Which Rocket Mechanicals
09-14-2002, 09:48 AM
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Spike
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Which Rocket Mechanicals
I made my mind up to purchase Rocket broadheads but don't know which ones yet. I am going with the 100 grain head. Which ones have all of you had the best luck with?????????
09-14-2002, 11:33 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Which Rocket Mechanicals
It depends on what your goals are, and what your setup is. I really don't have enough information to give you any kind of proper answer. What is your setup, and what is your main goal, penetration or max amount of cut?
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09-14-2002, 09:30 PM
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Spike
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RE: Which Rocket Mechanicals
My setup is a Patriot with a Trophy Taker Shakey rest, Pat is set at 70lbs with a 29" draw. Arrows 28 1/2 " ACC 3-49's with 100 grain tips. I am in the process of purchasing a Stealth stabilizer for it, maybe 2 because I think I am going to need a rear mounted stabilizer for it. Not that it matters for this but the sight is the Cosmic sight by Impact. As far as what is my main goal, I am not worried about penetration, it should not be an issue. I was looking at either the Rocket Steelhead or the Sidewinder.
09-15-2002, 06:32 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Which Rocket Mechanicals
Greenbay, while I don't knwo your exact arrow speed and wieght, I can guess that your KE is plenty high, you could probably shoot just about any head out there. I think The sidewinder would be the head for you. It cuts a much large hole than the steel heads. The steelheads are much more durable, and penetrate better, but you don't need help with penetration. the side winders are a pretty good head, with great accuracy, and fast opening blades. It's rockets most practical mechanical for those wanting a larger head.
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09-15-2002, 04:00 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Which Rocket Mechanicals
With that much bang behind it I would opt for the Hammerhead with it's devastating 2" cut. You're going thru any critter you shoot into so you might as well go for a monster exit wound. I don't think you're going to kill the too dead<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
09-16-2002, 05:48 AM
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RE: Which Rocket Mechanicals
I am a big fan of the Steelheads...and the new Naildrivers as well, but considering the KE you are probably generating I would take advantage of the Hammerheads. They are 100 grains and have a full 2 inch cutting diameter. I plan on using them myself for the first time this season.
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09-16-2002, 08:38 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Which Rocket Mechanicals
I like the Steelheads, or the meteorites from Rocket.
The thing I like better about the Steelheads & Meteorites (besides durability) compred to other Rocket heads is that they are short like a field point and do not affect FOC like the longer models can and will do on occasion.
JeffB
The thing I like better about the Steelheads & Meteorites (besides durability) compred to other Rocket heads is that they are short like a field point and do not affect FOC like the longer models can and will do on occasion.
JeffB
