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Old 05-21-2010, 04:56 PM
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Default Rage 40KE or Slick Trick?

after not having a good year with my G5 Strikers I am looking to change broad heads. I have never shot mechanical and am not sure about them. I have heard a lot of good, but also some bad about both of these. Which would you choose and why? any pics would be helpful. Thanks.
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Old 05-21-2010, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by zmschillin
after not having a good year with my G5 Strikers I am looking to change broad heads.
I've shot all the b-heads you mentioned but I have to say that IF you think you've had problems or issues with the G5 Strikers (one of the best fixed blade b-heads in the industry), then I would seriously suggest you steer well away from ANY mech b-head. Why lose incredible penetration and sharpness by switching to a mech like the 40KE Rage?!?
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Old 05-21-2010, 09:19 PM
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Ditto. If you are having problems with Strykers then switching broadheads isn't going to help... especially a mechanical.

Having said that, IMO the Slick Ticks are the best broadheads currently made.

BTW, what problems are you having with the strykers?
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Old 05-22-2010, 11:54 AM
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What is your bow and arrow setup. Draw length and poundage etc???
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Old 05-22-2010, 05:40 PM
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Go with the Slick Tricks, bagged an 8 pointer this year and it put a devastating hole in him and broke three ribs. You don't have to worry about the Slick Tricks not opening either.
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Old 05-22-2010, 05:44 PM
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I have a Fred Bear Obsession, Draw 31" set at 70Lbs. I am not getting good flight out of the G5 broadheads. I am consistent all day with my field points but am all over the place with the G5s I had no problems when I shot wac'em fixed blade the last 3 years but I can no longer find them. I shoot easton Epic arrows with 2' Blazer veins.
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Old 05-22-2010, 05:47 PM
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what slicktrick would be the best to use?
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Old 05-23-2010, 10:13 PM
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Your gonna need a seriously stiff arrow for tht setup to hav good performance. A 300 spine would be necesarry for a fixed blade IMO.
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Old 05-23-2010, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by drockw
Your gonna need a seriously stiff arrow for tht setup to hav good performance. A 300 spine would be necesarry for a fixed blade IMO.
You don't think a 340 spine would be enough? I am shooting 30" at 72# and get a much better flight with a 340 spine than a 300 spine. Shooting 125 gr bh's now. Previously shot 100 gr but went up and much prefer it. I suppose it all depends on the bow...could be the same exact specs and shoot differently I suppose.
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