Core Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Same one you use for vertical (if you shoot vertical)? Fixed? mechanical? I've shot mechanicals, but starting to like the idea of fixed. With the higher speeds from the xbow, I imagine planing problems from some broadheads increase, but a nicely shooting fixed (e.g. ramcat claims to shoot very well up to 400 fps) would open up some shot opportunities and I expect drill through a deer from basically any angle, even through a shoulder or two reliably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robhuntandfish Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Grim reapers- went back to them after I tried Rages for a while. Grims were sold out so bought some rages and have lost two deer with them. Prob a coincidence, but never lost one with the Grims so I went back to those. Also didnt like how the rages came loose from the collars sometimes. Muzzy fixed blades on the crossbow. Shot a deer at 8 yards last year and it walked 20 yards down the trail and fell over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Same as I use on my compound. Rage Crossbow X 125gr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) Compound, 100gr, three blade Muzzy. Crossbow, 100gr. NAP Slingblade mechanical. Edited October 11, 2017 by grampy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboa13 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Muzzle Trocar 100 grSent from my SM-T560NU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizCT Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) Excalibur Boltcutters Fixed Broadhead 150gr. Edited October 11, 2017 by Biz-R-OWorld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gencountyzeek Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 NAP killzone 100gr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Core Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 1 hour ago, WNYBuckHunter said: Same as I use on my compound. Rage Crossbow X 125gr I got some rage chisels recently for my vertical. I'll give the practice head a go on the crossbow. I got a pack of G5 Montecs I am thinking of opening up. My xbow is shooting somewhere in the 360's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsNbows Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Slick Tricks and Ramcats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonTypical Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 100g Thunder Heads. They've been getting it done for me for more than 25 years. Any fixed blade that you shoot is better than mechanicals imho. You never ever hear of a fixed blade not doing the job if it's put in the right place. One less thing to go wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 100gr wasp bossSent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizslas Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Rage crossbow x 2 blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubs Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 FWIW, I'm using a Muzzy Trocar 3-blade 100gr on a Carbon Express 20" PileDriver bolt. I hope to edit this post in about 2 weeks with a field report on how it performed on a deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyslowhand Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 NAP Spitfire Maxx 100gr using Alum bolts and getting ~325fps & ~100Ke per mfger's chart. First attempt at using mechanicals and NO issues yet with BH's performance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hock3y24 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 nap slingblade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexerER Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 On 10/11/2017 at 3:37 PM, Gencountyzeek said: NAP killzone 100gr This is what I am using as well.....Both vertical bow and Crossbow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trial153 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Used Slicktrick mags for my mule deer hunt, slick Trick raptor tricks for caribou. I will be in South Dakota and Kansas this November and will be using solids and slick Trick mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adkhunter1590 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Rage hypodermics for me. Might pick up a package of the new trypans before heading to Nebraska next week. I've been shooting rage since they came out and have never had a issue with their 2 blade models. Used a 3 blade once and wasn't impressed with that at all. Last fixed blades I used were slick tricks and they shot well, still keep one or two in my quiver for coyotes and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) Just bought a crossbow ! TenPoint , the heads they sold me were ,Wasp Jak-x 3 blade mechanicals . I guess I have to trust them at this point . Bow shoots 340 fps , if that matters . non typical , same here 29 years of killing deer with fixed cut on contact , we'll see . Edited October 21, 2017 by Stay at home Nomad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Hoyt Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Unleash the RAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f3cbboy Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 100 gr muzzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Mathews, Muzzy 90gr. 4 blades on carbon express. Barnett, Muzzy 125gr. Crossbow 3 blades on Bloodsport bolts. Kilt a bunch of deer in the past with Rocket Wolverine folders, until I saw the penetration of the Muzzys. Switched over and have been happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt action Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 On 10/17/2017 at 9:15 PM, Jdubs said: FWIW, I'm using a Muzzy Trocar 3-blade 100gr on a Carbon Express 20" PileDriver bolt. I hope to edit this post in about 2 weeks with a field report on how it performed on a deer. I'm shooting this same setup and xbow shoots app 315 for.. I'll let you know how it works out after the 4th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyslowhand Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 On 10/21/2017 at 1:32 PM, Stay at home Nomad said: Just bought a crossbow ! TenPoint , the heads they sold me were ,Wasp Jak-x 3 blade mechanicals . I guess I have to trust them at this point . Bow shoots 340 fps , if that matters . non typical , same here 29 years of killing deer with fixed cut on contact , we'll see . Same for me & my intro w/a 10pt Xbow. At the time, they suggested NAP Spitfire. They worked great, even with ALL my mechanical BH skepticism. FYI - 10pt Xbows are owned & made by Xbow hunters, so take that for what it's worth with their BH suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Core Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 My plan was to use G5 montecs but I can't get them to group well. At 30 yards I was at least doubling group size over my field points plus POI was a few inches to the left (consistently). With the Rage 2 blade practice head I'm struggling to identify a different POI over field points, so I'll be using the rage it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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