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I've done a lot of research on this site with regards to which broadheads guys like and why, but in the end, it always seems like a Ford vs. Chevy argument as to which is best.

I figured the best research I can do is to try them myself so.....

Bow season opens here on Sept. 1st, and I have a mittful of tags this year, so I'll be testing the following broadheads:

1) Slick Trick Standard 100 gr
2) Montec 100 gr (regular - not CS)
3) Buzzcut 100 gr (2 Blade)
4) Atom 100 gr (original - not Ti)
5) Rage 100 gr (2 blade)
6) Sanford Innovations BloodShot (100 gr)

- As a side note, Sanford Innovations was generous enough to add me as a registered dealer for their broadheads and I will be ordering some from them shortly.

I'll be sure to post pics and all pertinent info as the arrows start flying.

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richa3md

can't wait

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yoda4x4

While I think you'll find that the best bloodtrails are had by the best placed BH, I'm still really interested to hear your results.

David

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I agree David - the biggest unknown in my little test is ME. I'll do my best to put the shots where they are supposed to be, but in the event of a miscue on my part, I'll be sure to include that in my overall impressions and pictures.

I'm interested to see how things work out seeing as its a 'real world' test with a lot of unknown variables.

Dean

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05_sprcrw

I will be following this closely I love testing heads

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yoda4x4

Perhaps one of the items you could note is shot placement, after the shot of course with pictures showing entrance, exit, vitals hit, and so on. I think that would help to show the complete picture.

Of course, now all you need is some cooperation from the critters.

David

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Standing Bear

That is awesome news Dean, can't wait to see your results !!!!

Daniel

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We'll compare notes when I'm done Daniel

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Well I have had a miserable hunting season so far this year....so far I have shot 1 whitetail doe with the Rage. I've had numerous chances to shoot some muley does, but I've been holding off for this massive buck I've been chasing all year.

I intended on posting pics, and of course my camera batteries wouldn't cooperate in the cold weather.

As for the Rage itself, it blew through the doe at 17 yds on a slight angle taking 1 lung, diapraghm, and liver before exiting. Less than 100 yds before she piled up. I never did find my arrow. I was impressed overall, but I'm still suspicious if I happen to hit bone. Like I mentioned in another post, not many broadheads work well if they hit bone, but I will say the Rage does leave an awful nice hole....

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