Cut on Contact vs. Chisel Tip
07-29-2006, 04:42 PM
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Fork Horn
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Cut on Contact vs. Chisel Tip
Anyone know where I can find an objective resource of information on the pro's and con's of both Cut on Contact and "chisel tip" type broadheads?
Both sides of the fence make sense, and I'm sure both have their niches, but What I'm interested in is 70#, 30" draw, 275+ fps, for texas whitetail.
I've pretty much narrowed my search down to slick tricks vs. magnus snuffer SS....
Both sides of the fence make sense, and I'm sure both have their niches, but What I'm interested in is 70#, 30" draw, 275+ fps, for texas whitetail.
I've pretty much narrowed my search down to slick tricks vs. magnus snuffer SS....
07-29-2006, 05:06 PM
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RE: Cut on Contact vs. Chisel Tip
With that set up you could probably take them with blunt tips
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You have enough energy for any type of head you want to use pretty much. Mechanicals might not be a bad choice either if you wanted.
I think you would have better luck with a chisel tip replacable blade type head if you wanted to use a fixed blade. They tougher and easier to keep the blades sharp, just put new ones in.
Paul
.You have enough energy for any type of head you want to use pretty much. Mechanicals might not be a bad choice either if you wanted.
I think you would have better luck with a chisel tip replacable blade type head if you wanted to use a fixed blade. They tougher and easier to keep the blades sharp, just put new ones in.
Paul
07-29-2006, 05:15 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Cut on Contact vs. Chisel Tip
Any arrows I shoot are ruined. I hunt the Texas Hill Country, and there are rocks everywhere. A buddy I grew up with went bowhunting with us one year and shot 8 arrows in one afternoon(3 of which were at the same doe)... figure each arrow is worth $15 each including broadhead... that's an expensive evening to turn up empty handed. LOL
07-29-2006, 05:28 PM
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RE: Cut on Contact vs. Chisel Tip
I'd say your 8 arrow buddy needs to spend less time on stand and more time at the range.[8D] As someone said, which ever you choose will work just fine on those little Hill Country deer. I'd shoot which one flies the best. Beg, borrow or buy a couple of each and see how they fly. If your set up is good they'll all fly OK, but I bet one will just have that extra bit of tightness to it's group. Heck, with that set up you'd be more than happy with a good mechanical and end all minor flight problems.
07-29-2006, 05:38 PM
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RE: Cut on Contact vs. Chisel Tip
I'd say your 8 arrow buddy needs to spend less time on stand and more time at the range.[8D] As someone said, which ever you choose will work just fine on those little Hill Country deer. I'd shoot which one flies the best. Beg, borrow or buy a couple of each and see how they fly. If your set up is good they'll all fly OK, but I bet one will just have that extra bit of tightness to it's group. Heck, with that set up you'd be more than happy with a good mechanical and end all minor flight problems.
Good advice.
07-29-2006, 06:04 PM
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RE: Cut on Contact vs. Chisel Tip
Ditto
ORIGINAL: mlo3135127
Good advice.
I'd say your 8 arrow buddy needs to spend less time on stand and more time at the range.[8D] As someone said, which ever you choose will work just fine on those little Hill Country deer. I'd shoot which one flies the best. Beg, borrow or buy a couple of each and see how they fly. If your set up is good they'll all fly OK, but I bet one will just have that extra bit of tightness to it's group. Heck, with that set up you'd be more than happy with a good mechanical and end all minor flight problems.
Good advice.
07-29-2006, 07:06 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Cut on Contact vs. Chisel Tip
muzzy three blade patterend the best with my martin davoh and i tried thunder heads didnt do so hot on mine and hat to tell you that you are gonna have to change the limbs if you want 70 lb 30 in well anyway i know you are anxious bud
07-29-2006, 07:20 PM
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RE: Cut on Contact vs. Chisel Tip
I prefer cut on contact simply b/c they seem like they make more sense to me. I've heard good things about chisel tips, but I have also killed deer that have had a chizel tip lodged in it's spine, shoulder, and leg, where I have never had a problem with cut on contact blades busting through whatever is in their path.
07-29-2006, 08:23 PM
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RE: Cut on Contact vs. Chisel Tip
I have no reference to recommend, but I use the NAP Thunderheads for game wheremedium or large bones may be impacted. I'll use the NAP Razorbak cut on contact for turkey and small game where penetration is not reduced or deflected by bone.