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Old 12-12-2003 | 01:32 PM
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Default RE: What broadheads for turkeys???

Though most BH's will do the job with a properly
placed arrow, large cutting mecanicals are great
for turkeys. They are tough birds...the more
damage you can do (large cut/large wound)...the
better your chance of recovery. When hunting
without a blind I prefer 100 gr. Spitfires/ 1 1/2" cut.
While hunting fron my Double Bull (close shots) I
use Rocket Sledgehammer's/ 3 1/2" cut - 150 gr.

The Sledgehammer will put a real hurtin' on them
birds, but make sure you have enough KE for sufficient
penetration. Last spring I shot this gobbler with my
FX set at 60 lbs/27" draw...

...I didn't get near the
penetration I wanted and ended up bloodtrailing him
over 200+ yds. This year I'll use my Patriot from
my blind, set at 67 lbs.

Just remember, no matter what BH you use....it's still
the shot placement the matters most.

Good Luck
TB
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