wranglerjoe1968
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What is the Broadhead of choice when turkey hunting and where is the target zone or kill zone on a turkey
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Broad heads and placement
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Huntinfool
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Here are some general guidelines as to shot placement. I'm not a turkey bowhunting expert. So I'm sure folks can elaborate better than me.
I do know that it's best to find a broadhead that gives you a pretty wide cut and will NOT pass through. It's not like deer hunting. You want the arrow to stay in the bird if you can. I've also heard that you may want to go with a 125 or 150 grain arrow for more knock down power. You're not going to be shooting 30 or 40 yards. So you don't need an arrow that will shoot flat out that far.
I do know that it's best to find a broadhead that gives you a pretty wide cut and will NOT pass through. It's not like deer hunting. You want the arrow to stay in the bird if you can. I've also heard that you may want to go with a 125 or 150 grain arrow for more knock down power. You're not going to be shooting 30 or 40 yards. So you don't need an arrow that will shoot flat out that far.
fountain
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the shuttle- t lock. it does a great job for me.
wack em
Senior Member
The Rocket Tom-O-Hawk
3 1/2" cut 150gr. they will cut a whole as big as a softball in them.
I am three for three with them. Ideal shot is the texas heart shot or the butt of the wing. I like the wing because if i hit the wing there is no chance that the turkey will leave flying.
3 1/2" cut 150gr. they will cut a whole as big as a softball in them.
I am three for three with them. Ideal shot is the texas heart shot or the butt of the wing. I like the wing because if i hit the wing there is no chance that the turkey will leave flying.
wranglerjoe1968
Senior Member
Man that is some good info. I really liked those pictures, they were very helpful Huntin
dobenator
Senior Member
Joe,
I have had great success with the vortex 100gr 2 1/2 inch cut . Drop em in their tracks!!
wranglerjoe1968
Senior Member
I was reading in GON last night that people put a Treble hook with one hook removed to act as an arrow stopper. Does anyone do that or is that really necessary
BigDogDaddy
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this way is the only way to go!!
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Hey Joe,
I have always had good results with a shot to the hip joint. It is high and back on a turkey. If you have access to a mounted turkey, run your hand up his leg until you locate the hip joint. Of course this, like other shots can be difficult to locate depending on the bird's position. I like the Rocket broadheads an the Gobbler Guillotine (Not sure about spelling that one) is awesome. It has a 4" cutting diameter. It is made for shooting the bird in the head and will absolutely take it off. It won't work with an overdraw though. I like a head shot, simply for the fact that, if you hit him he's down right there and if you miss, you might get another shot but at the very worst case, the bird doesn't go off somewhere and die where you can't find him.
Good Luck
I have always had good results with a shot to the hip joint. It is high and back on a turkey. If you have access to a mounted turkey, run your hand up his leg until you locate the hip joint. Of course this, like other shots can be difficult to locate depending on the bird's position. I like the Rocket broadheads an the Gobbler Guillotine (Not sure about spelling that one) is awesome. It has a 4" cutting diameter. It is made for shooting the bird in the head and will absolutely take it off. It won't work with an overdraw though. I like a head shot, simply for the fact that, if you hit him he's down right there and if you miss, you might get another shot but at the very worst case, the bird doesn't go off somewhere and die where you can't find him.
Good Luck
CharrDad
Senior Member
Dang those Gobbler Guillotine's look deadly. thanks for the video link. That was fun.
Magnus Broadhead has one like it out this year as well.
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Magnus Broadhead has one like it out this year as well.
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Georgiaboy83
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I got the magnus Bull Head these babies are sweet!!! Will last much longer than the Guillotine and you can replace the blades on them to.
CharrDad
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Georgiaboy83, did you mail order your Bullheads? I can't find anyone carrying them here in the Atlanta area.
Georgiaboy83
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Nope my buddy's got them at his store, got a whole pile of 'em. That's what all the guys at his store are shooting this year.
Solo Archery - Valdosta, Ga
I could see if he would send you some if you are interested?
Solo Archery - Valdosta, Ga
I could see if he would send you some if you are interested?
CharrDad
Senior Member
Yeah, I'm really interested. Thanks.
wack em
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Rocket Tom-O-Hawk made be a believer last year, simply the best broadhead made for bodyshots.
CharrDad
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Wack em, those look good as well. Thanks
