Most Common Arrow/ Broadhead Questions ANSWERED!
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"You should be afraid of your broad head when you to take it to the field". A truer statement has never been said. Sharp, sharp and sharper.
I pulled my Black Hornets out of the package and saw a teensy bit of rolled edge at the tip. I'm guessing the new guy was doing the sharpening that day. No biggie, easy fix with a fine stone and a strop.
THP is the best hunting youtube channel bar none
Ben Ladik Best hunting show ever that’s what I like to call it!
I think so to.
I've learned more from THP then any other UA-cam channel, book, or show/video. period. These guys go in with inexpensive gear my blue collar self can afford, and regularly kill deer, often from the ground, forget the tree stand.
2nd best for sure
Yep!!!Already switched. 660 or so 25% foc. Good arrow flight. Can't wait. Oh yeah, hunting out of a saddle as well. Cruzr xc, love it! Been bow hunting for over 30 years and switched everything.
How did the cruzr treat you? Thinking about buying one for this year
I would hit that like button 50 times if I could, a wealth of information
Thank you guys...I've begun my journey of adult broadheads due to you guys!
I've been bow hunting for 35 years and I can tell you in the past I've shot 350 grain arrows with 70 lb bows and muzzy broadheads and couldn't keep an arrow in a deer! Now That I'm older I've lightened up my draw to about 60 lb and I shoot 450 grain arrows with Magnus stingers and I still get passed throughs but with an easier shooting setup!
Guys there is nothing that you could do that is more important than this , I really appreciate the work that you guys are doing ,, bringing awareness to a problem with hunting is at the top of the list for things that we could do to make our sport better, thank you
I couldn’t agree more. This is what the sport needs most. Becoming the best hunter we can be. Finding animals makes you a great wildlife observer, but being able to ethically and effectively take down that animal makes you a great hunter.
I've been watching the Ranch Fairy for more than a year, now. Everything that he has laid out on high mass/high FOC has made complete sense. Yet, my hunting arrows are 455g including the 125g Montecs with an FOC of around 12% (27.5"DL, 55# DW). I've been watching THP easily as long, perhaps longer. Your interest in TRF and work with him have made me question my current set up. Still, "I will be good with my equipment" has been my attitude. Until, that is, I watched a 2016 MWWT where Zach puts a great shot on a deer that runs 200+ yards with a "porcupine quill" sticking out of its side. The shot was a good shot! But the outcome was less than ideal. Stripped my arrows bare. Just ordered 125gr inserts from Ethics Archery (and yes, I mentioned the Ranch Fairy). I will be bare shaft/nock tuning and searching for another broadhead to shoot. As Jake essentially said: I don't want the mistake to be the equipment that I choose to use. Absolutely agree! I have an ethical responsibility to the animal I hunt, to the hunting community, to the non-hunting community and to myself to shoot the most lethal arrow I can. I've been hunting for 2 years thus far and have passed up 5 opportunities because "the shot was not there." When the shot finally presents, I want to trust that the equipment I use is more than capable of working for "Plan B." Thanks to THP, TRF and the members of the Ashby Foundation for the great discussion of this critical topic.
I started thinking about going heavy after trying out my dad's 145gr fixed heads that he keeps as backups for his crossbow. I was impressed at how deep they penetrated on a block target, but I hunted with 100gr mechs last year and had two fail IN THE QUIVER. Made the call right then and there that I was going fixed. While I was looking at broadhead reviews, the THP hog hunt with Ranch Fairy came up. I knew I was on to something with those 145s, but now I know I'm headed down the right track. I'm too crippled to track a deer more than 100 yards. The closer to my blind I can anchor that whitetail to the ground, the better.
I wouldn’t overthink it so much man, people have been killing deer with arrows more a long time. The best equipment in the world will still not work at times. It’s bow hunting man, crazy stuff happens and that’s how it will always be.
@@lakeminnetonkaoutdoors7532 The deer gets a vote. All we can do is stack the odds in oyr favor as best we can.
1st step-perfect arrow flight achieved, 2nd step an arrow/insert/ broadhead trio with integrity, 3rd step your setup is quiet & your mindset is about what happens on contact with the target for a lethal & humane kill. We have months to prepare & an obligation to fulfill. Where I'm @ there is more deer per square mile than
25 years ago but shot opportunities have decreased due to more roadkill animals than ever. I sure was glad to see a buck I passed on in 2018 last Sunday bedded as I scouted from the road. With the best days still ahead I know that this 5 year old buck is #1 on the list & my setup is better than it was the 1st time around when his antlers didn't match his body like they do now.
I've been a bow hunter for 28 years. So u could say I've had my far share of in the field testing. I use 100 grains Wasp jackhammers and 400 grain gold tip arrows. I get bone crushing pass through shots consistently. I keep em razor sharp. They have never failed me. Puts em down quick. There are mechanicals out there like Wasp archery makes that are outstanding broadheads. Quality is the key not the type. Just a bow hunters self educated opinion. Love your guys work and vids.
I have used rocket steelhead mechanical for 15 years and almost always get a passthrough, but I try to shoot a 500 grain arrow or heavier.
@@timkaldahl those are good proven heads to
Just messaged Troy about my new build. Awesome guy he actually responded. My old 395g fletched arrows flew worse than my custom built 556g arrows bareshaft.
Alot of great information!! I always wondered why some of my arrows always hit a little sideways? Makes alot of sense, and now that I have a newer bow and shooting the rages I wasn't getting a pass through even though I'm shooting faster now. All makes sense now thanks to all of your time and effort!!! All of you guys deserve a pat on the back 👏👏👏👍👍👊👊
After watching lots of THP and Ranch Fairy, These guys have totally changed my mind on my arrow and broadhead setup (fairly light and mechanical) Great podcast too. No one dominated the conversation or talking over each other, just very informative.
Its funny because I thought you guys were exaggerating about the way bow shops react when you try to switch to high foc arrows, but I saw it first hand this week. They don't want you switching because it doesn't sell bows, and it doesn't sell packs of mechanical broadheads. Their focus is higher fps so that you can shoot a more level shot. Basically make up for people not knowing how to shoot. You guys are just more confirmation for me to go to this. 42lb draw,27 inch length.
I think people believe lighter, faster arrows are simply the result of archery evolution. But for 100’s of years, traditional archers instinctively gravitated toward heavier high FOC arrows. That was back before money was involved and effectiveness was the only parameter. The big bow companies know if people buy into the speed craze, they’ll constantly upgrade for the latest and greatest model bow. You’ve gotta ask yourself, what motivation led to the development of lighter faster arrows? Was it lethality, or profitability?
Most shops don't know shit about arrow building. It is incredibly frustrating.
The most relevant thing I've heard that applies to this came out of the tactical community. Don't be emotionally attached to your gear or tactics. Make decisions based on what works not because you didn't know that you spent your money wrong the first time.
Great video. I switched to medium weight shafts & fixed blades and gave up all the different expandables years ago. In the early 80's we only used aluminum shafts & fixed blades with super slow bows and always had effortless pass through's with the arrow buried 6 inches into the dirt as well. Technology came a long way but simple still works just fine.
So true.
I'm at 29.5" draw, 505 grain total weight, pulling 68lbs. I think i'm at a good happy medium of speed and penetration. Shooting 125g German Kinetics Silver Flames.
Man guys this is just amazing content. See I don’t t even bow hunt anymore (fixing to change that ) but I did grow up bow hunting with aluminum arrows and huge cut on contact heads that were super sharp. Watching y’all for the last few years has give me the itch to get another .... went to the bow shop the other day and everything was a freaking grand 😳 and looked like something from a Syfi movie 😂
Get a trad bow!!!
Get a mid-range/upper entry level RTH package. Out the door between $350-500. Then build some arrows from the ground up.
THP and Ranch Fairy my 2 favorite UA-camr's, wish this great wealth of knowledge was around 40 years ago when I first started bowhunting, it would have saved me some heartaches. Arrow length has an important part in achieving perfect arrow flight, surprised I haven't heard much said about it. I'm wanting to shoot a 315 grain single bevel broadhead this season, so I started testing with a full length (31" 300spine)arrow yesterday.(27.5" DL and 57# DW) 31" was to weak, cut down to 30" still to weak, testing 29" today and getting close, probably only cut 1/4" off if 29" doesn't get the results. Final adjustments can be made by turning bow poundage up or down few pounds. Point is; there is a correct length of arrow for every tip weight, picking the right spine keeps it usable for my draw length. I know it's stupid way to tune, but it works for me. Goal: 650 grain total arrow weight and 25% FOC
Watching these videos made me completely rethink my set up. I want from shooting various mechanical broadheads with inconsistent results to putting 100 grain inserts in all of my arrows and using magnus black hornet broadheads. I have had enough of poor penetration at less than 30 yards on a deer pulling 70 pounds. Thank you, this stuff is gold. I have become a better hunter because of the hunting public, and combined with the ranch fairy I will be more deadly.
1st deer I shot 20 years ago @ 10 yards was hit through the bottom of the spine & it got away. That was enough for me. Never again!
That's Awesome man
@@josephtreadlightly5686 Josh, what do you mean by never again??
@@jefflovesdogs9973 That was a close but tight angle below me. The problem was a 1st generation mechanical that totally failed. My system now favors shooting a deer that is close quartering towards me. Going in high but well under the spine through the thoracic cavity & exiting through a much easier low ribs hole right behind the opposite shoulder. I've had the last couple go down feet not yards away. Both 11 yards away & I'm up in a 🌳, Always. Watched another video on TV this morning of a late season hunt & the guy gave the deer 14 hours. Why? Cuz the entrance & exit r nowhere near the thoracic cavity. Everywhere I hunt I can hear coyotes late in the season. 14 hours is not an option which means I have to be both lethal & ethical as posdible.
Dr. Ashby was also very positive regarding single bevel broadheads. Hard to find them, but worth the search if you can. I shoot steel force. 3 Rivers carry's others...
Hey Guys ,
This is all great and I am currently shooting a 635 grain arrow / broadhead at 250ish.. I can squeeze a little more speed, but the issue become trajectory. 250FPS vs 275FPS is considerable on the flight path.. A missed animal has the same outcome recovery wise !
Great video. the only product being sold here . Well nothing is being sold here . Just free information!!!! Thanks gentlemen.
I’ll be shooting a ranch fairy setup this year! Over 530 grains total. 125 grain iron will s125 non vented broad head on the end. I can’t wait to see the damage the heads will do
Hey, I am as well. Still struggling to find the right arrows. I'm thinking Easton Hexx FOC's w/.260 spines, tuned knocks, 2"fletching at 29" w/70lb draw and of course, 150 grain Stinger Killer Bee broadheads plus brass insert, making 240ish grains up front. My goal is to have a clean as a kill as i've had with a .270 rifle. Hope all goes well for you!
best thing about using heavy single bevels is being able to put em straight back into use after a quick sharpen. I used to shoot a 435g maxima red sd with the montec on the front. Now im shooting a 642g maxima triad with the 100g insert and a 200g Stealth Outback Broadhead from australia. Its about 18 or 19% foc and Ive never been more confident in taking not ideal shots. cant thank the ranch fairy enough
Love your content and the “fireside chat” format. Having been in the bow hunting community for over 35 years…much of the content here I’ve tried to bring forward to my customers while working in the industry (retail end). Now, working on the manufacturing end, it still holds true. Presently, I work for Grace Engineering/G5…building/shooting Prime bows and building our broadheads. I’d love if I’d have the opportunity to add to the conversation…not to sound like an echo chamber, but add my perspective from the retail/manufacturing end.👍🏼
I'm with ya aaron as a kid we had nap thunderheads so sharp it was scary sharp I remember slicing my hand a few times dealing with em
I want to change over to an adult arrow set up so bad. But as crappy as it sounds, I’m heavily invested in arrows that are 340ish spine (maxima hunter 350). I just don’t have the spare funds to completely switch over. But you best believe I will begin the changeover to adult arrows in the future once I can afford to do so. Can’t say enough good about THP. I really feel like they do the best with learning and explaining what they learn compared to any other video hunting platform. Thanks to all of the folks that keep learning and sharing their knowledge!
Why not add inserts to the arrows & heavier broadheads ???
You guys definitely sent me down the rabbit hole watch these videos more than once and it’s exciting to learn more about how to have truly better equipment and time into something than just saying good enough. Keep it up and thank you
The whole lot of hunting retail tardo’s has finally been bested pUshed off a cliff and left in the dust by a guy named fairy and four dudes who defected from a show that is at the top of the hunting product endorsement game.
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 It’s amazing what you can do if you live by the truth!!😀
A whole lot of great information in this video. I'm like the ole gang. Started on aluminum arrows and 125 gr. 3 blade wasp. Listen too everybody, oh you got to start shooting carbons and 100gr mechanicals. Now going back to high FOC carbons arrows fixed blades.
I live in Australia I have been watching. These videos for almost a year I haven’t even started hunting yet but using this as a basic law for hunting I feel is going to provide some great step ahead for me I already bought a grinding stone for camping because I can tell this is so important t
Haha I'm old too and as I'm listening to Rob and Troy talk about how everyone started out shooting heavy arrows I'm thinking, yeah everybody was shooting 2117's and then Troy says exactly that! The best UA-cam hunting channel ever!
26:35 This is where I have been, and I think MOST bowhunters have been since the introduction to mechanical "broadheads" and newer fast bows. I always equated speed with penetration, which works in the rifle world, but doesn't necessarily cross over to the bowhunting world. I'm glad I found Ranch Fairy and THP and I'm excited to move over to the before BC crowd and start shooting heavy arrows. The research is there, its just breaking through the powerful propaganda of the commercial bowhunting community that sometimes just wants to sell you something new. Time to go get the adult arrows and hunt.
Good discussion. Thanks. What isn’t being brought up is we aren’t all shooting critters at a bait pile. We are shooting animals that can show up anywhere. A “target archer” realizes sometimes plan b is that you got the distance wrong. Is a 650g arrow in the back straps better than a 450 grain arrow in the top of the lungs? If you only shoot to 30 yards no big deal. If you shoot longer range some compromise might be a good idea.
Great round table! Oct can't get here fast enough. Thanks for sharing the info, guys!
I went from a 418gr arrow up to a 455 with 14% foc. Just doing that made a huge difference.
Excellent content. Paradigm shift. I had looked at Dr. Ashby’s work when I shot traditional archery glad to see it in compound archery.
Just watched this episode, totally changed way I thought about arrow setup, now have to do some research on broadheads for my gold tip arrows and figuring out FOC. Your show is definitely top notch and my favorite on youtube, thank you!!
Jake said it right, if people can get pass throughs on an elephant, there’s no excuse for us to not get a pass through on every deer.
I wish I could hunt with you guys
Don't we all?
I've been looking into this before I found RF but he has really helped explain it better for me. I've been getting my arrows worked up and I'm just waiting on my Cutthroats to come in! Keep up the great work THP!
Love these kind of group gatherings and talking things out.
Outstanding! The science is undeniable.
I started with a Ben Pearson recurve, 45#, Microflite 9 fiberglass arrows with glue on Satellite broadheads. Looking back on it now, all the arrows I hit a deer with went thru completely.
I've been arrow killing deer for over 35 years. I've always used two blade double bevel edged heads of one brand or another. I remember hitting the front leg bone a couple times and not getting a pass thru, but usually there were pass through. Way back we didn't weigh fricking arrows we just shot them. After many years now of understanding arrow builds I use a 425-450 grain arrow. I get pass through hits on deer very easily. Hogs are mostly not 100% in that arrow is sticking in the ground but mostly hanging out thefar side. But I only drawing around 55-57#'s @ 27 1/2" too.
I read the exact same thing the other day about the Fred Bear bleeders.
Edit: I read that in a paper titled-"Arrow lethality Part III, by Dr. Ed Ashby"..weird.
Yes, lethality is everything. Large wound channel is everything. Being able to re-use a broadhead after cleaning, sanitizing the arrow & touching it up in a couple of minutes with a good duo of DMT diamond sharpener.
Thanks for all of this info. I’ve watched all of the Ranch Fairy series and I’ve learned a ton.
Love me some Ranch Fairy!! Can’t wait to keep working on my hand loads!
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RF for Governor?
Great set of videos guys. Now were getting somewhere that's great for the bow hunting community. Keep making the destitution between target archery and Hunting archery. We both want arrow flight, but the later also has to be concerned about what happens after contact.
Great show guys. Buff old dudes that know what they're talking about. I can relate. I'm sold...I need to get this ball rolling. Thanks THP!
Mechanical broadhead deflection if you hit ribs. This alone is not acceptable, and the lack of mechanical advantage, Plus a wide broadhead. Plus add the lack of front of centre weight. I do believe Plan B is the way to go ....
Plan B arrow is my plan A tool.
I am somewhat in the middle. 500 grain arrow, 16 percent foc, but i also shoot 80lbs so im able to keep some of the lighter weight arrow set up characteristics. The only downside to shooting heavy poundage is the noise.
Great session gentlemen. Keep up the great work. The sciences behind bows and arrows regarding hunting big game is immense. I would be interested in attending a three day clinic to come out and have my bow and arrows accessed and then watch my shooting form. I live in Oregon. Happy Hunting and Be Safe. Thanks again.
Here the issue. I happen to have a natural built in ability with archery 🏹 to shoot minute of broadside of Airplane Hanger! No One can miss as well as or as often as myself! It’s uncanny! 😂 ❤🏹🦌
I love it , he said PROMOTIONAL Hunters 😂😂😂😂
I'm all the way bought in to this. Love watching these talks too. thanks.
Very eye opening! Thanks THP. Time to try and get my arrows worked on.
Please do an broadhead test mechanical vs fixed! And for a mechanicals may I recommend Grim Reapers, my personal favorite!
Ranch Fairy has a video on that. Fixed blades won, hands down.
Hard to beat grim reapers and full metal jacket arrows
@@GrizzAxxemann can you send me a link to the video?
Great video. Thanks for covering the practical application for us hunting whitetails and thin skinned game. You don't need a 1000gr meat hammer and RF does not preach that, just bump it up. Get over 500gr and flying perfect with quality components. Like he said, you owe it to the animal and hunting season for most folks is short, make it count when you send it.
TRF say a good deal in his videos that 550-650 is magical. He tests at higher grains because that’s what drives him. I’d say he preaches it plenty.
That’s a good point about not nicking your string with the broad head too 😮 new archer, taking my hunters Ed now, needed a break :) great video!
Ranch fairy is a awsome dude
Shout out to that HEB reusable bag and Phils Ice House cup. Texas Forever!
Thanks for teaching me. My arrows and broadheads are worth more than my bow but I can put down anything in the woods I hunt.
Nice shout out to Shane Simpson and the United Blood trackers. Ive been a member for 4 years now.
Tracking Central South Dakota
Love shooting the light arrows now for fun and practice in the summer...but in a month it's on with heavy arrows for whitetails
Practice how you hunt!
such raw important information for every hunter to know, you owe it to the animal you hunt!!! you wont learn this on the big box hollywood product pushing shows. cheers fellas.
The bow being tuned is just as important as the arrow. I can shoot any arrow, any weight, head, any spine within reason because my bow and form is perfectly tuned I even creep tune my hunting bow.
I have shot 4 deer with 385 grain arrow only going at around 220fps and they only got stopped by the fletching, but they fell out within 30 or less yards. So I don't put any stock in heavy arrows. So far as I can tell it just gives you less chance to hit the deer at give or take 30yd and beyond. Now I do not think they have less penetration. I just believe that you don't need that much punch.
I shot whatever dad gave me because I figured he knew best. Lost my first archery deer...a 10 pointer at that, with a rage mechanical. Yes, it was quartering to and I should have waited a few steps. But watching about heavier arrows makes me think about switching. We think my broadhead got stuck in his shoulder blade bc it snapped off inside the deer, which shows me that its some cheap metal. I bought some g5 monetecs and definately going to sharpen them after the out of the box paper test🤦♀️kranked the bow up to 60lbs and now trying to learn about heavier arrows! And of course binge watching The Hunting Public! Great content!
Magnus broadheads are the best I've ever used all around. Iron Will makes a great broadhead too, as does Slick Trick. But, I have never found a broadhead as reliable as Magnus broadheads. Personally, I have shot Killer Bees, Stingers, Black Hornets, you name it. Out of the Magnus Broadheads, I prefer Black Hornets for compound bows/crossbows and Stingers for Recurves and Longbows.
At 64, I started with 2216’s and 125gr Thunderheads. I think 135’s were the lightest out there.
Also, I cannot wait to see the THP’s upcoming deer season!!!!
Great conversation! Really puts all this into a great frame and puts the pieces together. My next purchase is sharpening equipment.
I’m convinced. Thanks!
This is fantastic stuff. Great information, coming from credible people... NOT product pimps. Keep coming! :-)
Now I know why I understand why I came in liking what the Ranch Fairy was talking about. I am BC. LOL. My first compound bow was an Allen. A bunch of you young guys don’t have a clue about what an Allen is. LOL.
Great advice.
You guys are totally on the right track...with the heavier wt arrows for con. Energy, and penitration. I would love to be able to talk to you guys. I have been a bow hunter for most of my life..
But also an I.B.O. member for years..
The concepts are totally
Different.... competition
Archery and hunting...
All of my equipment is
Totally different for both situations...
Great Annalise and great videos for all to understand...keep up the great work and hunting ethics guys!..
Love the videos..😀👍
Most of my bows were Ben Pearson recurve brush bows or Fred bear recurve with wooden arrows and Hilbre Broad heads. Man thats been 50 yrs ago, gosh I'm getting old lol
Thanx for bringing out such a good vedio . With so much info definately wish more people would see this. Keep up the good work THP absolutely love your channel!
These ideas and the process needs to be told and you guys are helping to get the info out there.....Glad you are helping!! Be proud of what you are doing!
Can't overkill a animal.
Favorite Ashby quote
RF and THP...heck yea
This was a great video, there is a whole lot of great thoughts and truth through out this whole video. Keep up the great work.
What do you guys think about the Tooth of the arrow 1" cut vented 100g or qad exodus crossbow 100g heads for shooting out of a 395- 400 fps crossbow ???
I'm done with Mechanical. Total arrow/bolt weight 436g out of a Ravin R10 crossbow.
Great information! I listened to the podcast but I watched the video too! I’m shootings 504gr right now but plan to bump up to 550+ soon. Goodluck this fall guys!! 👍🏼
I shot a 515 grain micro that performed well with a high quality head. This year I'm shooting the Valkyrie system with thd 570 grain micro setup. Very interesting results in the backyard so far. I won't be shooting 267 feet per second @ 62 lbs. but the testing is going very well. 🤩
I use steel Nap hellrazor fixed blade broadheads. They do not break or bend. They are all steel . And they sharpen great 1 1/8 cut
Wow Great video. Ashby has so much undeniable data. So good to finally get the word out. Hope people latch on n steer the industry in a positive path instead of all the junk out there. There’s a bunch. Looks great in the package and is ok in a perfect shot but what happens when the shot isn’t perfect? So much out there industry driven that is seriously just garbage.
G5 Carbon steel fixed blade this year. They cut on contact. Every time I touch one I bleed. 430 grains through a new Morrell Crossbow foam target with the G5 3 blade practice heads. Done with expendables, bounced one off a turkeys back this year, 2 3/8" NAP. They come dull and they don't sharpen. It was a perfect shot, went in his back, took out the lungs and heart, he only took one step, but it bounced out. I think the feathers are layered so heavy at the angle it's like hitting a pillow and the blades don't cut. No way would I use one on a deer.
I shoot a 405 grain arrow and I pass thro just fine ..heavy isn't everything ..check out other arrows and choose the one that provides the best for your bow ..and broadheads to ..shot placement is key also
As another old Archer, Amen to Aluminum hunting arrows.
Thanks for the great content. I'm making the switch even at the age of 66.
So where are you taking the ranch fairy deer hunting this year?
Recently switched to a crossbow is there a fixed blade broad head that flies with the speed of them
Has the Ranch Fairy or you guys played with crossbows and applied Ashby principles?
Getting through the thoracic cavity on a 350 pound whitetail should be everybody's goal.
It was mentioned in one of Fred Bear's films that the bleeder blades were designed to break away when encountering bone, I can't remember which one, I need to re-watch them
Good to know. Stone points break when encountering bone - but they're also generally still sharp after they do so. 👍
I have always said two holes are better than one, if you shoot a deer and the arrow don't go all the way through the animals even if the arrow breaks off or comes out just think the blood has to fill up to the hole and then it runs down the side of the deer and then it drips a small drop of blood on to the ground, but if you shoot all the way through that deer then you have two holes that the blood comes out of.
LOL! XX75 -2117 = 13.3gpi = Spine - .297 and Thunderheads vs Muzzy broadheads. Yes, I remember the old days. Um...Ur.... a... 74% + 41% = 115%. Recovery rate = 87%. Boy, your right about about the sharp broadheads back then.
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Update: Cape Eland? Eland is a blue-gray 2000lbs short spiral horned Antelope.
Love the videos keep them coming love you guys 😊
I started hunting with cedar arrows with bear razorheads
Maybe I’ll learn the hard way but I’ve blown through shoulders with a heavy arrow with expandable, to me the trade off of turning a liver shot into a clipped lung as well, out weights being able to take a quartering to shot that I won’t take anyway.
Update I learned the hard way 🥲 did not get through the shoulder this time