TruFire Switchblade -

Bowhunter · 11-24-2009, 07:44 AM

I've been seeing the commercial for this particular mechanical broadhead on the Outdoor Channel lately. Is anyone shooting this broadhead or have any experience with it.

"Upon contact with the target the tip is pushed in deploying and locking the blades into place before the broadhead penetrates the target. Giving you maximum cutting diameter on the entry hole as well as the exit hole. The SwitchBlade's rear deploying blades won't deflect angled shots. To re-set the SwitchBlade to the closed position simply pull the tip back out. Over 1 3/8" cutting diameter! 3-blade."

I'd like to see some reviews on this. My concern, as with most mechanicals is of course, reliability.

Bowhunter

Booner · 11-24-2009, 01:12 PM

I havent shot the switch blade, but I have shot the Meat seeker by trophy Ridge. It is very similar in deployment. The meat seeker is a little hard to get the rubber band on but functioned really well and the blades were stronger than they appeared to be.

BigBuckDown · 11-24-2009, 02:30 PM

A hunting buddy of mine shoots these and swears by them. He claims that they've worked flawlessly on every animal he has shot with them, including wild hogs.

Booner · 11-24-2009, 09:50 PM

I like the piston idea. It is force against force. Unless the blades are locked up they are going to open. Pick up a set BBD and give us a review.

maxx532 · 12-01-2009, 06:32 AM

Haven't tried one yet. Talked with 2 switchblade users that had good results, and liked the head, on hogs and deer.

Booner · 12-01-2009, 06:15 PM

I have shot the meat seeker, which is similar. Very poor blade construction and hard to put the rubber band on. they flew really well and deployed....need a serious re-vamp on the blades.

ryan russell · 01-28-2010, 07:03 PM

ive used the switchblade for 2 years nor and the broadheads work great. takes little force to open and guarantee to open every time. i will try and post a pic of an entry hole with one

BuckFeverLodge · 01-28-2010, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryan russell

ive used the switchblade for 2 years nor and the broadheads work great. takes little force to open and guarantee to open every time. i will try and post a pic of an entry hole with one

ryan - thanks for joining us here. We love pics like you describe. If you have any questions or need help getting it posted, just holler.

PABowhunter4life · 01-29-2010, 06:41 AM

They are a good head.....provided you don't hit bone. I have never personally shot them but know a few people that absolutely mangled them from simple rib hits

ryan russell · 01-29-2010, 04:33 PM

well it wont let me upload on here. maybe someone can upload for me on here

BuckFeverLodge · 01-29-2010, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryan russell

well it wont let me upload on here. maybe someone can upload for me on here

Sent you a PM. Shoot the pic over to me and I'll post it for ya.

BuckFeverLodge · 01-29-2010, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryan russell

well it wont let me upload on here. maybe someone can upload for me on here

Ryan - you need to have a least 10 posts to be allowed to post pics. Thanks for sending the pic of the Trufire Switchblade entry hole.

Here is Ryan's pic which he was referring to. Looks like a pretty mean hole.

ryan russell · 01-29-2010, 09:21 PM

i have some other pics somewhere of my holes with these heads once deer is skinned. they are mean. i know alot of people dislike them but they work for me.

BuckFeverLodge · 01-29-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan russell

i have some other pics somewhere of my holes with these heads once deer is skinned. they are mean. i know alot of people dislike them but they work for me.

Two choices, crank up the posts to get to 10, or email the other pics over and I'll blast em' up here. No worries.

Start a thread in the Welcome section too, that's a good way to get a few posts in, and it also gives us the opportunity to get to know who you are a bit. Thanks.

turkey tail · 03-21-2010, 06:33 PM

I'll be tring these out on hogs soon... I'll let ya'll know how it turns out.

11-24-2009, 07:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bowhunter 85gr Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesquite Texas, USA Posts: 39	TruFire Switchblade I've been seeing the commercial for this particular mechanical broadhead on the Outdoor Channel lately. Is anyone shooting this broadhead or have any experience with it. "Upon contact with the target the tip is pushed in deploying and locking the blades into place before the broadhead penetrates the target. Giving you maximum cutting diameter on the entry hole as well as the exit hole. The SwitchBlade's rear deploying blades won't deflect angled shots. To re-set the SwitchBlade to the closed position simply pull the tip back out. Over 1 3/8" cutting diameter! 3-blade." I'd like to see some reviews on this. My concern, as with most mechanicals is of course, reliability. Bowhunter

01-28-2010, 07:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
ryan russell Trial Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: central illinois Posts: 15	switchblade ive used the switchblade for 2 years nor and the broadheads work great. takes little force to open and guarantee to open every time. i will try and post a pic of an entry hole with one

01-29-2010, 06:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
PABowhunter4life 100gr Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 140	They are a good head.....provided you don't hit bone. I have never personally shot them but know a few people that absolutely mangled them from simple rib hits __________________ Athens Archery FS / Stealth Archery PS/ Bow Rattler PS / RiP Game Calls FS /Carbon Creations FS / Buck Addicts FS / BroadheadShed FS / Grim Reaper Broadhead FS

01-29-2010, 04:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
ryan russell Trial Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: central illinois Posts: 15	entry hole well it wont let me upload on here. maybe someone can upload for me on here

01-29-2010, 09:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
ryan russell Trial Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: central illinois Posts: 15	switchblade i have some other pics somewhere of my holes with these heads once deer is skinned. they are mean. i know alot of people dislike them but they work for me. __________________ athens fieldstaff, qad prostaff, duravane prostaff, victory natty staff, tru-fire prostaff, sword prostaff...

11-24-2009, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Booner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 957	I havent shot the switch blade, but I have shot the Meat seeker by trophy Ridge. It is very similar in deployment. The meat seeker is a little hard to get the rubber band on but functioned really well and the blades were stronger than they appeared to be.

11-24-2009, 02:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
BigBuckDown Trial Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Arkansas Posts: 15	A hunting buddy of mine shoots these and swears by them. He claims that they've worked flawlessly on every animal he has shot with them, including wild hogs.

11-24-2009, 09:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Booner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 957	I like the piston idea. It is force against force. Unless the blades are locked up they are going to open. Pick up a set BBD and give us a review.

12-01-2009, 06:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
maxx532 100gr Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 164	Haven't tried one yet. Talked with 2 switchblade users that had good results, and liked the head, on hogs and deer.

12-01-2009, 06:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Booner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 957	I have shot the meat seeker, which is similar. Very poor blade construction and hard to put the rubber band on. they flew really well and deployed....need a serious re-vamp on the blades.

03-21-2010, 06:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
turkey tail Trial Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	I'll be tring these out on hogs soon... I'll let ya'll know how it turns out. __________________ MATHEWS Z 7 GRIM REAPER BROADHEADS

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