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My brother used to use Rage and after a PATTERN of shit penetration he threw them all away. We've both been shooting slicktricks for years now with great results.
Next season I am going to try G5 Stryker Magnum 1.5" cut.
The steep blade angle on that head could be a problem with braking blades on elk ribs. You want a more tapered head design, rather than punching a fixed blade through like is what that Striker Magnum would be doing. I've broken those Striker Magnum blades just shooting them through 3/4" plywood.
I've shot big bulls with mechanicals and still haven't gotten a passthrough with them. Both heads were over the top 3-blade 1.5" cut heads and one was slightly quartering to, and the other was hard quartering away. Both heads tore those bulls up, but even shooting 75lbs and 32 1/2" draw with a 520gr arrow they didn't pass through.
These are $11 a head and hold their edge very well, extremely tough, thick, and break bone very well. I have shot these in bone and the edge has held up better than Grizzlystik samurais.I guess I will have to spring for some Bishop Holy Trinity?
What are your thoughts on Steelforce Phathead 145gr?
This isn't a debate unless it is specifically about angles, tuning, placement etc. Regardless of what blade design you choose, to imply mechanicals have the same history of success as a fixed blade regarding performance is simply not accurate. There is no debate about that. Shoot what you want, but don't put spin on the story by suggesting a blades design is not as important a consideration in determining success as anything else. Broadheads that fail to perform upon penetration are poor designs, period, in this day and age, and there are a number of them. As ethical hunters we should at least agree on that. The rest of your post I can get behind.Not sure you can blame this on a Rage. I think the broadhead debate is a bit tired...
Broadheads that fail to perform upon penetration are poor designs, period, in this day and age, and there are a number of them. As ethical hunters we should at least agree on that.
This isn't a debate unless it is specifically about angles, tuning, placement etc. Regardless of what blade design you choose, to imply mechanicals have the same history of success as a fixed blade regarding performance is simply not accurate. There is no debate about that. Shoot what you want, but don't put spin on the story by suggesting a blades design is not as important a consideration in determining success as anything else. Broadheads that fail to perform upon penetration are poor designs, period, in this day and age, and there are a number of them. As ethical hunters we should at least agree on that. The rest of your post I can get behind.
These are $11 a head and hold their edge very well, extremely tough, thick, and break bone very well. I have shot these in bone and the edge has held up better than Grizzlystik samurais.
It's a VanDieman from Australia. I order them from Gidgee Sticks off facebook (owner Dan Telow) and they generally charge $66 for six or $33 for 3 and that's including shipping. Granted I try to keep as much money as I can to US companies but when you find a good head you have to buy it.What head is that?
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This arrow went through a cow broadside and then hit this tree. Arrow weight 512 at 274 fps.
The bow your buddy is shooting is just fine. But if he is going to shoot that, add some weight to that arrow and a cut on contact broadhead. Just my opinion.
Kudupoint. Had blood within 5 to 7' coming out both sides. She only went 20 yards and there was an easy trail to follow. Ive seen much larger blood trails.Is that a Simmons head? Curious on wound/blood trail
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I have had the same result on a deer shot with a Slicktrick Magnum from a treestand. High double lung and that whitetail ran over 3/4 of mile (from the tracking dogs gps). In all honesty, from the heads I have shot, I have came to the conclusion that how many blades doesn't matter.Kudupoint. Had blood within 5 to 7' coming out both sides. She only went 20 yards and there was an easy trail to follow. Ive seen much larger blood trails.
Friend of mine killed a deer last year. High double lung. Went about 400 yards downhill before it bedded up and died. It barely bled. Very difficult to trail.
I think the downside to a two blade is the potential for less blood trailing. But the upside is penetration and making a marginal shot be the best it can be.