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coaster500
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Turkeys and Broadheads
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February 25, 2011, 11:16:00 PM »
I've got some broadheads left from my wheel bow days and I was wondering how they might work for turkeys with my Trad Bows? I hunt rabbits and squirrels using my longbow and they work great but I have never taken a turkey with Trad equipment. What do you think?
I've got a few dozen Montecs and a dozen and a half Sonics?
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Ragnarok Forge
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Re: Turkeys and Broadheads
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February 26, 2011, 01:20:00 AM »
Those should work just fine. Avoid hitting the wing joint if you can. That part of a turkey can really slow down an arrow.
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Rob W.
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Re: Turkeys and Broadheads
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February 26, 2011, 01:37:00 AM »
I wouldn't hesitate to use either. If I was forced to choose one it would probably be the montec just because of the less steep angle but both should do fine.
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coaster500
Trad Bowhunter
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Re: Turkeys and Broadheads
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February 26, 2011, 01:55:00 AM »
Thanks, just looking for another way to recycle
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Friend
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Re: Turkeys and Broadheads
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February 26, 2011, 08:13:00 AM »
Both BH's should work with a well designed arrow and good shot placement.
Please take no offense...just my personal quirk when it comes to turkeys since they are my specialized quarry. Sale them and go with a large snuffer or in my case the Big 3's. The Big 3's will have at least a 33% slash factor advantage over the Montec or Sonics. Turkeys continue to be a great challenge for me and I want every advantage possible.
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coaster500
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Re: Turkeys and Broadheads
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February 26, 2011, 10:20:00 AM »
No offense taken Friend
I may still sell them or keep them for small game. They both shoot like darts from my 45# TC. Jim's giant won't work for me due to its weight and my light draw. I shoot single blades Helix, Magnus, Silverflame and Abowyer most of the time. We will see
Thank you for your thoughts...
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R. W. Mackey
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Re: Turkeys and Broadheads
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February 26, 2011, 11:53:00 AM »
Go big and heavy. And I disagree about the wing but, you put one there and they go down, guess where the vitals of a turkey are located. Listen to Friend, sounds like he has done this before. RW
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LITTLEBIGMAN
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Re: Turkeys and Broadheads
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February 26, 2011, 06:43:00 PM »
kip
um how many are a "few dozen"?
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Bob Morrison
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Re: Turkeys and Broadheads
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February 26, 2011, 07:36:00 PM »
Kip, My 1st turkey with a bow, I used a 300 grain BH(3yrs ago). Blew up the shoulder wing bone, both sides. Arrow didn't pass though.(46# @ 26").Turkey didn't get 5 yrds. Got it on video.... This last November 300 grains, turkey never knew it was his, walked 10 yrds and flopped over dead..(46# @ 26")..
Blowup the wings or both legs, that will take some power.Or if you can hit him in the eye. You will ahve your turkey..
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Re: Turkeys and Broadheads
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February 26, 2011, 11:52:00 PM »
coaster500 - You may wish to consider testing a 600 spine with the 300 + insert up front.
You may possibly be pleasantly surprised.
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polarbear
Trad Bowhunter
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Re: Turkeys and Broadheads
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February 27, 2011, 12:04:00 AM »
Was looking for so Simmons tree shark 190,to give them a try?Anybodt know where Ican find any?
THANKS
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coaster500
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Re: Turkeys and Broadheads
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February 27, 2011, 01:37:00 AM »
Just got off work.
Thank you for all your replys
Jim I bought a little over three dozen in a package deal quite fews years ago. I've been using them on small game.
Bob, Friend, RW maybe I will rethink this a bit. Terrible situation I'll have to dress up some new arrows
I have some 1535, 3555 and 5575 GT trads from Jim. Maybe I'll save the Montec and Sonics for daintier stuff
PS .... I'm working on hitting them in the eye but I can't get my turkey target to stand still !!
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Roy Steele
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Re: Turkeys and Broadheads
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February 27, 2011, 06:50:00 AM »
I'VE KILLED 2 WITH KNAPPED POINTS (TX FLINT)SO THOSE WILL WORK GREAT.
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coaster500
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Re: Turkeys and Broadheads
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February 27, 2011, 11:28:00 AM »
Quote.........
"I'VE KILLED 2 WITH KNAPPED POINTS (TX FLINT)SO THOSE WILL WORK GREAT."
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That puts a different perspective on things
I live in california!! Where do I find "Texas Flint"
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