Rocket Broadheads
02-15-2002, 05:47 PM
#11
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Jackson, Missouri
Posts: 7,051
RE: Rocket Broadheads
Frank,
The miniblaster's blades are 1 3/4, as are the miniblaster 3L (that designates a flare or outturn on the ends of the blade. Rocket says "large extended tips for quick opening at lower speeds."
There's also a miniblaster 3XL (extra-long tips), plus the blades for the Sidewinder are 1 3/4" as well.
Of course, since you'll be buying a Bowtech, you could look at using Rocket's Sledgehammer, featuring 150 grains of a full 3 1/2" cutting diameter "made in response to demand from customers shooting 80+ pounds who were slicing through whitetails and still looking for their arrows!" <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
The miniblaster's blades are 1 3/4, as are the miniblaster 3L (that designates a flare or outturn on the ends of the blade. Rocket says "large extended tips for quick opening at lower speeds."
There's also a miniblaster 3XL (extra-long tips), plus the blades for the Sidewinder are 1 3/4" as well.
Of course, since you'll be buying a Bowtech, you could look at using Rocket's Sledgehammer, featuring 150 grains of a full 3 1/2" cutting diameter "made in response to demand from customers shooting 80+ pounds who were slicing through whitetails and still looking for their arrows!" <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
02-16-2002, 10:57 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 2,820
RE: Rocket Broadheads
I have been shooting the Rocket 100gr Hammerheads and I love them. They have since came out with the Steel heads, these are suppose to be much tuffer than the Hammerheads. I will be going to the steel heads next!! As far as mechanical heads go, the Rocket brand has proved itself very well.
02-16-2002, 12:56 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Vinton VA
Posts: 2,978
RE: Rocket Broadheads
Overall all of the Rocket heads I have tested have been pretty good. My biggest complaint with them is that their blades are not sharp enough out of the box. I have yet to find one that will shave hair. Other than that they are well made heads, with my favorite being the steel heads.
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02-16-2002, 07:39 PM
#14
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: jackson new jersey
Posts: 301
RE: Rocket Broadheads
Does Rocket have an e-mail address, I leave phone messages all the time about their dull blades, maybe if they hear enough complaining they'll find a new way to sharpen their blades.
02-17-2002, 08:07 AM
#15
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: St Anthony MN USA
Posts: 9
RE: Rocket Broadheads
I like the 125 Steelhead better than the 100 grain. The tip extends further in front of the blades which should minimize a chance for deflection. I know a 5x5 elk and 10 point whitetail that sure didn't like the 125!
I agree that they are poorly sharpened. I use a fine stone to get them to shave, but sure shouldn't have to do that. Rockets web page and email address is at http://www.rocketaerohead.com/Produc...duct_line.html
I met the owner of Vortex broadheads in southern AZ in January. He has me convinced to try the Mini-Max 3. I like the way he could take a plier to the blade and twist it like a pretzel without it breaking.
I agree that they are poorly sharpened. I use a fine stone to get them to shave, but sure shouldn't have to do that. Rockets web page and email address is at http://www.rocketaerohead.com/Produc...duct_line.html
I met the owner of Vortex broadheads in southern AZ in January. He has me convinced to try the Mini-Max 3. I like the way he could take a plier to the blade and twist it like a pretzel without it breaking.
