Broadhead Vents and Penetration

[MCNSC]

Been wondering about this myself. The way I see it, vents can not help penetration. I will probably switch to non vented heads this year. They should be quieter and maybe stronger whether they penetrate better or not.

[Kris]

Dr. Ashby addresses this completely in his writings.  Broadheads w/o vents do not run the risk of this potential drawback and there are plenty of them out there to choose from.  I have shot thru animals with and without vents.  I have also had excellent results with the 190 Ribtec, which as you know, has the stamped/vented ferrule which "should" create even more drag/resistence than a vented blade(subjective).

My personal preference is to use non-vented BH's
as I believe they fly quieter, may be stronger and have less potential to "hang up".  

Having said this, I would still use a vented head if it appealed to me!

Kris

[Molson]

They do reduce penetration but you're just not gonna notice it.

[reddust]

I have used both vented and non-vented and I have not noticed ant difference.The only thing that is really in=mportant is that they are sharp.

[hvyhitter]

I personally dont think it makes any real life difference either.........but it is a pain to get the blood and dirt out of my snuffers once they dry.

[Earl E. Nov...mber]

Comparing penetration on foam and flesh is like comparing apples and oranges. While shooting foam, there are a lot of things like shaft size, shaft material and vents which may impede or limit penetration.. In flesh these things me noda..

[Montanawidower]

Good Question TJ...I've read Dr Ed's stuff, but have been wondering about other people's experience.  I have shot mostly solid heads so I'm not really able to offer much.