Point/Broadhead Weight???????

[firehunter48]

    So me and the wife went out shopping today and picked out and ordered her FIRST bow. Thanks to me I got her hooked on the sport...I know, I know, I know, I am still trying to decide if this was a good idea or not. But at the same time, I guess she cant bitch about me going hunting anymore, LOL

    But any ways, The question I am having an issue with is this, what weight point/broadhead should I get her shooting? She will be starting out shooting in the neighborhood of 42#, with a 26 1/2" (carbon arrow) draw length out of a Alpine Ruckus (of course in pink camo). I can also tell you that she will eventually be shooting mechanical broadheads. I personally shoot 56# with a 28" aluminum XX75 with 75gr Rocket Mini-Blaster's. Despite what you may or may not think, it really is a DEADLY combination for me. But I also know that I will switching it up to 85 or 100gr next year when I upgrade. So I know that I don't wanna get her into such a light weight head

    I am thinking either 85gr or 100gr?????????? We are picking the bow up in a couple of days so the help would be greatly appreciated. 

[G-Man]

I would get her into a 100 grain head. as you up grade so will she eventually. The extra weight will help her accuracy as well.

[firehunter48]

Thanks G-man, I tend to agree with you on the 100 gr point, but that brings me to the concern of K.E. and speed at such a low poundage.........if any of you disagree with me, PLEASE tell me and let me know. Again, G-man, no disrespect and please don't think I don't value your opinion, just throwing my thoughts at ya to get a better idea of what you/everyone is thinking out there. So please keep all the thoughts coming......

[fasteddie]

Bob Foulkrod (one of the Big Time Hunting Gurus ) told us at a Sportsmen's Banguet that uner 55# a "cut on contact" blade should be used . Over 55# , it's okay to use mechanicals .

[G-Man]

I agree with fasteddie a good cut on contact is the way to go.. i use a steelforce 100 grain head flies like a field point and is devastating not to resharpenable!!

[Lawdwaz]

100 grain Slick Trick for me.

[SplitG2]

I second the Slick Tricks.  They have a cut on impact called Razor Trick.  I took many deer at 45lbs, she will be fine.  Practice.

[Doewhacker]

My wife shoots a simular set up as your's and we both use 75 grain muzzy 3 blades, I would recomend you two shooting the same type of BH for the simple reason it is easier for buying purposes. I am also a fan of fixed blades, and I wouldn't go over 100 grain especially for her. At 20 yards those deer will be in trouble!

[FULLDRAWXX75]

FH48,

My 13 yr. old son is shooting a Matthews Mission, @40 lbs; arrow length is 26.5" nock to tip; Beaman carbon arrows; 2" Blazer vans..............................the optimum tip weight for that combo was 75gr. IMO, 100gr. may make the arrows nose heavy and effect the flight and POI from a bow shot that low of a draw weight.

Secondly, I agree with the cut on contact bh for someone shooting that low of a draw weight also.

FDXX75

[Doewhacker]

And what ever you choose...match the field point weight accourdingly.

[CNYlungbuster]

Bob Foulkrod (one of the Big Time Hunting Gurus ) told us at a Sportsmen's Banguet that uner 55# a "cut on contact" blade should be used . Over 55# , it's okay to use mechanicals .

+ 1 more for the cut on contact at that low weight.  I would also look into magnus buzz cuts thier a good head with a lifetime warranty (I think don't quote me on this).  The only thing is I'm unsure if they have a head that is only 75 grains. 

The reason I would shoot a cut on contact is.  Depending on your shot angle, distance, etc. I doubt you will get a pass through.  That being said, I would want something that is still cutting everytime that deer/arrow moves.  If you got a good sharp broadhead in there ripping things up as the deer runs away, even without the advantage of two holes it should do the job well.  With a mechanical the blades, you run the risk of the blades folding up and not doing thier job once they have lost thier forward KE. 

Hope this helps and good luck with the wife.

P.s. I had a GF once that was a big hunter, while it was nice that she was more understanding with the fact that hunting comes first not her    lol.... However, then I spent more time trying to get her things all set up, that mine got swept under the rug.  In light of my experience I enjoy my alone time away from the woman. To each his own and I hope everything works out for you.

CNY

[Doewhacker]

"The reason I would shoot a cut on contact is.  Depending on your shot angle, distance, etc. I doubt you will get a pass through.  That being said, I would want something that is still cutting everytime that deer/arrow moves.  If you got a good sharp broadhead in there ripping things up as the deer runs away.."

I agree with that 100%

I was surprised when my wife's arrow burried all the way up to the fletch's on the one she shot two years ago. I didn't think it would have performed that well, boy was I wrong!

[CNYlungbuster]

"The reason I would shoot a cut on contact is.  Depending on your shot angle, distance, etc. I doubt you will get a pass through.  That being said, I would want something that is still cutting everytime that deer/arrow moves.  If you got a good sharp broadhead in there ripping things up as the deer runs away.."

I agree with that 100%

I was surprised when my wife's arrow burried all the way up to the fletch's on the one she shot two years ago. I didn't think it would have performed that well, boy was I wrong!

Error on the side of caution and then you get surprised when it works right lol

[sweet old bill]

Due to the low peak weight of the bow 42 lbs I would suggest a 100 gr target point and 10 gr fix blade cut on contact BH Muzzy or Wasp. That should her take that first big buck. I do not recomment the closed in flight BH's with the lower weight. I myself use fixed blade as I am now at only 56 lbs.

[Fantail]

And what ever you choose...match the field point weight accourdingly.

That.

firehunter48; you mentioned you were upgrading - may I suggest you match weights with your wifes bow. That way you can have a selection of different brands or ensure back-ups.