fitment rule | The 8-32 thread is the archery industry standard. Standard 8-32 broadheads fit 5mm, 6mm and 6.5mm shafts through an 8-32 insert. A field point with an 8-32 thread screws into any 8-32 insert regardless of brand. |
| Note | The visible point diameter (ferrule) varies, 9/32, 5/16 or 11/32 inch, to match the shaft outside diameter, but the internal thread stays 8-32. |
Field notes
Fits: Every standard field point, broadhead and insert except Easton Deep Six.
The 8-32 thread is the archery industry standard. Standard 8-32 broadheads fit 5mm, 6mm and 6.5mm shafts through an 8-32 insert. A field point with an 8-32 thread screws into any 8-32 insert regardless of brand.
The visible point diameter (ferrule) varies, 9/32, 5/16 or 11/32 inch, to match the shaft outside diameter, but the internal thread stays 8-32.
Threads, arrows and the grain floor
Sources: Archery Heaven - Are arrow threads universal? (8-32 standard) · SEVR Broadheads - Deep Six vs 8-32: learn the difference