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Title: Cutthroat broadheads for Turkey?
Post by: dresnor on April 12, 2017, 08:16:00 PM
I really like what I am seeing with these broadheads but I haven't seen much about using them on turkeys.

Has anyone out there had good luck with the Cutthroats on turkeys? I have read that most people like a 3 blade broadhead for turkeys but I will be hunting bear and deer with the same broadhead and single bevel 2 blade heads were highly recommended for larger game.

I am looking to buy my first broadheads for traditional archery and these look great. With the start up costs of this sport I am trying to not buy a bunch of different types of broadheads right off.

Jeremy
Title: Re: Cutthroat broadheads for Turkey?
Post by: ChuckC on April 12, 2017, 09:06:00 PM
I think you will get a lot of answers based upon a lot of folks experiences.  Although I have yet to bloody a Cutthroat, I carry them and can get them so sharp I can run it down my arm and leave no hair.  I am gonna guess you put that, or any sharp head, inside a turkey IN THE RIGHT SPOT, and it will work fine.   All I can say is they fly very well for me, they sharpen up nice, and they look cool as well !
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Post by: tracker12 on April 13, 2017, 07:43:00 AM
What Chuck said.
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Post by: creekwood on April 13, 2017, 08:37:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by dresnor:
I have read that most people like a 3 blade broadhead for turkeys
Jeremy
I don't think that is an accurate statement.  I think the preference is pretty well mixed between 2 blade and 3 blade.  I myself prefer a 2 blade but don't do what I do because I say so.  There are lots of quality broadheads out there and they all work well.
Title: Re: Cutthroat broadheads for Turkey?
Post by: Ray Lyon on April 13, 2017, 09:43:00 AM
I've killed turkeys with two blade and 3 blade heads. Placement, placement, placement. The hollow bones and feathers of a turkey will absorb a lot of momentum from an arrow. If you're using a 3 blade, make sure you've got a bow/arrow combination to push it through.  

Personally, whatever your regular big game setup is, I'd just use that for turkeys and keep the shot within your comfort range that you can hit a fist size target. Look at the pinned posts at the top of the forum for shot placement. That is the key.
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Post by: kadbow on April 13, 2017, 09:56:00 AM
I have two buddies that killed turkeys this year with cutthroats, they work fine.  I am a three blade guy.
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Post by: K2 on April 13, 2017, 11:33:00 AM
I got my Colorado turkey with a Cutthroat broadhead.  Worked great.  Ken
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Post by: centaur on April 13, 2017, 01:56:00 PM
Haven't used Cutthroats, but I have taken turkeys with Grizzly single bevels as well as various other 2 blades. As stated, put one in the right place and you'll be having turkey dinner.
Title: Re: Cutthroat broadheads for Turkey?
Post by: dresnor on April 14, 2017, 12:04:00 PM
Thanks everyone, I will order some cutthroat broadheads soon.

Jeremy
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Post by: FerretWYO on April 14, 2017, 12:29:00 PM
Though I have not taken one myself with one I can tell you they guys at RMSGear who designed this head are avid and dedicated turkey hunters. They and their group just slayed a passel of gobblers with them a couple weeks ago and I know many over the years since inception have had great luck with them.
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Post by: BRONZ on April 15, 2017, 11:44:00 PM
Agreed. My daughter took a 26 lb bird with a Stinger last year. 2 blade; 3 blade...just find the boiler room and the lights go out.

I said that like finding that boiler room is easy...    :archer2:
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Post by: old_goat2 on April 16, 2017, 02:48:00 AM
Well, the Clums have been slaying them like usual in Nebraska with them, if you're on Instagram, follow rmsgear to see the videos