Fixed Blade Broadhead For Turkey?

[Cable]

I am headed towards Abilene this weekend. Got a good report from my friend that there are plenty of mature toms at his place. Will be shotgunning the first bird that is called in. But after that I am going to switch over to my bow.

I shoot Slick Trick 100 gr Magnums. Have read alot of stuff that claims expandable broadheads work better for longbeards because they are a little slower. Just curious what some of yall's experiences have been with fixed blades for gobblers.

[Athens Thumper]

Shot 2 birds with my bow, one with a rage and one with a G5 striker. Both worked great.

[Cajun Blake]

never had a problem w/ a fixed blade


i hunt with SteelForce Sabertooth bh's

[gibowhunter]

Steelforce sabertooth is wicked on them

The slick tricks will work fine

Shot placement is key, broadside where the shoulders meet will do one in quickly.

[Txnrog]

I know some folks who stick a grasshopper behind the fixed blade with good results. Turkeys aren't super tough, but they can go a good ways on even a lethal shot with little bleeding. Lots of folks like the diameter of fixed heads, or the idea that the arrow may remain in the bird impeding running or flight.

[Hot4huntin]

I've taken 8 with Thunderheads. Never had one go over 25 yards.

Good luck, Cable!

[Texastaxi]

Shot placement ALWAYS trumps broadhead selection.
Put it in the right spot and the bird WILL go down.





After getting some pointers from Mark Lee (Bower), I tried the drumstick shot and it proved to be very effective, for me.