I went to my local archery shop and asked questions as I'm a neebie to the sport about broadheads for my crossbow. They suggested I use a 3 blade head that also works on with a regular bow.. Is this okay or does it have to say crossbow on the package? Sorry for the basic questions, but I want to it get right. Thanks for any advice.
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Posted 08 August 2011 - 07:46 PM
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Posted 08 August 2011 - 07:53 PM
No, it does not have to say crossbow on the package.
There are many broadheads that will perform
excellent in crossbows, both fixed and mechanical that are not crossbow specific.
There are many broadheads that will perform
excellent in crossbows, both fixed and mechanical that are not crossbow specific.
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Posted 08 August 2011 - 07:59 PM
Typical generic response!
Do you want to shoot fixed or mech. heads? If you want to use fixed blades how fast is your bow? The faster you shoot the more the larger surface fixed blades will plane on you.
To answer your question no you don't have to use x-bow specific heads...regular spitfire's shoot well out of my bow's.
Good heads to choose from in my opinion...mech.- spitfire's/grim reaper's, fixed- slick trick's.
Hope this helps
Good luck!
Do you want to shoot fixed or mech. heads? If you want to use fixed blades how fast is your bow? The faster you shoot the more the larger surface fixed blades will plane on you.
To answer your question no you don't have to use x-bow specific heads...regular spitfire's shoot well out of my bow's.
Good heads to choose from in my opinion...mech.- spitfire's/grim reaper's, fixed- slick trick's.
Hope this helps
Good luck!
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Posted 08 August 2011 - 11:11 PM
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Posted 09 August 2011 - 06:46 AM
Well...since we're talkin' broadheads.......got to throw in my rant about Grim Reapers....my signature shows what I use....in fairness...never shot standard Grim Reapers from the crossbow.....so...can't say how they work....but these things....rock...
and now...the sales pitch (you just knew you were getting one of these)....
Field point flight....outstanding penetration....blood trails that make the Texas Chainsaw Massacre look like an ABC after school special....
Try what I use....if you don't like them....I'll buy the unused heads from you!!!!
and now...the sales pitch (you just knew you were getting one of these)....
Field point flight....outstanding penetration....blood trails that make the Texas Chainsaw Massacre look like an ABC after school special....
Try what I use....if you don't like them....I'll buy the unused heads from you!!!!
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Posted 09 August 2011 - 07:56 PM
Thanks for the info..starting with 3 blade to see how it reacts with xbow and bolts
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Posted 17 August 2011 - 06:51 PM
Today I tried out the, 125gr. Swacker. It flew just like a field tip out of my Horton Exp.150. Sept. 10th. I'll get to see what they will do to a whitetail. ..........I hope.
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Posted 17 August 2011 - 09:59 PM
briarpatch, on 09 August 2011 - 06:46 AM, said:
Well...since we're talkin' broadheads.......got to throw in my rant about Grim Reapers....my signature shows what I use....in fairness...never shot standard Grim Reapers from the crossbow.....so...can't say how they work....but these things....rock...
and now...the sales pitch (you just knew you were getting one of these)....
Field point flight....outstanding penetration....blood trails that make the Texas Chainsaw Massacre look like an ABC after school special....
Try what I use....if you don't like them....I'll buy the unused heads from you!!!!
and now...the sales pitch (you just knew you were getting one of these)....
Field point flight....outstanding penetration....blood trails that make the Texas Chainsaw Massacre look like an ABC after school special....
Try what I use....if you don't like them....I'll buy the unused heads from you!!!!
I was wondering how many broadheads you have purchased from dissatisfied archers ! Any ?
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Posted 23 August 2011 - 05:46 PM
Anyone ever use the Muzzy 100gn? I have shot lots of deer with my bow and they have been tough.
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Posted 23 August 2011 - 06:47 PM
Fieldtip, on 17 August 2011 - 09:59 PM, said:
I was wondering how many broadheads you have purchased from dissatisfied archers ! Any ?
none yet
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Posted 15 September 2011 - 06:39 PM
Well, I got to see what a Swacker will do to a whitetail. Saturday, ''opening day'', I shot a fat 3pt. He was double lung shot but still went over 100yds. I think maybe I'll go back to the, RAGE, 125GR. 2 BLADE.
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Posted 11 October 2011 - 02:22 PM
I shoot gator xp from pro bass its mech 2 inch cut I have taken a 5 point and 7 point this season so far great cut ran no further than 60 yards.
Good luck
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Posted 11 October 2011 - 07:37 PM
Try the Slick Trick Grizz Trick 2's. They are great for faster bows and long distances. Shoot just like a field point. Smoked a buck last week and he piled up 40 yards from where I shot him. Check out the entrance wound in the hunting section. I love them and won't be switchin anytime soon.
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Posted 14 October 2011 - 09:57 AM
oldenred, on 11 October 2011 - 07:37 PM, said:
Try the Slick Trick Grizz Trick 2's. They are great for faster bows and long distances. Shoot just like a field point. Smoked a buck last week and he piled up 40 yards from where I shot him. Check out the entrance wound in the hunting section. I love them and won't be switchin anytime soon.
What is your set up shooting the GT2?
