I just got some new arrows (Bloodsport HT1's) along with some new broadheads to try (Trophy Taker Shuttle T's and Slick Trick Magnums).
My current target is a large Morrell Yellow Jacket block-style broadhead target.
My old arrows (Victory VForce with Muzzy broadheads) would only go about 1/2 way up the shaft before stopping, which was fine.
Now, I knew that the smaller-diameter HT1's were supposed to be a bit better for penetration, but I did not expect these to bury up to the fletching and poke out the other side! That's a huge performance difference between these arrows. And, the Morrell target is not worn out. I get the same shoot-through penetration no matter where it hits and on any side.
Interestingly, just a quick observation, the Shuttle T's consistently penetrate about 6 inches farther than the Slick Trick Magnums, a noticeable difference in the foam target... wonder if that has the same implications for game? But, the Slick Tricks are also 4-blade heads vs. the 3-blade Shuttle T's, so perhaps that extra cutting blade adds a little more resistance to slow down penetration while doing more cutting damage (not necessarily a bad thing for hunting).
Anyway, although the Morrell Yellow Jacket is large and deep, I guess I'm in the market for a new block-style target that is capable of stopping these new small-diameter HT1's.
Does anyone have any experience/recommendations for a target that's known to work well with small-diameter arrows, used with good-penetrating broadheads?
My current target is a large Morrell Yellow Jacket block-style broadhead target.
My old arrows (Victory VForce with Muzzy broadheads) would only go about 1/2 way up the shaft before stopping, which was fine.
Now, I knew that the smaller-diameter HT1's were supposed to be a bit better for penetration, but I did not expect these to bury up to the fletching and poke out the other side! That's a huge performance difference between these arrows. And, the Morrell target is not worn out. I get the same shoot-through penetration no matter where it hits and on any side.
Interestingly, just a quick observation, the Shuttle T's consistently penetrate about 6 inches farther than the Slick Trick Magnums, a noticeable difference in the foam target... wonder if that has the same implications for game? But, the Slick Tricks are also 4-blade heads vs. the 3-blade Shuttle T's, so perhaps that extra cutting blade adds a little more resistance to slow down penetration while doing more cutting damage (not necessarily a bad thing for hunting).
Anyway, although the Morrell Yellow Jacket is large and deep, I guess I'm in the market for a new block-style target that is capable of stopping these new small-diameter HT1's.
Does anyone have any experience/recommendations for a target that's known to work well with small-diameter arrows, used with good-penetrating broadheads?
