i am gearing up for turkeys and not sure what i want to use for a bh. i will be using 100 grain inserts and can use 65 gran adaptors if need be.here is what i have.
160 Stos
175 Ace
150 WW
160 Magnus 1
Any of those heads will ruin a gobbler's day.
pretty much what i figured, was kind of looking to see what people thought about 2 blade vs three for turkeys?
To quote joebuck, " Use the same thing you use for deer, your most accurate setup"
I would use which ever one I have the most confidence in. 2,3, or 4 blade it really doesn't matter if it doesn't go through the vitals.
i am actually using a different bow for deer that already had matched arrows and bh's. looking for the best set up for my Kanati which at my draw is about 48 pounds.
I have only used two blades, because I am pitiful at sharpening 3 blades. However, 6 turkeys so far have not complained when shot with 2 blades; they just fell over.
Don't matter I can't hit one no how :thumbsup:
Centaur just curious as to what your set up is for turkeys? 6 birds with the bow is something to be VERY proud of!!!
Ken,
I use my deer setup, which currently is my Big Jim TC, 55#, wood arrows, and I'm currently liking Magnus, Stos, Zwickeys, or Aces. My arrow/broadhead weight is around 625 grains.
Drew, after seeing you shoot at last years stump shoot, I find that hard to believe.
Is a heavy arrow needed for turkeys ?
Good luck Kenny.
i'm leaning towards the heavy ace as i am getting good flight. i have some special arrows curtsy of Killdeer that i will be using.
Did you have to curtsy to Killie to get them? :scared: ;) I've missed turkeys with Snuffers, STOS, Magnus, Treesharks and a stone point. This year it will be time to try either a 140 grain Grizzly with 100 grain adapter or 160 Grain Kodiak with 42 grain adapter. Just waiting on the Kodiaks to see which fly better. I always had good luck getting those big ACE heads to fly well! Good luck to you. :thumbsup:
I use the same 125 gr Woodsman I use on deer and elk, so any of your choices should be adequate.
Im goin with the STOS as well. Don Thomas has killed tons of birds with 2blades. A bad shot is a bad shot with any head put it in the kill and you got turkey!
Sitka spruce arrows with 160 gr Snuffers.... :thumbsup:
I'm on a roll with turkeys at the moment. Killed four in a row in Spring/Fall seasons. First bird was killed with a Muzzy four blade Phantom....dropped her in her tracks. The other 3 were all with Razorcaps and none went farther than 20 yards. The RC's are similar to the Woodsman.
Kenny's curtsy would be better with a kilt.
I think you should go with the woodsmen and your insert, if you can't score the 250 grain VPAs that you are looking for in the classifieds.
I am using 175 grains with those arrows, but my fingers probably act differently than yours. Maybe I should try heavier heads as well?
Three blades fly like field points if your spine isn't perfect, and will make a bigger hole or holes.
Killdeer
VPA Spurs. No barbed versions will be out in a week or so. 125 and 150 gr., Still have a few 100 and 150gr barbed versions. 125s are sold out. checkout vparchery.com and rayzor-vpa.com webstore
Fall turkey 2011. 175 ACE head, cedar shaft. under 45 yrd recovery.
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QuoteOriginally posted by 2Blade:
A bad shot is a bad shot with any head put it in the kill and you got turkey!
2 blade....FWIW.... believe me there are times with turkeys (or an any animal) that you'll be glad to have a big multi-blade head on the end of your arrow!
Snuffers and Bullheads, WW's would be fine.
I have killed a turkey with every head you mentioned except the Ace. I am with Guru, and prefer the largest broadhead I can get to fly well with turkeys. Good luck!
All those heads will work great,I have used most of them and more,2 choice snuffer or big jim 3 blade,1 choice to hammer them is simmons tree shark,2" wide,every turkey I hit with them have not taken a step.Good luck!
Brother Ken,
I too believe in 3 blades.
I have snuffers on BH adapters or glue on, or VPAs 300grs screw in for you. Your call
Drew: Stop lying brother :) :)
F-Manny
Manny, Drew is sending me 3 VPA's that i will use for turkey and deer. can't wait to try them!!
If you want a big 3 blade we just finished another run of 1 1/4" cut VPAs that Guru likes. 250 screw on and 200 glue on. They will be in the rayzorvpa.com webstore soon.
Since the vital area is small (about fist sized) I like the largest BH I can get sharp and that flies well. Great success with big Snuffers. Good luck!
QuoteOriginally posted by rayzor150:
If you want a big 3 blade we just finished another run of 1 1/4" cut VPAs that Guru likes. 250 screw on and 200 glue on. They will be in the rayzorvpa.com webstore soon.
Good news Ray! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
rayzor that's good news! I was only able to get 1 pack of 1 1/4" from Big Jim as it was the last one! And from Guru's posts they will be terror on deer and turkeys...as long as I can get a shot! I still can't decide on that or the Simmons though.
I've been getting the PMs and emails on these since I posted. I just ordered some stiffer spined arrows and am going to give them a try myself. I am confirming pricing on them as I know they are a few bucks more than the 1 1/8". If you want some send me a PM, email me at ray@vparchery.com, or contact me through the rayzor-vpa.com webstore. We just made a small run and it will be a while before we run them again.