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Posted on 9/20/18 at 6:17 pm to joebuck
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Grim Reaper Whitetail Specials
Posted on 9/21/18 at 12:46 am to joebuck
Spitfire. I never had a problem with them. Always get a pass thru.
Posted on 9/21/18 at 8:02 am to joebuck
I don't like mechanicals and their risk of malfunction and less penetration, so I prefer fixed BHs. I'm trying Magnus Black Hornet Ser Razors this year...read lots of good reviews, hope to find out first hand.
Posted on 9/21/18 at 8:53 am to joebuck
I've shot rage for several years and never had an issue with them opening on contact. Especially with the new collars.
Posted on 9/21/18 at 9:37 am to rlp
I don't like fixed blades and their risk of planing off target and less cutting diameter.
Penetration, I'm not shooting armored tanks, I only need an arrow to slice through 18'' of slimy deer organs and I've found that the deeper the arrow goes into the ground afterwards the better chance of it getting stuck in a tree root. I prefer deer damage over dirt damage. I shot thunderheads then slick tricks prior to switching to mechanicals and have witnessed the increased devastation first hand in the field. When Grim Reaper says, "Watch'em drop" they're not just whistling dixie.
quote:Propaganda derived from bad shots being blamed on equipment failure. Like the dufus out shooting his 9.5mm Kixmoore Magnum at midday on opening weekend because a spider web must've bumped his scope off zero on the way to his stand and caused him to miss a deer.
I don't like mechanicals and their risk of malfunction and less penetration
Penetration, I'm not shooting armored tanks, I only need an arrow to slice through 18'' of slimy deer organs and I've found that the deeper the arrow goes into the ground afterwards the better chance of it getting stuck in a tree root. I prefer deer damage over dirt damage. I shot thunderheads then slick tricks prior to switching to mechanicals and have witnessed the increased devastation first hand in the field. When Grim Reaper says, "Watch'em drop" they're not just whistling dixie.
Posted on 9/21/18 at 9:41 am to 007mag
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007mag
Posted on 9/21/18 at 9:46 am to 007mag
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Propaganda derived from bad shots being blamed on equipment failure
This is not propaganda, If I were to shoot a deer in the shoulder with rage what would happen? I realize the rages will do the job but what if I miss by an inch? Personally I would like a fixed blade for insurance purposes.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 6:52 am to 007mag
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have witnessed the increased devastation first hand in the field
And I've witnessed long tracking jobs and lost deer due to lack of pass through and sparse blood trails.
We could argue for days...there really isn't a "right" answer. Go with whatever you're confident in and aim small, miss small.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 7:56 am to rlp
This might be sacrilege, but I’m going to carry 4 Rage hypos and two G5 Montecs this season.
On short shots there isn’t enough variation to worry about the fixed blade and if for some reason I find myself in an odd angle, I’ll have the option.
On short shots there isn’t enough variation to worry about the fixed blade and if for some reason I find myself in an odd angle, I’ll have the option.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 8:21 am to BarryMcCokner
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This is not propaganda, If I were to shoot a deer in the shoulder with rage what would happen
Depends on your setup
Shooting a Rage Hypo with a 450gr arrow and 14% FOC at 308 FPS it will pass through.
What if you miss back with a fixed head? The odds of finding a gut shot deer go way up if you are shooting a 2” cut mechanical vs a 1 or 1.25” cut fixed head.
Both have their pros and cons. Light arrows, short draw, and low poundage do not work well with mechanicals. Conversely, anything shooting over 280ish FPS is going to be hell with a fixed head. The smallest amount of variance from good shooting form is going to cause big issues, and we all know you aren’t going to be able to always maintain consistent form in hunting situations.
This post was edited on 9/22/18 at 8:26 am
Posted on 9/22/18 at 9:30 am to Raz4back
quote:This, there is no one size fits all, pick your poison and cater to its weaknesses by adjusting your hunting style. Me, I hate a blood trail so I take 30yds or closer high percentage shots using big arse mechanicals.
Both have their pros and cons.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 11:48 am to 007mag
Good strategy!
Posted on 9/22/18 at 10:33 pm to rlp
Always used NAP Spitfires with no problem.
The Ram Cats are becoming very popular with a lot of bow hunters.
The Ram Cats are becoming very popular with a lot of bow hunters.
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