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Well today I was shooting both of my broadhead setups. 200 gr snuffers and 200 gr magnus 2 blade 1 1/2 dia. Well I missed the target twice and went into the plywood back stop. Now people say that 2 blades will go in further but they didn't they went about the same almost even with the back side of the blade to the plywood. My setup is a BW PMA 57-58 lbs at my draw and a 640 gr arrow. Might use the snuffer for elk and deer with the results I got today. Any thoughts?
-------------------- FEAR NOTHING Posts: 149 | From: Camas , Washington | Registered: Nov 2005
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Excellent information once Trojan Horse season opens....
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Were they both solid hits or did one or both deflect a bit? I have always heard that 2 blades penetrate better....???
-------------------- "I lost arrows and didnt even shoot at a rabbit" Charlie after the Island of Trees. -Jamie Posts: 4418 | From: Coxsackie, NY | Registered: Jan 2007
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I always thought the snuffers and woodmans were good heads. I have never had a chance to use them as I have soooo many 2 blade heads that I may not have a need to ever buy broadheads again. Found some heads on clearance (three heads in a pack for $1, better then the dollar menu at McDondald's!) and they take care of business. I think prefect arrow flight has everything to due with penetration. Arrow placement is paramount also. Sounds like your setup will be great for Elk! Good Luck on the Elk!
JL
-------------------- Don't use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved... Posts: 2147 | From: Wandering somewhere up on Third Hill Mountain | Registered: Mar 2003
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I never tried shooting plywood. We don't have a hunting season for it in Michigan. Does it taste like chicken or a subtle mesquite like flavor? Sorry. Just couldn't help myself.
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A&H ACS-CX Hoyt Formula RX Posts: 175 | From: Cedar Springs, Michigan | Registered: Feb 2008
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All that tells you is penetration on 3/4 inch plywood is not adequate for a double lung if the elk is wearing plywood body armor ;^)
Posts: 451 | From: midwest | Registered: Dec 2004
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A sharp cut on contact broadhead in wood ,(or bone) is like splitting wood with a sharp axe. It doesn't work as good as a dull axe, (chisel point). JMO
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I am and will always be a BIG fan of Snuffers. thanks for sharing your findings.
Posts: 2954 | From: WILD WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA | Registered: Jul 2005
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IMO, doesn't mean anything as penetrating through something like plywood isn't a matter of cutting, it's KE imparted by the arrow weight and velocity on impact.
As both arrows weigh the same, were shot from the same bow and at the same distance, I don't find it at all surprising the both penetrated in about the same fashion...
Both are excellent broadheads and will do a job on live critters...
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"It's all just archery, and all archery is good" Posts: 1310 | From: Devils Lake ND | Registered: Dec 2006
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I going to come clean too.I'am also a plywood shooter..I do it a bit more maybe then most guy's.But I'am shooting at the plywood normaly....Ya ya I know...But think of this,if you broadheads won't penatrate 1/2 or 5/8 plywood at 20 yards..You may want to up your poundage before elk season...But what I found on the plywood test was my 50# bow at 20 yards thats with all else equil like arrow weight..It shot all the broadheads I tested in about the same amount.Seemed like I'd reached the limit of penatration from that draw weight maybe ??? bowdoc
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I've shot 2 elk.One w/ a 160 snuffer and the other w/ a 160 2 blade Ace.Both shots where 30 to 35yrds w/ 60+ lbs.Snuffer head centered the rib cage w/ poor penatration and never fund the elk.The other w/ the Ace,the arro went thru the shoulder blade and centered a rib under the blade and buried under the skin on the opposite side. The arro weight of the 2 where quite different.The snuffer are was 420grs and the Ace was 560gr.
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