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I just bought some new broadheads at the suggestion of a friend. They are the Wasp Jak-Hammer SST 100 gr. Anyone else use these? I haven't shot them yet but have heard good things. I currently use Muzzy 3 blade 100 gr. and love them. Just wanted some other opinions.

Thanks

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Although its hard to beat the good old Muzzy three blade 100 gr. (the Remington 870 of broadheads, IMO); you willprobably like the WASP Jackhammers. They shoot just like field points. Stock up on replacement O rings. I have never used them on game, but several folks I know say they work pretty well on deer.

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You should like them especially if you're friend has lot of good results with 'em. Honestly though, you have purchased a real middle of the road mech, there are MANY that are better in both penetration and blade deployment so please don't pass judgement on ALL mechs based on your experience with the Jack-Hammers? Good luck and good shootin'

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Thanks for the input. What are some of the better expandables to try? To tell the truth, I was never excited about the o-rings and having to mess with them.

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Out here, the Rage and the RM Snypers are both pretty popular. In the fixed heads, the G5 Montec, the Muzzy, and the Slicktrick all have great reputations.

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They should serve you just fine. I wasn't wild about the O-rings myself so i switched over to NAP Spitfire 100gr and i'm very pleased with them.

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WITH A MODERN COMPOUND BOW, MECHANICAL BROADHEADS ARE SUPERIOR TO FIXED BLADE BROADHEAD. FIRST OVIOUS ADVANTAGE IS ACCURACY. SECONDLY, THE MECHANICALS HAVE TREMENDOUS CUTTING DIAMETERS. YOU COULDN'T SHOOT A FIXED BLADE BROADHEAD WITHMATCHING DIAMETERS. THIRD ADVANTAGE IS SAFETY. MECHSBLADES ARE NOT EXPOSED TO YOU LIKE FIXED. I ACTUALLY CUT A STRING WITH A FIXED WHEN I WAS YOUNGER. THE BIGGEST PUBLICIZED "ADVANTAGE" FIXED HAVE ISPENETRATION. THERE AGAIN MODERN BOWS ELIMINATED THIS AS A FACTOR. ITS CALLED EXCESSIVE KINETIC ENERGY. I HAVE KILLED 70 OR 80 DEER WITH MECHS. 98% WERE COMPLETE PASS THRU. I HAVE BROKEN JUST ABOUT EVERY BONE ON A DEER YOU CAN THINK OF.THE GREATEST DISPLAY ON PENETRATION I HAD WAS APESKY DOE WHO WOULDN'T STICK HER BODY IN HARMS WAY. THE SHOT WAS A 18 YDS. I PUT IT IN HER EAR AND IT PASSED THROUGH HER CHEEK. ARROW WAS BURIED 10 YARDSBEYOND TARGET.

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Not exactly something to be proud of... [:'(]

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My thoughts exactly! [:@] :(

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EXCUSE ME, I MEANT THE OPPOSITE CHEEK. THE ARROW PASSED THROUGH HER BRAIN. THIS WAS THE CLEANEST KILL POSSIBLE. AS A HUNTER, IT IS YOUR DUTY TO MAKE THE CLEANEST KILL POSSIBLE. SHE DROPPED IN HER TRACKS. I WILL NOT SHY AWAY FROM MY STATEMENT. I HAVE SAT DOWN TO DINNER WITH SEVERAL OF YOUR " HUNTING HEROS" AND THEY ALL CONSIDERED THIS AN ETHICAL SHOT.THIS SHOT IS NO DIFFERENT THAN A GUN HUNTER BREAKING DOWN A DEER. WITH ONLY ONE EXCEPTION,IT IS EITHER A CLEAN KILL OR A CLEAN MISS. IF YOU DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THE SHOT DON'T TAKE IT. I DIDN'T FEEL LIKE CREATING A CONTROVERSY THIS MORNING BUT OPINIONS VARY.

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nice shot, anything under 20 yards i can hit quarters almost all day long. the ear hole is over size of a half dollar. If your comfortable taking the shot, take it. The brain is certainly a clean quick kill. I saw on outdoor channel of hunters shooting the neck of deer. more chances of wounding the animal in the neck than the head. By all means however, if you have a clear shot to the vitals, take it before attempting a shot to the head.
Im not trying to cause an arguement, just my .02 cents.

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by the way, yall use the grim reaper mechanicals at all?

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Well, I feel a need to speak up about a head shot. The problem isn't that a brain shot won't kill an animal immediately. And the problem isn't that the best shot in the world can drill a quarter every shot.

The problem is that a deer can move its head before the arrow gets there and the arrow can wind up shattering the jaw. The deer then dies a long painful death from starving. It has happened, and anybody witnessing it gets a sour view of bowhunting.

And it doesn't matter how fast the bow is, a deer can move its headjust enough to cause bad results. Besides that, a deer can decide to look up or check the wind right at the release.

That is why a head shot is not a recommended shot. I don't post to be judgmental, just to add something to think about.

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your point in well accepted and considered. I just spoke about what I read and did not fully think about consequences of those actions, sorry.
However, an animal can be wounded easily while shooting at the head, neck, or the vitals. Sorry, for any disturbances

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Yeah but a shot at the lungs has to miss by a good amount before you just wound a deer. If you can't hit a lung then you need to practice more.

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SHE DIDN'T OFFER A BROADSIDE DOUBLE LUNG. A TREE COMPLETELY BLOCKED THEM. I HAVEHARVESTED OVER 125 WHITETAILS AND I HAVE ONLY SHOT 2 DEER IN THE HEAD. 1 BOW 1 GUN. SPECIFIC SITUATIONS APPLIED. THIS IS NOT A COMMON PRACTICE.

THE ORIGINAL COMMENT WAS TO PROMOTE THE POSITIVE ADVANTAGE OF MECHANICAL BROADHEADS, NOT A CONTROVERSY OVER PROPER SHOT PLACEMENT OR ETHICS.

FOR THE RECORD, A RESPONSE TO THE JAW HIT. IF A DEER IS STANDING AND REACTS TO A SHOT. THE DEER'S NATURAL TENDENCY IS TO DROP OR DUCK. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A CLEAN MISS OVER THE TOP OF THE DEER. SO MINUS AN ARCHER'S POOR ACCURACY(SHOOTING LOW)THE JAW HIT IS OUT OF QUESTION. THANKS FOR THE REPLY.

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I think your caps lock is stuck on!