Crossbow broadhead for turkeys
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 34
Crossbow broadhead for turkeys
Hi all,
I am allowed to shoot turkey at my location with a crossbow. The broadhead requirement is that i use a broadhead with a minimum of 7/8 inch cutting.
I usually use Excalibur Boltcutters with 1 1/16 cutting for deer so technically I could use these for turkey also.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
G.
I am allowed to shoot turkey at my location with a crossbow. The broadhead requirement is that i use a broadhead with a minimum of 7/8 inch cutting.
I usually use Excalibur Boltcutters with 1 1/16 cutting for deer so technically I could use these for turkey also.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
G.
#2
Hi all,
I am allowed to shoot turkey at my location with a crossbow. The broadhead requirement is that i use a broadhead with a minimum of 7/8 inch cutting.
I usually use Excalibur Boltcutters with 1 1/16 cutting for deer so technically I could use these for turkey also.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
G.
I am allowed to shoot turkey at my location with a crossbow. The broadhead requirement is that i use a broadhead with a minimum of 7/8 inch cutting.
I usually use Excalibur Boltcutters with 1 1/16 cutting for deer so technically I could use these for turkey also.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
G.
There is a good possibility that if you miss the vitals, the head or take front on or rear shots you blow through the bird and it takes off without a trail to follow.
#3
Typical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Posts: 507
I just use the head I use for deer and everthing else. I use the NAP 100 gr thunderhead. I would say use the head you have if it works good for you. Like was posted the kill zone is small. I watched some youtube video and alot of body shots seemed to result in lost birds, however neck hits seemed to be quick recoveries. I am no expert I have only shot 2 birds with my crossbow. I aimed for the base of the neck I figure if I miss no harm done it should be a clean miss. The two I shot one dropped immediately and didn't move. The other ran about 60 yds and tipped over.