SWHACKER broadheads Illegal in Tx

[Javelin]

I found this interesting in the TP&W regulation book

Projectiles (Arrows and Crossbow Bolts)
• While hunting game animals and game birds, a projectile may not be poisoned, drugged, or explosive.
• When used to hunt turkey and all game animals other than squirrels, a projectile must be equipped
with a broadhead hunting point that is at least 7/8-inch in width (upon impact) and has a minimum of
two cutting edges. A mechanical broadhead must begin to open upon impact and, when open, must
be a minimum of 7/8-inch in width.
• An archer may have arrows/bolts with field, target, or judo points in the quiver with the broadhead
hunting points

The Shwackers do not open till after they enter so because of the " 7/8-inch in width (upon impact)" and "mechanical broadhead must begin to open upon impact " it seems they are illegal

[cnc_xt]

dont really care for the looks of them anyway..

[gonehuntin68]

I think your splitting hairs. I think law is written so people don't shoot deer with a field points. If this is the case then most Mechanicals would be illegal because most tips enter before the blades are deployed.

[Javelin]

I think your splitting hairs. I think law is written so people don't shoot deer with a field points. If this is the case then most Mechanicals would be illegal because most tips enter before the blades are deployed.

Actually very few enter before they deploy, most deploy as they enter

[DJM]

Never heard of Swhacker BHs,you got a pic?

DJ

[mesquitecountry]

You should never use a mechanical in a crossbow anyway.

[gonehuntin68]

I look at it this way, If you use the SWHACKER broadhead and shoot a deer at a hard quartering angle, the the blade will begin to open on impact and therefore it is legal.

[bsills]

Is this a fact or your your opinion

[aironeout]

You should never use a mechanical in a crossbow anyway.

And behind a high fence.

>E

[gonehuntin68]

Is this a fact or your your opinion

It's my opinion but it is a fact that the blade would begin to open on impact at a hard quartering angle so if I got a ticket for using that broadhead I would fight it to the end. Besides, what is considered on impact because the Rage doesn't open until after the tip has penetrated on a broadside shot.

By the way, I would never use the swhacker because it leaves a entrance hole the size of your arrow.

[bsills]

It's my opinion but it is a fact that the blade would begin to open on impact at a hard quartering angle so if I got a ticket for using that broadhead I would fight it to the end. Besides, what is considered on impact because the Rage doesn't open until after the tip has penetrated on a broadside shot.

By the way, I would never use the swhacker because it leaves a entrance hole the size of your arrow.

Sorry I was asking Javelin if he saw this somewhere or it was his opinion it was illegal.

[tvc184]

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By the way, I would never use the swhacker because it leaves a entrance hole the size of your arrow.

Why? The 2.25" blades coming in behind it won't open up a larger hole?

[crittergitter]

i believe these heads would be legal. they start to open upon impact plus that are already 7/8 cut in flight.

and the crossbow guys seem to like it....

http://crossbownation.com/community/showthread.php?t=2574

dont know why i thought of travis when i saw this sight. i wonder if they have any compond bows for sale at that sight?
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[ballisticbudda]

Oh well.

[Fredbear012]

stick with the muzzy mx-4