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Post by jimg on Jun 26, 2013 6:52:31 GMT -5
Want to try mechanicals this year. I hunt the vast midwest plains where wind is constantly a factor. Hoping that mechanicals will not drift as much in the wind as fixed heads. I'm a short draw archer so I can't produce large amounts of momentum and ke. Current bow gives me 240 fps with a 399 gr arrow. Thats 51 fpe and .425 slug feet of momentum. I was thinking along the lines of the Innerloc EXP 2 or 3 blade or NAP Shockwave. The NAP has a cut of 1.25" and three blades and the EXP is either a two or three blade and the width of cut can be adjusted down to 1.125" or up to 1.4375". Not interested in the Rage 40ke heads or the like.
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Post by Doegirl on Jun 26, 2013 9:19:20 GMT -5
Want to try mechanicals this year. I hunt the vast midwest plains where wind is constantly a factor. Hoping that mechanicals will not drift as much in the wind as fixed heads. I'm a short draw archer so I can't produce large amounts of momentum and ke. Current bow gives me 240 fps with a 399 gr arrow. Thats 51 fpe and .425 slug feet of momentum. I was thinking along the lines of the Innerloc EXP 2 or 3 blade or NAP Shockwave. The NAP has a cut of 1.25" and three blades and the EXP is either a two or three blade and the width of cut can be adjusted down to 1.125" or up to 1.4375". Not interested in the Rage 40ke heads or the like. The shockwave did not pass testing here. I lost a nice 8 point buck due to lack of penetration with the Innerloc EXP. My setup had 48lbs of KE at the time. Look into Rocket Steelheads. |
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Post by BT on Jun 26, 2013 19:11:53 GMT -5
The Rocket steelhead is a great head for you. LOL!.... I am sitting here, two feet from Doegirl and mentioned this question to her as I was typing. No great shock but a surprise that she also said the same thing  Anyway... I am not a fan of the Rocket broadhead line but the wolverine and steelhead are the exceptions for me. You will not go wrong with the steelheads for the set up that you are shooting. Not guessing here.... I am serious... This is the perfect expandable for you  |
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Post by jimg on Jun 27, 2013 7:06:17 GMT -5
Oh boy, I'm not a fan of of Rocket heads period. I'll look into the Steelheads though.
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Post by BT on Jun 27, 2013 18:55:46 GMT -5
Oh boy, I'm not a fan of of Rocket heads period. I'll look into the Steelheads though. You are like me in not liking them but look at the steelhead. I wouldn't steer you the wrong way. These heads are killers and if you look back at the old test you will see that they did very very well. I shot two deer with them and I was totally satisfied. |
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Post by longbow42 on Jun 28, 2013 16:49:30 GMT -5
I am not a big mech fan, but the Steelheads are a great BH. I have a bunch of the original Steelheads which are all made in the US. The newer TR are good too, but made in China. The older Steelheads have a longer ferrule and slightly larger cutting diameter. I prefer the 125s, but either way they are bombproof and will give you great penetration.
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Post by horizontalhunter on Jul 1, 2013 19:14:29 GMT -5
Oh boy, I'm not a fan of of Rocket heads period. I'll look into the Steelheads though. You are like me in not liking them but look at the steelhead. I wouldn't steer you the wrong way. These heads are killers and if you look back at the old test you will see that they did very very well. I shot two deer with them and I was totally satisfied. BT wouldn't steer you wrong for sure. He is like a walking library of info. I love my NAP Spitfires but I am not sure you have enough Ke for them. Bob |
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Post by longbow42 on Jul 3, 2013 7:34:22 GMT -5
You are like me in not liking them but look at the steelhead. I wouldn't steer you the wrong way. These heads are killers and if you look back at the old test you will see that they did very very well. I shot two deer with them and I was totally satisfied. BT wouldn't steer you wrong for sure. He is like a walking library of info. I love my NAP Spitfires but I am not sure you have enough Ke for them. Bob Spitfires are another great mech. Really the only two I use but trying the Grave Digger this year as they tested well. They will still leave a good hole even if they didn't open up but there is really no chance of that happening. |
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