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Another Broadhead Question?

Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by cavicity2, May 13, 2011.

  1. cavicity2

    cavicity2 Weekend Warrior

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    I am planning to try out some mechanical/pseudo-mechanical broadheads this year and have read just about every review on the BHs I'm considering; Bloodrunner 2-blade, Bloodrunner 3-blade and the Spitfire. I haven't found any real feedback on arrow speed, kinetic energy, or draw weight that directly correlates to knock-down power/penetration.

    I shoot a PSE stingray at ~60 lbs. Is this setup sufficient to use these BHs? I'm leaning towards the 2 blade bloodrunner right now.

    Also, as an FYI, NAP has a $10 rebate for Thunderheads, Spitfires, Bloodrunners and the 360 capture rest.
     
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    In general, at 60#'s DW, I do not think the 2 blade bloodrunner or the 2 blade rage are good choice. I would look at something with a smaller cutting surface like the 3 blade bloodrunner.
     
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    I agree with bruce, it takes alot of energy to push a 2+ inch cut through a mature whitetail. Of the 3, I would go with the 3 blade bloodrunner. You should get a nice entry hole, which will be good if don't achieve a pass through. The spitfires are a great head but the entry hole is relatively small and if you don't get a pass through your blood trail might not be the best. Hope this helps a little and let us know what you go with.
     
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    I personaly would stay witha fixed blade at 60#'s
    But it depends on what your current ke is. You could always go with the rage 40ke pack that they sell thats what a buddy of mine was going to do but the he bought a new z7 and well im sure you understand.
     
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    Thanks for the input. I'm leaning towards the 3-blade Bloodrunner now. I love my bow (of course, I would love an EZ7, much better), but it will only let me get up to 65 lb. If I maxed out the draw weight, would that make enough of a difference in KE to use the 2 blade? I'm not sure about my arrow weight, but they are Carbon Express Maximas, purchased last year.
     
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    In general, probably not. There are other factors involved in penetration that have much more influence than DW. The 3 blade will do the job just fine and be a little more forgiving. No need to try and make a large cutting surface 2 blade work.
     
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