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http://g5outdoors.com/#sec_striker http://g5outdoors.com/#sec_strikermagnum i know the regular striker would work great, but how do you think the striker mag would do from a 64 lb recurve and a 550-600 gr carbon shaft? i love the g5 heads, sharper than anything out there, and i would like to use the mag from my trad set up as well. would you use it? i love the replaceable blades, and the 1.5" cut. i have used the magnus snuffer 160 before, with the similar diameter, but i dont like how big they are over all. i know the longer design would help pentatration, but wouldnt 64 lbs, and a 600 gr shaft with about 200 gr up front work well, using the striker mag? would you use it?
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You sure could, your poundage and arrow weight are more than adequate and than big hole would leave a hellva blood trail.
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It is a personal thing, and I am sure those heads are good; but not for me. I like wood arrows with heavy glue-on heads.
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No...if I was going to use a 3 blade, and I do at times, it would not be either of those.
And what do you mean "I don't like their overall size"? What concerns you about their size?
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no. The steep angle of these short broadheads is a real concern with respect to penetration, in my estimation.
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With a #64 bow and a heavier arrow I would use them but it would not be my first choice. I still think a good 2 blade that is sharp on a heavy arrow is a better way to go. I shoot #51 and a 750 gr arrow. I limit my shots to 20 yds. or less.
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Nope. Poor mechanical advantage on the blades. That not only retards penetration, more likely to change direction on glancing hits as well.
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this year when we where back in South Africa all the compound hunters we guided where using those heads. one of the Guys Tradman 25 (James) guided killed a duiker with one and then hit an impala in the shoulder it prob penetrated 3" tops never found it until i shot it with my longbow 2 weeks latter. not a good head i my opinion for trad shooters. i would not use it.
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Andy Ivy Posts: 4118 | From: African in Australia | Registered: Feb 2006
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quote:Originally posted by Terry Green: No...if I was going to use a 3 blade, and I do at times, it would not be either of those.
And what do you mean "I don't like their overall size"? What concerns you about their size?
i dont like seeing an army tank on the end of my arrow..its kinda distracting... just a personal peeve i guess.
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I shoot a 70# bow with 900+ grain arrows and I would not use that head. It will not penetrate bone. It would stop at that big fat tip. Just my opinion. -Hillbilly
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Have to use for G5 after the shakote deal, wouldn't shoot anything they make. dino
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G5 Striker is a fantastic head for compounds with no penetration problems, but I wouldn't think so great for a trad shooter.
I'd much prefer a Snuffer or Woodsman type. Stick with a cut on contact head. I wouldn't use anything else with my trad gear.
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