2009 rocket broadhead field test

michiganman · Post by **michiganman** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 12:29 pm

just got in a few heads from the company i wanted to test in my exocet

crossbow 2008 excalibur exocet with boo string and whiskers.And varizone scope
speed was averaged at 306 fps with 100 grain heads

i shot excalibur firebolts with brass inserts at 456 grains with 100 grain tips.

i also shot easton powerbolts with brass inserts from wyvern and blazer vanes at 463 grains.

exocet was set up at 20 yards, with field tips ,both hitting 1" circles.

heads tested Rocket 2009 100 grain sidewinder,at 1.5" cut

new for 2009,Rocket steelhead at 1.5" cut

and the 125grain Rocket Stricknine at 125grains

i did not change any settings on scope and tested both bolts at 20,and 40 yards.all i can say these bolts and heads tested out great.all head grouped within 2" at 40yard with field tips.all three hunmting heads were touching twice at 40 yards with blazer vanes,and the 125grain head just alittle low.this means i can set my sights,and shoot my field tips,and screw on my hunting heads with no changes.this is why my family continues to hunt with this head ..

also i would like to say the exocet is one great crossbow, i sure am glad i bought one JIM

michiganman · Post by **michiganman** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 12:31 pm

i forgot to mention the 125 grain stricknine is a massive 2" cut.

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:19 pm

michiganman wrote:i forgot to mention the 125 grain stricknine is a massive 2" cut.

Ye has found the way . . .congrats.

Wait until you unload the large cut on a buck.

bojangles · Post by **bojangles** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:25 pm

I was thinking about using either the rocky mountain snypers or the striknines for my new vert compound bow...bt was worried about the strick's because they have a larger cutting diameter and since they open from front to back that I wouldnt have enough Kentic energy to get a good pass through...Its a 60 pound bow(not sure on fps..but im using a 380 grain arrow...IBO speed on the bow is 315)...Sumner,do you think i'll have enouh ke to be able to use the strick's?...

sits in trees · Post by **sits in trees** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:48 pm

been using them since the mid ninties when they first came out, can't be beat, great heads!!!!

Prorudy · Post by **Prorudy** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:00 pm

The 100gr sidewinder was also made for PSE under the name brute .keep your eye on ebay i was able to pick them up for $12 apack of 3. I have shot 6 deer with no failures in the past 2 years, and like you said poi is the same as field points.

michiganman · Post by **michiganman** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:19 pm

i use to shoot that head at 60lbs,but i shot close under 30 yards,and most deer here are under 125lbs dressed. if your hunting the big boys at 200lb dressed,then id go with the sidewinder at 1.5" cut with .036 blades.we shot 40 plus whitetails and turkeys with that head

bojangles · Post by **bojangles** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:42 pm

Thanks for the info....I think i'll give the sidewinders a try with my vert bow.

michiganman · Post by **michiganman** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:47 pm

5 of us shoot the sidewinder,but i am now shooting the crossbow,due to shoulder problems.i was shooting 55lbs,brother 57lbs,other brother 62lbs,and two nephews 68lbs.we have done real well,and its also a great turkey head.the .036 blades will do some major cutting even on bone,JIM

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:00 pm

sits in trees wrote:been using them since the mid ninties when they first came out, can't be beat, great heads!!!!

Maybe not beat, but, they can be improved. A couple of years ago Trophy Ridge bought out Rocket and made some really positive changes to the Stricknine and Hammerheads.

You really don't understand the difference between 1 1/8" and 2" until the broadheads are sitting side by side . . .then it's obvious.

I'm not sure how much energy is needed with your set-up, bojangles. You can always do like I did . . .add weight until you get all the way through.

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:53 am

Here are my favorite broadheads, side by side. The Slick Trick, the Spitfire(middle) and the Stricknine. When it comes to bleeding out quickly . . .size matters.

bojangles · Post by **bojangles** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:00 pm

you can really see the difference there!....those stricknines are huge

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:06 pm

bojangles wrote:you can really see the difference there!....those stricknines are huge

The thing I like about the Stricknines(other than the hole they make) is the ability to replace the tip. I've had pass throughs that end up against a rock and have ruined broadheads. Not the Stricknine . . .just replace the tip.

michiganman · Post by **michiganman** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:09 pm

also whats nice on the sidewinder,stricknine,hammerhead is the tip,which enters the body before blade hits.this keeps the head in line ,even on a angle shot.imm be using that stricknine again this year,with a hole that big,theres always a blood trail.

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:42 pm

heck with all of these bheads.. this season im hunting with sharpened fieldtips

thats one massive bhead though

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