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Post by tynimiller on Oct 16, 2014 8:07:16 GMT -5
If I was going to shoot fixed blade broadheads I would shoot the Slick Tricks. BUT - I hunt with a TenPoint Stealth SS crossbow that launches a 425 grain arrow at close to 340 fps. The KE is about 106 foot pounds. So I have enough KE AND momentum to shoot mechanicals and still get pass throughs. I choose to shoot the NAP Spitfires. Big holes and lots of blood.. YMMV.... Yeah I'd say you are good, and I would bet unless hitting major bone you experience pass throughs 100% of the time if shot is 30 yards or under woody?
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 16, 2014 8:27:09 GMT -5
If I was going to shoot fixed blade broadheads I would shoot the Slick Tricks. BUT - I hunt with a TenPoint Stealth SS crossbow that launches a 425 grain arrow at close to 340 fps. The KE is about 106 foot pounds. So I have enough KE AND momentum to shoot mechanicals and still get pass throughs. I choose to shoot the NAP Spitfires. Big holes and lots of blood.. YMMV.... Yeah I'd say you are good, and I would bet unless hitting major bone you experience pass throughs 100% of the time if shot is 30 yards or under woody? Yep... I dig them out of the dirt every time...
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Post by michaeladkins on Oct 16, 2014 8:51:01 GMT -5
Last year I switched from NAP Killzone because I shot a button buck and it did not expand. This could have been my fault as the blades were probably too tight. None the less, I did not want to take that chance again, so I switched to QAD Exodus. They are fixed blades. They fly just like my field points. The doe I just shot with it went 60 yards tops.
Just another option.
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Post by boonechaser on Oct 16, 2014 10:20:01 GMT -5
Shoot what fly's the best out of your setup. There will always be a debate among some as "What is the best broadhead?? " Which there is really no correct or wrong answer. Personnally I am a very busy person and don't have time for hour's and hour's of practice on the range. My bow is paper tuned but I do shoot mechanical head's as well as my setup require's no sight changes from field point's to broadhead's. I feel confident and comfortable with my setup and abilities out to 30 yard's. Again shoot what work's for you and your particular setup, as there is NO MAGIC BROADHEAD.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Oct 16, 2014 16:47:26 GMT -5
The G5 Havoc I shot my doe with opened her up pretty good.
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Post by indybassin on Oct 16, 2014 17:32:42 GMT -5
Giving the Swhacker a shot. At Walmart, so easily to find more if needed.
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Post by fishinbrad on Oct 16, 2014 22:34:12 GMT -5
I can tell you guys that in my personal experience, I shot 10 deer with Rage 2-blade broadheads, and only got one pass-through. One of those ten deer was a buck that I put two arrows in, and still didn't recover it. It was hit by a car two months later, and still had the stub of one of my arrows and a Rage in it when I examined it on the roadside. Those 8 other deer without pass-throughs all fell on my arrows and broke them when they expired. I got tired of buying new arrows and went to a fixed broadhead instead. I'm using Slick Tricks now, and they blow through the deer just fine. Had the same issues with the Rage heads and switched to Slick Trick. Couldn't be happier with them. This year, on the doe I shot, it blasted through the opposite shoulder blade on a quartering away shot and lodged several inches into the dirt. Doe only ran 20 yards and dropped. Less than 10 minutes with the sharpener, the head was razor sharp again!
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Post by sprint46L on Oct 17, 2014 1:17:27 GMT -5
Shooting toxic this year, tuned them in on a old 3d target. They penetrate really good. Couldn't tell you guys how the work on a deer lol. Haven't got a chance yet
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Post by salt on Oct 17, 2014 5:54:07 GMT -5
I am looking for more input on Shwackers. Anyone?
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Post by htownhunter on Oct 17, 2014 8:51:39 GMT -5
I am looking for more input on Shwackers. Anyone? I've got some but haven't had the chance to use them yet
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Post by mission5 on Oct 18, 2014 18:30:27 GMT -5
One word RAGE!!! They have yet to fail me
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Post by ridgerunner on Oct 18, 2014 19:14:25 GMT -5
Shoot what shoots best out of YOUR bow. If you hit the "spot" you will find your your deer regardless of your broad head. X2 can't say it an better than this. A well placed arrow with ANY of today's broadheads will kill any deer. period dot. Shoot what you like, but practice with it so you can hit your spot. Well placed arrow is the key phrase here.
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Post by tynimiller on Oct 20, 2014 8:12:26 GMT -5
Two words SLICK TRICKS.......One word KILLZONES.....3 words G-5 MONTECS....one word THUNDERHEAD....3 words Dirt Nap Gear....
Slogans like the above state nothing, to the OP and anyone else seeking what broadhead to use do your own personal research. I've stated many of my personal thoughts here but none is more true than ANY broadhead will do the job if you do yours.
You need to ask what do you want your broadhead to do? Be bone crushing, huge slicing action, penetration power...than find a head that suits your desires...attach it to a properly designed arrow selection and nock that to a properly tuned bow and you will be happy with your choice.
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