The second video is from down range looking at the target. (Don't mind the second shot, I punched the release and caused the shot to go high and right.)
I was shooting Gold Tip XT Hunter arrows fletched with Blazer vanes and tipped with a field point. The blind is an Ameristep Doghouse.
*Disclaimer*Yes, I realize I'm skinny. Yes, I realize that my grip wasn't perfect. You do not need to point these things out. These videos were simply a demonstration of a hunter shooting through the mesh of a hunting blind. If you feel like pointing these things out, please don't.
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Thanks for taking the time and effort. What about broadheads exspecially expandables?
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As far as expandables go, I've never shot them through the mesh. They aren't legal to hunt with in Washington, so I've never had the desire to test them out. I would assume, because of how thin the mesh is that expandables wouldn't be a problem though.Fixed blades are no problem at all, they go right through.
The mesh on the Ameristep blinds isvery thin, so much so that you could easily push your finger through it and create a hole. I don't know about Double Bull or any other company's blinds, but I'm fairly confident in saying that they would have the same results.
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The prey must have the predator, just as the predator needs the prey. One without the other is something less. The wolf without the deer becomes a dog. The deer without the wolf becomes a cow. And what does man become?
I'd question the use of expandables through the mesh. I know with my experience with testing the Rocky Mountain Snypers that I'd bet most if not all the heads would open on the mesh. I've seen Snypers open fully on paper alone and I would't trust shooting them through that mesh. I doubt I'd trust a mechanical that didn't open on the mesh, after all they are suppose to open.
You could be right Rob. I've never even handled a mechanical broadhead, so I don't know for sure how easily they open. If I were still able to work (IE had an income) I'd pick up a pack just to test out for you guys. I know they sell them at the local Sportsman's Warehouse.
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The prey must have the predator, just as the predator needs the prey. One without the other is something less. The wolf without the deer becomes a dog. The deer without the wolf becomes a cow. And what does man become?
I have the dog house also and have tried out the mesh with no problems. a little off topic but have you had problems with your doghouse turning redish brown after being left outside for a little while(a week or so)?
I shot at a turkey through the mesh of one with a mechanical, it wasn't good news. I missed but I could tell by the tear in the mesh that one blade opened and I blamed it for planing the arrow off it's mark. Maybe it was a bad shot but a blade did open. Oh, it was a Spitfire.
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