Fairly new to bowhunting. Last season was my first year and yet to take a deer. Last year not knowing any better I bought the Grim Reaper 2" Whitetail Special. Had seen lots of good reviews on Grim Reaper and my son used the 1 3/8 and it did well so when I was at Bass Pro and saw the 2" I thought bigger is better. Now that I am learning a little more I am beginning to question if this is too big for my bow. I found in the faq on GR website that they recommend 65 foot pounds of kinetic energy. I have a Mission Riot set for 60lb and 27" draw. Measured speed yesterday and weighed arrow and it looks like my KE is around 48. Last thing I want to have happen is have my first shot at a deer not be able to do the job. I don't want the joy of first shot at a deer turn into misery and more important don't want to do that to a deer. Any thoughts or experience with the 2" Whitetail Special on lower energy bow setups. I have no doubt that it is a good broadhead but hope someone has experience good or bad to share so I can decide if I should change. I have taken the blades off and sharpened with my Lansky to get them razor sharp.
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I would take GR suggestion seriously.
I shoot 68 lbs of K.E., and the largest mechanical I shoot is 1 1/2 inch cut, and it is a rearward opening blade mechanical.
I shoot the GR Hog Head, which is 1 1/4", and cheaper that the WS. -
I think the GR Hog Head would be a better option for your set up!Comment
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I just want to say whole heartedly. I feel sorry for the people with draw lengths under 28" or so. It would be nice if there was a way tk maintain KE and momentum better. Unfortunately it doesnt really go along with short draw lengths.Comment
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Mjjust you look like a big tall fellow in your avatar pic.How in the world are you a 27" draw!Comment
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What is your speed and what does your arrow weigh?Comment
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Speed about 240 and weight 375
I'm only 5'10. I had it set for 28" when I started and was all over the place. Half my shots would go way left. Happened in stand at a doe last year and missed left. Set it to 27" and now have pretty tight groupings and feel confident with my accuracy. It made a huge difference in accuracy and speed means nothing if I can't hit the target. I've thought about experiment changing hold or stance or something to lengthen draw but not in the middle of season. Nice thing about the Riot is I can adjust it myself.Comment
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With your set up I would be shooting a nice fixed blad like a Slick Trick Magnum. I'm not a huge fan of mechanicals but I'm not one of these that thinks it's a sin either. I just simply wouldn't shoot any mechanical with your set up.Comment
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I was thinking about getting some too. 29" draw PSE bow madness 3G 70# 29" arrow arrow weight is 275.5 I shoot the beman NFC bone collector 29" 340. Not sure what my kinetic energy is?Comment
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You would be well served to switch to a coc broad head like a Viper Trick or a Stinger. I wouldnt rule out a Ramcat either. But I would not be shooting a mech.Originally posted by Mjjust View PostComment
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X2! I think this would better!I'm a fan of the Magnus Stinger and the Viper tricks! I think sooner or later a mechanical would leave you in anguish!I have real close to the same set-up 63# 28"draw and I have complete confidence in my 100gr Stingers!Originally posted by Ragin' View PostComment
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