I shoot a Halon 6 (28.5" DL) at 62lbs with Carbon Express Maxima Reds with a total weight (assuming 125 grain tip) of 405 grains. Should I be opting for the "Low KE" version of the NAP Killzones or the regular Killzones?
If I can shoot through a doe's shoulder and still got about 5"-6" of penetration into dirt with a 1 3/4" 3 blade then you should be fine with a 2" 2 blade. I have a short draw but with my setup I can get about 295 fps with a 391 grain arrow. Some people say different but I say go for it.
I agree 100%. I find it funny that my last post just above yours got a Dislike on it. Really? The main thing is putting your shot where it is suppose to go! Some people I tell ya.
That pretty much holds true for every projectile, broadhead, bullet, or rock, I suppose. I guess I was under the impression that the "Low KE" version was mechanically different (i.e. lower closure retention force) compared to the regular Killzone version. The problem is that NAP never quantifies what it means by "Low KE". Heck, is 25 ft.lbs. "low"? or even 50 ft.lbs "low"? Or, is this simply a 1-3/4" version vs. a 2" version? I just wasn't sure if I was in the "Low KE" camp shooting a 28.5" 60# Halon with 400gr arrows or not.
I shoot a 28.5" - 60# Strother or K&K but I only shoot fixed blade heads and animals fall over with my set up. Never shot the NAP's to give you any feedback.
From what I can tell, the low ke versions they have slightly shorter blades but put them at a more swept back angle.
Answering a technical question about a BH with "shot placement" justified a dislike. Well Dua! Great insight telling him he needs to hit the deer in the right spot.
i don't think your in the Low KE camp shooting 60lbs 28.5" DL, I believed the Low KE broad heads were for the 45-50lb and under a 27" shooters. I have been shooting the c.o.c Killzones with your same specs and have had no problems with them opening or penetrating.
I shoot the same set-up in a Heli-m, half a dozen deer have fallen to a Killzone so far with all but one that was quartering away a little steep being a clean pass through. You should be absolutely fine with that set up.
The only difference between the KZ and KZ Low KE is.......... THE CUTTING DIAMETER. 1/4" is the only difference, 1/8" on each side. I was shooting a 72lb HTR with a 470gr arrow and I opted for the Low KE. I shot lots of animals with my 72lb Chill and 464gr arrow and never had a pass-thru with the KZ. Here are my thoughts... 1. If you compare the holes between the two... You'll never notice a distance 2. Low KE's do penetrate better, that's simple physics. 3. Any broadhead that goes through lungs or heart will work. Personally, I don't buy a broadhead to kill the animal when I shoot it in the lungs, my field tips will do that. I buy a broadhead that gives me the best chance of recovery when I make a bad shot. Recovery is more likely when you have a blood trail, bad shots (especially from tree stands) may have a higher entrance wound (which doesn't bleed much) and may be plugged with digestive organs. In 99% of these cases, I would take an exit hole over a 1/4" larger entrance hole. 4. If you want the best of both worlds, shoot spitfire Maxx or spitfire XXX. Better penetration, same size holes and 3 blades for more cutting surface. Good luck!
Hallelujah! A civil and informative broadhead thread! Points, counter-points, information and discussion, this was by far the best broadhead thread I have read on here. Great information on KE Broadheads Dubbya. I had not considered those points before. Good luck Bow Duke.
What kind of dirt is that? I couldn't get 7 inches of penetration into the ground with an 80lb bow shooting a 500 grain arrow from three feet up. That's without passing through a deer. Did it happen to pass through a couple of steel barrels also?
