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Old 01-29-2002 | 06:07 PM
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what kind of broadheads do I need to use on turks! THANKS!
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Old 01-29-2002 | 07:01 PM
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As I see it, if whatever braodhead you're using for deer will work fine. I'm probably going to use 125 grain Rocky Mountain 3 -blade fixed, or possibly a 100 grain mechanical.
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Old 01-29-2002 | 09:47 PM
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The thing to remember when bow hunting turkey is that if the bird don't drop dead on the spot, he won't fly or run as far if the arrow stays in him. Most broadheads made for turkey have dull tips and only partially sharpend blades that don't allow a pass through shot. I use the Spitfire "Gobbler Getter" but there are many.
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Old 01-30-2002 | 12:40 AM
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I would also recommend a mechanical...larger cutting diameter the better. Even with the wide blades, these are tough birds to bring down, so shot placement is critical. Last spring I shot a big tom broadside with what looked like a good hit(knock him down, but must have been a bit forward) and he flew off with my arrow...we looked for him for two days with no luck. I was using a 100 gr. Spitfire w/a adder behind it, usually a good combination for me. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes...I wouldn't have believed it.

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Old 01-30-2002 | 07:08 AM
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i use a wasp jak-hammer that i missed a deer with. the broadhead is still in good shape, but the point is a little dulled as well as the blades..
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Old 01-30-2002 | 08:00 AM
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I always liked Rocketheads.Its a mechanical broadhead that gives you a full 2 inch cutting diameter.A stopper I think is a must on any turkey arrow.Old Dog is exactly right keep that arrow in em and they wont go very far! <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Old 01-30-2002 | 08:34 AM
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Definitely want to keep the arrow in the bird like O.D. and B.G.2 mentioned.

A mechanical head is the way I go about it as well. I also turn the poundage on my bow down from what I use during deer season for two reasons.
1) It further retards penetration
2) It makes the bow easier to hold at full draw since you may well find yourself holding for a while.
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