I bought my equinox last year and used the 150gr Boltcutter that came with the package. Although pleased with what they did, I am looking at a few broadheads in the 100gr zone. I have been used the Firebolts that were also in the kit.
I am now having to buy some new bolts and broadheads, and want to make sure that I get the right broadhead weight for the speed of my bow.
Equinox - best broadhead weight
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Equinox - best broadhead weight
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sumner4991
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You probably want to look more at total arrow weight.
I started out with the 100 gr broadheads. After a lot of experimentation, I ended up at 125gr.
For my set-up on the Exomax . . .I get a complete pass through using a 125gr Stricknine(2" cut, three blade). However, if you use the heavy inserts, then you could achieve an heavier weight with a 100 gr broadhead. I want the largest cutting broadhead that I can get all the way through a whitetail deer.
One thing for sure, you can throw a heavy arrow, fast!
I personally like a wide cut, especially with all that power. Cut 'em big, bleed 'em fast and track 'em short.
I started out with the 100 gr broadheads. After a lot of experimentation, I ended up at 125gr.
For my set-up on the Exomax . . .I get a complete pass through using a 125gr Stricknine(2" cut, three blade). However, if you use the heavy inserts, then you could achieve an heavier weight with a 100 gr broadhead. I want the largest cutting broadhead that I can get all the way through a whitetail deer.
One thing for sure, you can throw a heavy arrow, fast!
I personally like a wide cut, especially with all that power. Cut 'em big, bleed 'em fast and track 'em short.
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
Perception trumps intention.
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20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
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Perception trumps intention.
2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
2006 Vixen
Good saying. I like that!sumner4991 wrote:Cut 'em big, bleed 'em fast and track 'em short.
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crazyfarmer
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the only issue I see with the firebolt is that the front end is light.. if you were going to use a 100gr head, I'd look for gold tip laser 2's with a brass insert.
granted it will hit good speeds with the firebolt and a 100gr head
but a brass insert up front for more weight with the 100grain head would work just fine. Its bascially like running the 150gr head on the aluminum insert. Just a different way of reaching the same weight
granted it will hit good speeds with the firebolt and a 100gr head
but a brass insert up front for more weight with the 100grain head would work just fine. Its bascially like running the 150gr head on the aluminum insert. Just a different way of reaching the same weight
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dutchhunter
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the fire bolts with the 150 is a great combo for deer .there is a lot of ways to reach the same weights but this combo does work .the 225lbs bows can handel the 150s DUTCH
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dutchhunter
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i do love the rage heads
i shot the rage out of my equinox with firebolts and have had great luck DUTCH
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