since 2 bladed broadheads can hit horizontal and pass through body parts that arent vitals in some instances, i ask myself just how much of a difference it would have made if it impacted vertical instead? Would a 3 blade be better since its at least a triangle even if it doesnt have has big a cutting diameter?
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There are arguments to be made both ways. A puncture wound made with a three blade broadhead produces "flaps" that can open up and result in more blood spillage (use a rubber hot water bottle as an example, two blade leaves a slit and water drips out, three blade leaves a gaping hole). However, in real life I've seen some two blade wounds that left gaping holes where it looked like the skin/muscle was under so much tension that the hole spread wide open after the arrow passed through. I think the trade off though is in greater penetration with a two blade versus a three blade. I hunt with low poundage (45#) traditional equipment, so I need to get as much bang for my buck by shooting whatever will yield in the greatest penetration. After all, an entrance hole (no matter how big it is) that's plugged with an arrow shaft and the absence of an exit wound will result in little or no bloodtrail at all...so I'd rather opt for a pass-through with a two blade then the possibility of no pass-through with a three blade. You guys shooting heavier poundage don't have the same concerns as I do though.
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That's what I'm hoping for. I have a 3 blade tipped Maxima Hunter that's getting hungry! Hope to feed it this weekend.Comment
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this pic was taken after the hide had been cleaned up for the photo. There was no lack of blood spillage from this rage 2 blade entry or exit.Comment
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What do people hunt with when they are going after dangerous game? It seems that almost every time they will opt for the cut on impact two blade head. Penetration is the name of the game and for me it is a two blade head. I have killed everything from elk down to rabbits with it, so I know it works.Comment
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