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Practice broadheads

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by ScentLokSoldierUSA, Aug 21, 2015.

  1. ScentLokSoldierUSA

    ScentLokSoldierUSA Weekend Warrior

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    I have been shooting my practice Rage broadheads. I'm dialed in. I'm just wondering in your guy's experience, do you trust the practice heads as much as the real thing? Or do you shoot your real broadheads and then resharpen them?
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  2. BigPhil_H

    BigPhil_H Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I trust them. However, I can only speak of Rage as that is the only expandable I've shot. No need to go to anything else. They get the job done. I'm thinking about experimenting with the Hypodermics this year, I've heard a lot of good talk. But yes, I trust the practice heads.
     
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    patches2565 Weekend Warrior

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    No difference in Grimm reaper practice vs real. Fly just as straight 100% of the time


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    MnHunterr Legendary Woodsman

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    I use a real slick trick. No use to resharpen them... I just never use my practice tip for hunting.


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  5. SharpEyeSam

    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    I have been shooting Rage broadheads and practice heads since they hit the market. The practice heads fly just like the broadheads. I never shoot a Rage broadhead at a target. They have flown the same for me.
     
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    I buy new every year... last years broadheads are this years practice ..
     
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    There is a way you can put a small amount of clear scotch tape around blades and they won't deploy when they hit the target. You just have to tape it after every shot. I have done this before and it works, but it's a slow process!

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  8. CJCullen

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    Same as others have said, the rage practice tip flies just like the real thing.
     
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    jeremy421 Weekend Warrior

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    Swhacker practice heads fly the same as real ones. I questioned the same thing. shot real one with a lil tape around end to keep it from deploying. Flew the same...set my mind at easy. I do the same as others, old heads become practice heads.
     
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    used2belucky Weekend Warrior

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    i second that for the reapers. in my experience the 1 3/8" 100gr fly right with my field points out to 50yards.
     

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