Montec and Poor Blood Trails??
#1
Montec and Poor Blood Trails??
Ok, I have been reading quite a bit onthe siteslately about the lack of blood trails with Montec heads. I chose the Montec to replace the tried and true Rocky Mountain Ironhead 125 that I have used for the past 10 years or so. I have not had a chance to shoot an animal with the Montec yet, but am a little skeptical. What are the reasons you have seen poor blood trails with the Montec? What head would you recommend as a replacement for the Ironhead? Been thinking Slick Tricks or Strikers are about as close of a replacement for the Ironhead as I can find. Any advice would be appreciated.
#4
RE: Montec and Poor Blood Trails??
I never had a problem with Montecs. The ONLY complaint I have is they weren't as sharp as I like them out of the box. However, it wasn't a big deal, because they are easy to sharpen. I found the blood trails to be very good.
I switched to the G5 Striker, and I'm not lookin' back. These heads are "scary" sharp, tough as hell, and I like the replaceable blades.
If you do go with the Montec, I don't think you'll be unsatisfied.
I switched to the G5 Striker, and I'm not lookin' back. These heads are "scary" sharp, tough as hell, and I like the replaceable blades.
If you do go with the Montec, I don't think you'll be unsatisfied.
#6
RE: Montec and Poor Blood Trails??
The Striker is one really nasty head. I shot a squirrel with one (I know, not a deer...but read on!) and it stuck about 1' in the ground. Took it out, cleaned it up, shot another squirrel, and still have the head. They are definitely a TOUGH head.
#8
RE: Montec and Poor Blood Trails??
ORIGINAL: ABarOfSoap
the only problem i had with my montecs is they come out of the box really dull, because they want you to buy there sharpner... kinda smart actually.
the only problem i had with my montecs is they come out of the box really dull, because they want you to buy there sharpner... kinda smart actually.
#9
RE: Montec and Poor Blood Trails??
Thanks for the replies, I hate to have to change broadheads but must move on because Rocky Mnt does not make them anymore. I have been tinkering with sharpening the heads and have been using the wet/dry sand paper method. It is amazing how sharp I can get these heads with minimal effort. I really just need to put one thought the plumbing of an animal and call it good.