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Old 10-26-2005 | 08:36 PM
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I shot Muzzy 3 blades this year but i was wondering if i should try the 4 blades or stick with the 3's. I heard that with the 4's you could get better penetration but i don't know if i want to get rid of the cutting diameter. Please tell me what you use or suggest.

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Old 10-26-2005 | 08:45 PM
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From what I've read, 4 blades will typically get less penetration than 3 blades.

More blades = more surface area = more friction as it passes through flesh.
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Old 10-26-2005 | 09:08 PM
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I shoot four blades because that happens to be the first pack of Muzzys that I bought. I just stuck with them.
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Old 10-26-2005 | 09:23 PM
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Four blade will drop faster! I don't think it really matters just hit him where it counts!!!
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Old 10-26-2005 | 10:22 PM
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I would go with a 3 blade no matter what brand I was using.
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Old 10-26-2005 | 10:34 PM
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I've shot both 3 and 4 blad muzzy's as well as 4 blade heads in other brands. Both heads provide excellent penetration, however, if your bow is not tuned correctly penetration will be affected. Cutting diameter is a small issue to me. I prefer the 4-blades in everything I shoot because more blades = more sutting surface = more tissue damage.I also like a more small profile head. Good luck.
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Old 10-27-2005 | 02:52 AM
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I have used them both and I get better flight with the 4 blade. I hear people say one penetrates better or one cuts better and I think that's a bunch of bull. If both are sharp and shot from a well tuned bow you will not tell any difference on a deer. Just shoot the one you get the best flight with and you'll do fine with either.
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Old 10-27-2005 | 03:24 AM
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http://www.broadheadtests.com/FAQ.html
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Old 10-27-2005 | 09:42 AM
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Either will work. For what its worth, John Muz has said that most people at Muzzy shoot 4 blades.
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Old 10-27-2005 | 10:01 AM
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Boith are great broadheads. when your talkign about the 100 grain version in either styke I don't think it much matters if it's 4 or 3 blade. I have used both & most of the time I like the 3 blade better. If I was going to shoot a Muzzy 4 blade for more cutting area it would not be the 100 grain model but instead it would be the 115 or 130 grain heads. I really like that 130 grain head. I wouldn't worry about it & I would shoot what you have. As far as penetration you won't notice any difference on deer sized animals.




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