rocket steelheads vs. spitfires 100 grain
09-16-2002, 10:39 AM
#1
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Location: Sunbury Ohio USA
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rocket steelheads vs. spitfires 100 grain
lets here it which works better the good the bad and the ugly I want to know what your experiences are with these types of heads. What will each individually need in the way of ke I am kinda leaning towards the steelheads because the smaller cutting dia. = better penetratioin but I'm still undecided. Need help and in a hurry. thanks for the input.
09-16-2002, 11:12 AM
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RE: rocket steelheads vs. spitfires 100 grain
I would take the Rocket Steelhead or the GKF Demon over the Spitfire anyday. I am not a big fan of the Spitfire at all, too many bad experiences.
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09-16-2002, 12:28 PM
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RE: rocket steelheads vs. spitfires 100 grain
Ditto on Moonge's comments...and though I am probably in the minority, I would also pick the Steelhead over the Snyper as well....just from a durability standpoint.
09-16-2002, 08:04 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Location: Elizabeth Colo. USA
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RE: rocket steelheads vs. spitfires 100 grain
I've used spitfires on 5 deer, including a large mulie, 4 pass throughs, the one that didn't, I hit front shoulder and only got about 14" of penetration, although that deer dropped at about 50 yrds anyways. So I am pleased with the spitfires, although I have bought some rocket steel heads to try this year.
09-16-2002, 08:35 PM
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RE: rocket steelheads vs. spitfires 100 grain
I hunted with the Spitfires for a couple years then switched to the Steelheads. I think the Steelhead is a stronger head and I like the smaller profile, although it does lose out on cutting diameter.
09-17-2002, 04:24 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: rocket steelheads vs. spitfires 100 grain
Steel heads open faster and penetrate better. Spitfires have stronger sharper blades. I prefer the steelheads over the spitfires in just about every situation. Frank you may not be in the minority for long. If we keep getting those bad field reports on the Snypers we may have to take another look at them. Last year I got nothing but rave reports in the field, I am wonder if something happend to them this year?
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09-17-2002, 06:03 AM
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Location: Zeeland Michigan USA
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RE: rocket steelheads vs. spitfires 100 grain
I have been using spitfires for three years now, No deer has gotten
away yet.
One drawback is that when the deer is quartering one way or another
the arrow "Kicks" to one side on entry. This could change a good shot
into a less than perfect shot. the blades seem to grab to much on
entry. Although it realy makes a mess of the deer.
I have been taking mostly broadside shots because of that. Has
any one had any similar experiences??
away yet.
One drawback is that when the deer is quartering one way or another
the arrow "Kicks" to one side on entry. This could change a good shot
into a less than perfect shot. the blades seem to grab to much on
entry. Although it realy makes a mess of the deer.
I have been taking mostly broadside shots because of that. Has
any one had any similar experiences??
