Stricknine B/H's
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I know this question has been asked before but I would like to get some info from people with first hand experience.
I will be using Stricknine mechanicals this season and want to know if I should double band them. I have seen the post about dental bands but have not been able to find any as of yet. If I don't use the dental bands, should I double band them with the bands provided in the packaging or is just one of the bands good enough?
I'm shooting an Equinox with 20" Firebolts.
Thanks in adavance for any and all advice.
I will be using Stricknine mechanicals this season and want to know if I should double band them. I have seen the post about dental bands but have not been able to find any as of yet. If I don't use the dental bands, should I double band them with the bands provided in the packaging or is just one of the bands good enough?
I'm shooting an Equinox with 20" Firebolts.
Thanks in adavance for any and all advice.
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i tested them at 305 fps,and shot them a dozen times,no pre openings.my firebolts have brass inserts so thats why im a little slower.if you use one band ,make sure its at the front of head,and always use new bands,if you have them in sun all fall,check them .ill be shooting this head also,JIM
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OK . . .When I first started using the Hammerheads, I tested some using just one of those rubberbands and they were just fine. The Hammerheads are almost exactly the same as the Stricknines. However, those little rubberbands that come with the broadheads seemed a little weak to me, so I always used two with no issues.
The Hammerheads are lighter(100 grain) than the Stricknines and at the time I was shooting a faster set-up. Therefore the force on the rubberbands would be greater with the Hammerheads. So, you could probably get by with just using one, however, there is no disadvantage with using two.
The Hammerheads are lighter(100 grain) than the Stricknines and at the time I was shooting a faster set-up. Therefore the force on the rubberbands would be greater with the Hammerheads. So, you could probably get by with just using one, however, there is no disadvantage with using two.
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I use to use the buckblasters with 2 bands out of my 200 lb exomag. I would use them without the extra fine little blades which made it 110 gr. they were some nasty broadheads. very big hole in the deer. dropped them quick. HOWEVER, you better place that shot right on the money and the small blades dont like any kind of bone..they will slice thru ribs but nothing else..I dont use them anymore. WHY ? The same reason I love my recurve xbow, simplicity. I choose Montec G5 these days sharpens very easy and nothing to fail on me. flys great cuts on impact..
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all heads have been redone by rocket,for 2009,will have to see how they work this year in the field.there are 6 of us shotting there heads this year.stricknine shot real weel at 40 yards.
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Hoss, you been roping too many deer. If you get a broadhead that makes a big hole and drops the deer quick, then story is over. There are no blades that enjoy a good dose of large bone. The buckblaster isn't one I'd try, but, if I were using it with success, I'd stick with it. As far as the bone thing, you stick one of those G5's into a bone and your cutting is most likely done or your arrow is deflected big time. Hitting a big bone with the small blade, the blade bends around the bone and your arrow continues on it's path, cutting . . .probably a real ugly cut too with massive damage. Anyway, hitting big bone is never a good thing, regardless of the broadhead.
michiganman . . .talking with the Trophy Ridge guys gave me a sense of some guys that really want to make the best broadhead in the world. As you said, they made improvements and are working hard to make us successful hunters. However, they need our feedback, just like any manufacturer. If you have a problem with a broadhead, please call the manufacturer and let them know. Then they will work on a solution and we are all better served.
michiganman . . .talking with the Trophy Ridge guys gave me a sense of some guys that really want to make the best broadhead in the world. As you said, they made improvements and are working hard to make us successful hunters. However, they need our feedback, just like any manufacturer. If you have a problem with a broadhead, please call the manufacturer and let them know. Then they will work on a solution and we are all better served.
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
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I didn't realize the Sidewinder was the broadhead used to kill the grizzly bear that attacked that guy. You know, the one that his Dad shot the bear as it chased his son. The write-up is on the Trophy Ridge web page for the Sidewinder. A smaller blade and that guy may have been a goner.smokepolehall wrote:. the sidewinder i am fixing to try out has .036 thick blades much better to me
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