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Author Topic: Zwickey Scorpios on POC?  (Read 913 times)

Offline Pac'em out

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Zwickey Scorpios on POC?
« on: January 25, 2013, 07:30:00 AM »
Anyone using the Scorpios with wooden arrows?  I shoot 11/32" and looking for a broadhead setup for turkeys.  I'd like to shoot my Zwickey Eskimos with the Scorpios behind them, but I noticed their description says they're for aluminum and carbon only.

Any ideas?

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Re: Zwickey Scorpios on POC?
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2013, 09:06:00 AM »
They will be a tight fit on the shaft and really mess up the finish.  I've seen a leather washer used with decent success.
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Re: Zwickey Scorpios on POC?
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2013, 10:20:00 AM »
Yeah, that's what i was worried about.  I've never seen anything on leather washers.  Sounds interesting.  I'd be worried about arrow flight, but I guess you don't need alot of KE for turkeys.

What are other's using for turkey broadheads on wood arrows?

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Re: Zwickey Scorpios on POC?
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2013, 10:57:00 AM »
You need more than you think for turkeys.  Their feathers slow down an arrow considerably.  Too, a turkey is a light bird, when it's hit, it's entire body moves, absorbing the force of the arrow and reducing penetration. I've killed a couple of turkeys with 2-blade Eskimos and Magnus 2s.  Didn't get a complete pass through with ether, nor with other heads I've used. (50-55# glass laminated hybrids and recurves). I wouldn't be worried about shooting through them.  Most times you won't. And better if you do.  Better blood trail.  Feathers soak up a lot of blood as well.

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Re: Zwickey Scorpios on POC?
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2013, 11:07:00 AM »
Thanks, Orion.  Some good insight here.  I'll be shooting a similar setup as you.  I'll just shoot my Eskimos and gain some experience.  Thanks!

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Re: Zwickey Scorpios on POC?
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2013, 11:24:00 AM »
Yeah. I never want to reduce penetration on turkeys. Orion is correct, they are tough birds. I can count on one hand the birds I've had complete pass throughs on with heavy arrows and I've shot a lot of birds. Both with 50-55# longbows and compounds upwards of 80#'s. most complete pass throughs were not ideal shots, but lethal none the less.

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