footings and penetration

[boznarras]

I have these carbons (GT5575s)that I have put aluminum footings on, use them for stumps and targets and such. I notice the footings seem to limit penetration into foam targets a bit, even though I beveled the edges. And when I pull them out of bag targets, I can feel the edge of the footing pop through as it comes out.
So I am wondering how these would affect penetration if I use the same arrows for hunting? Seems like hide and muscle might drag on the edge of the footing and slow things down? Or does the cut of the broadhead ease it enough it doesn't matter? Who uses footings on their hunting arrows?

[yononindo]

Originally posted by boznarras:

? Who uses footings on their hunting arrows?

Here we go ...

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Happy hunting,

Daniel

[Earthdog]

I used to put alloy footing on wood so I could shoot the insert/screw on broadheads I was using back then.
I noticed exactly the same things on targets as you say,but didn't see any differance in penetration on animals.

[xtrema312]

Good question.  I am getting ready to build a new set and was thinking about footing them all, but was wondering the same thing.  

[Bill Carlsen]

As long as the diameter of the shaft is not greater than the diameter of the broadhead ferrule you should not have any problems with penetration in game. Targets are different unless you shoot your broadheads for target practice.