Being new to bow hunting I am going turkey hunting this spring. I will probably use NAP broadheads but I am curious to know if it is better to use a lighter grain arrow or the same as you use for deer? I have shot the thunderheads and like the penetration (at least the practice ones) and I was pretty accurate at 20, 30, 50 yds. but I don't think I will be shooting that far out. Also would adding or removing wieght help. I been shooting FMJ 340 and considering up to a 400 for elk next fall. Any input would be great.
If your bow is shooting on with your deer setup i dont think there is any reason to change. You will get adequate penetration. ( with turkeys you dont want to get a pass through)
You can stick with your deer hunting set up if you like. Turkeys are tough, and you want to create as much shock to the bird as possible, and in my opinion, put a big hole in them. Check out episodes 2 & 3 from the Bowhunt Or Die videos, and you will see a few different set ups some of us on the staff are using, such as different broadheads. Good luck with your choices and with the turkeys this Spring!
Thanks for the feedback. However, I did find out that expandables are not legal in my state. So what about the 2-blade setup vs a standard 3 or 4 blade for turkey? Some two blades make a large hole but what about the flight and accuracy?
Same here, I use the same setup for Turks as I do for Deer! I like a good Mechanical for Turkeys. I rarely get a pass through on Turkeys! Those plume feathers seem to wad up in the broadhead and ack like a brake!
