Shot this hog the other night (6.8) and went back the next morning to test some broadheads. I’ve been shooting Slick Trick Magnums for many years. Never been a big fan of mechanical for obvious reasons but picked up some knockoff Rage Hypodermics to try. Shot a medium sized hog with the knockoff broadhead and was very impressed with the blood trail. My only concern was how it would penetrate on a good sized boar thus the test. I estimated this hog to be in the 175# range with a fairly solid shield. 400 grain arrow at 288 fps @ 20 yards.
Broadheads tested:
Slick Tick Vipertrick (Left Arrow) 14” Penetration
Slick Trick Magnum (Center Arrow) 12” Penatration
Rage Hypodermic knockoff (Right Arrow) 6.5” Penetration
As expected the cut on contact Vipertrick performed the best with the broadhead just exiting the opposite side. The Magnum stopped at the opposite side shield. The Rage knockoff was disappointing. I estimated it would penetrate the least but I expected a little more and it was placed furthest back from the shoulder where the shield is slightly thinner. Blades were sharp as I sharpened them before the test. It may have performed better if the hog was standing and I slipped it in low behind the shoulder in the heart area. I will continue to test the knockoffs on small to medium sized hogs but I think I need a little more punch and may have to go up in poundage to be effective on larger boars. Would probably be a good head for deer.
Broadheads tested:
Slick Tick Vipertrick (Left Arrow) 14” Penetration
Slick Trick Magnum (Center Arrow) 12” Penatration
Rage Hypodermic knockoff (Right Arrow) 6.5” Penetration
As expected the cut on contact Vipertrick performed the best with the broadhead just exiting the opposite side. The Magnum stopped at the opposite side shield. The Rage knockoff was disappointing. I estimated it would penetrate the least but I expected a little more and it was placed furthest back from the shoulder where the shield is slightly thinner. Blades were sharp as I sharpened them before the test. It may have performed better if the hog was standing and I slipped it in low behind the shoulder in the heart area. I will continue to test the knockoffs on small to medium sized hogs but I think I need a little more punch and may have to go up in poundage to be effective on larger boars. Would probably be a good head for deer.
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