Germ,

When you shot the turkey that way was there any damage to the breast meat? Was the bird a complete mess?

Did you recover your arrow? How far was it from where you hit the bird? What poundage are you shooting?

Thanks

Tom

Way to go Germ and I could sense the excitement in your voice during your phone call. Fantastic job and great photos too.

Gary ..... I voted longbeard[:@]

Hey man, congrats ... I love the pics ... the blind looks great awesome job!

that is some good work

My hen might have went an inch if she fell forwardI used the gulliotine it flew straight killed her dead and there was no damage to the meat. Just something to consider for next year. Congrats on the bird!

Sure it isn't shot placement? My turkey last year went 0 yards. He just flopped around after a hit with an 85gr 1 3/8" fixed blade. Could have been a total fluke though. I am no turkey expert. In fact, I know just about nothing about turkeys or turkey hunting. Question above is an honest one, not meant to be a smart comment.

Yes, it definatly is shot placement. You can kill them no problem with a fixed blade..i do anyway. I do however feel that mechanicals with a larger cutting diameter allow for a little more error. They also slow down while expanding and may help to keep the arrow in the bird.

I lost about 25% of the breast meat, the bird was not a complete mess. I skinned him with no problem.

Yes I recoverd my arrow about 5 yds from whereI shot the turkey.

I am shooting 68 lbs

I am sure it is, I also shot one of my older Montec's that is not as sharp.

MichaelHunsucker where do you aim? Do you wait for the bird to get in a certain position?

I hit this bird right up the shoot(butt), the arrow did come out the right breast. I did take part of the right lung out.

Just wondering?

I really perfer a head on shot or a facing away shot. I think that it is easier to pick a spot on the bird. However, you do have a better chance of breaking a leg, or a wing with a broadside shot...

Also, when i shot that jake this year i shot him facing, right in the chest and the arrow went straight out his back and was above the breast meat so none of it got damaged.