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3 vs. 4 blade
elkoholic
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What are a advantages and disadvantages to shooting a 4 blade broadhead?
I'm torn between the Wac'em Triton (3 blade) and the Wac'em Exit (4 blade).
I'm torn between the Wac'em Triton (3 blade) and the Wac'em Exit (4 blade).
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with two blades is the only way to go with elk, as more psi is then
placed on the two cutting edges (as compared to distributing it
between three or four blades) for deeper penetration through thicker
hide and bone. Having lost my first and only bull at 17 yards with
a four-blade, single lung shot that should've blown through him like
butter, I tend to agree. I believe that shot hit a rib dead-on and
simply didn't have the cutting force to get the needed penetration,
leaving half of the arrow hanging out. I won't go anything greater
than three blades on any game again.
Depends upon the game species as well. Some guys swear that going
with two blades is the only way to go with elk, as more psi is then
placed on the two cutting edges (as compared to distributing it
between three or four blades) for deeper penetration through thicker
hide and bone. Having lost my first and only bull at 17 yards with
a four-blade, single lung shot that should've blown through him like
butter, I tend to agree. I believe that shot hit a rib dead-on and
simply didn't have the cutting force to get the needed penetration,
leaving half of the arrow hanging out. I won't go anything greater
than three blades on any game again.
I see what your sayin and it makes sense to me, However I shot a 2 blade Rage a couple years ago and could not get a complete pass threw on Whitetail. I switched to Slick tricks which are a 4 blade and have blown completely threw every deer I've shot since. Go figure, right?
wouldnt the angle of the blades also effect how well the blades sliced through? a longer shallower angle blade with cut more easily then a shorter steeper one no?
If you are looking at heads that are not real sharp that could be the case. I shoot the G5 Striker (3 blade) heads which are very steep angle, but also very sharp. Great performance for me. I also have shot Rocky, Muzzy, and RazorCaps. The RazorCaps are a swept design and worked better if your heads are not as sharp. I hope this makes scene to you.
There ya go, if it works why change it. i used to shoot a new head every year. No reason, just cause I could. I'm on 2 years with the slick tricks now, they just work for me.
i've always had better results tuning 3 blades
Most of the broadheads that are advertised as "flys like a field point" appear to be 4 blade. Is there any truth to this or just more marketing hype?
My major frustration now is trying to cut through the "hype" to figure out what works. No luck so far. .
I've heard lots of stories about broadheads coming apart or just not penetrating deep enough when they hit an elk rib. Especially if you have a down angle shot and have to punch through ribs at the thicker end.
I was going to go with the wac'em but I sat down and designed what I thought would be the best broadhead for elk and when I was done I went looking for that design on the market. That's how I found the slick tricks.
Flies true to my field points. Blew through this sow like butter with enough energy to lodge
in a tree behind her...