Rangeball, no I don't take your questioning as an attack on me, but thanks for asking. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Like I said in the last post, I didn't make the rhino explaination as if I planned on hunting them. And yes you can kill a deer with an elaphant gun, but try and eat it after you hit it. My point to that was that the extra penetration is there, just in case. Many people ask me about how much I need to bury the arrow in the dirt after going through the deer. I always to use as much KE I can arrucately shoot. I don't think there is anything wrong with it. Yes, the hole may be the same for that perfect broadside shot with 45 lbs KE or 80 lbs KE, but with the 80, it is there if you need it, in case something goes wrong.
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote<font size=1 face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>I'm also curious, have you ever encountered some of the potential con's I listed for fixed heads, such as changing points of impact in stiff cross winds, etc.? I really want to know, as while I'd love to spend all day experimenting each scenario with each head type to draw my own conclusions, <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2 id=quote>
In a nutshell, yes, I have encountered planning. But a lot will depend on what type of arrow you are using. For instance, with carbon arrows, I could not get my magnus to fly right because of planning even with no wind. One of the problems, is that I have a 33" draw, and I won't use an overdraw. The only fixed blade broadhead that I could use with my carbons with any type of accuracy was a Muzzy 75 grain, which went against the theory that you have to have a high FOC when using fixed blades and carbons. You will most definitely have to have the right arrow to shoot the two bladed cut on contact heads. The best shaft that works for me is a 78XX, 2613 cut to 33". I use a Stos (made by magnus) 145 grain two blade with a 42 grain adapter. My total arrow weight is 700 grains. I also shoot a Parker 70 pound 33" draw bow and get around 80 lbs KE with this setup. Another extremely important point is that I use FOUR 4.75" vanes helical vanes on my arrow. The added vane adds extra drag and stability. I also use a drop away rest. This setup is extremely stable even in high winds out to about 35 yards. Last night I was shooting 2" groups (actually I don't shoot groups, I have to actually shoot once and pull the arrow out) at 30 yards with a sustained 25 mph wind.
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> All but one was a pass through, and that one was at 40 yds, quartering away hard...entered the middle of the hind qtr, and exited the middle of the opposite shoulder blade(but the arrow didn't come all the way out...about 50%).<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2 id=quote>
WV, it is always difficult to move to something different or even try something different when you had a result like that. I think you know what I mean when I say that the penetration will be there if you need it. It's hard to buy into something like that until it happens.
Edited by - BobCo19-65 on 09/12/2002 12:23:38