shockwaves? the way to go?
09-27-2002, 08:40 AM
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: north syracuse ny USA
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shockwaves? the way to go?
myquestion regarding the shockwaves are these--how true do they fly compared to field points? are they really as great as they say, as far as bone penetration? that huge splitting head on them looks mean, but how effective is it, and how much does it effect flight patterns?
09-27-2002, 08:44 AM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SE North Dakota
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RE: shockwaves? the way to go?
I am trying them this year for the first time. Shooting them at targets, I got great arrow flight, and the arrow blew right through my target, and left a huge hole. I can't wait to try them out on a deer.
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09-27-2002, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cincinnati oh USA
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RE: shockwaves? the way to go?
They are good but the one problem I had with them is that the big tip can break off from the ferrule if you hit something hard. That is why I either use the GKF Demon, Reaper or the Rocket Steelhead 100. All of them are good, good luck this season!
09-27-2002, 11:22 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Midway Ky USA
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RE: shockwaves? the way to go?
Okay, first I'm not a big shockwave fan. I could never get them to fly consistently with my setup. And finally, someone who appreciates Wasp Jackhammers as much as me Gutshot. These are a great mechanical. They fly true, almost as true as field points. I have shot two deer with the jackhammer SST (100gr) and the farthest any of them went was 60 yards. Great penetration, and makes a huge hole which is great for tracking, even if you don't have far to go. Good luck.
Kelly
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09-27-2002, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Grand Forks ND
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RE: shockwaves? the way to go?
I'm a Shockwave fan. Two complete pass thoughs have me convinced. Both heads had no damage whatsoever. The only broadhead I'd switch to if I were going to switch, and I'm not, would be to a fixed Muzzy. Check out 5-Shot's test results. The Shockwave rated very high among mechanicals.
09-27-2002, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Charlottesville IN USA
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RE: shockwaves? the way to go?
I killed two deer with my shockwaves last year,both dropped within 20 yds of where they were standing. The first one was on opening day ,shot high hit it in the spine deer went two feet straight down. Needed a pair of pliers to remove the broadhead when butchering,after cleaning it up you couldn't tell it from a new one. Second deer=complete passthrough dropped about 20 yds away in plain sight,I dont think he even new he was hit! They shoot just like my field tips. I wont use anything else,no need to. Dave
09-27-2002, 07:31 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
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Location: Vinton VA
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RE: shockwaves? the way to go?
They shoot great, and they are durable. I don't think they will penetrate bone like a Muzzy, but the tip does help to some degree. what really slows the penetration is the 1 1/4" blades. They are one of my favorite swing open type mechanical heads.
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09-27-2002, 08:05 PM
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: shockwaves? the way to go?
I used the shockwaves lastyear and will use them again this year. The one thing that I do is sharpen the tip of them. They are very dull and sharpening them I think helps out a bunch.
Here is a entrance hole from a 8 pt from last year, he went about 35 yards.
Here is a entrance hole from a 8 pt from last year, he went about 35 yards.