Gobbler Guillotine
#1
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Gobbler Guillotine
I bought the new gobbler guillotine heads in the four inch cutting diameter
and I have a question about penetration. When I shoot them into a styrofoam target I get about 5-6 inches of penetration. Do you think that will be enough to reach the vitals on a turkey if I made a body shot? Let me know what you think.
and I have a question about penetration. When I shoot them into a styrofoam target I get about 5-6 inches of penetration. Do you think that will be enough to reach the vitals on a turkey if I made a body shot? Let me know what you think.
#2
RE: Gobbler Guillotine
Those heads weren't made or intended for "body shots" on turkeys, they were made and intended to use for head and neck shots. I'd be surprised if the blades will hold together enough and/or get enough penetration on a body shot. Just shoot for the head and/or neck and you should be OK with them!
#4
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Brethren MI USA
Posts: 229
RE: Gobbler Guillotine
Heck, I can think of several turkey's I've seen shot with normal broadheads that barely penetrated a turkey...in my opinion they are tougher than deer when it comes to penetration. These heads would barely make a dent if you made a body shot. These were designed for head shots...that's how you use them. Good luck this season.
#9
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Milesburg Pa
Posts: 67
RE: Gobbler Guillotine
I havent killed a turkey with my bow yet but I hope to at least get a shot this year. I'm not the kind of guy that gets everything mounted either but if I would kill a nice gobbler with my bow I might be tempted. But I dont think my taxidermist could do alot with a turkey without a head.
#10
RE: Gobbler Guillotine
I got 2 turkeys with my bow last year. Passthrough on the first one and headshot on the second one. the broadhead lodged in his skull. YOu said you are getting 5-6" of penetration.. somehow I think that would mess a turkey up bad.