Spitfire kill -

BuckFeverLodge · 07-12-2010, 02:40 PM

During this past weekend, my buddy tagged along on our hunt to Oklahoma. He shot this ram at 67 yards with the trusty Spitfire 100 broadhead. The Spitfire was launched from a Hoyt Maxxis, pulling 93lbs. I didn't get any other specs from him, but he has a very short draw length, probably close to 26-27".

We ranged this guy at 78 yards on the first shot, unfortunately we ranged weeds and the arrow fell short. Now the chase was on. The second shot was put on the ram at 67 yards, with the ram quartering away and looking back over his shoulder at us. We ranged, he drew, I filmed, and the Spitfire broadhead whacked him, leaving a crazy big hole in his neck(he was aiming for the head....and don't ask). The ram only went about 10 yards and expired.

The arrow blew through the animal and stuck into an old shed located 5 yards directly behind. In review of the broadhead after, it did not show any signs of damage. I did not get pics, but will see my buddy on Wed so I will take some pics of it then and post. Until then, here are some pics to enjoy.

05_sprcrw · 07-12-2010, 03:57 PM

Sounds like a fun time, but 93 lbs I that guy has to be a brute!

BuckFeverLodge · 07-13-2010, 10:04 PM

Mark is a pretty stout dude. Here's a pic of him with his ram.

cartman308 · 07-13-2010, 10:52 PM

I gotta ask.............. why aim for the head?????

Nice ram none the less!

BuckFeverLodge · 07-13-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman308

I gotta ask.............. why aim for the head?????

That's what I said!

richa3md · 07-14-2010, 09:30 PM

Why not aim for the head?????

Okie101 · 07-14-2010, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman308

I gotta ask.............. why aim for the head?????

Nice ram none the less!

Just had to have been there....

I can tell you what broadhead he didn't use....boy did I have fun teasing him about that..

BuckFeverLodge · 07-14-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Okie101

Just had to have been there....

I can tell you what broadhead he didn't use....boy did I have fun teasing him about that..

Okie is correct, you would have had to be there to understand the "why aim for the head." It was a challenge, and it was done initially at 80+ yards, but the range was off due to grasses.

The broadhead thing is great Travis, way too funny. I know what everyone is going to think, and they're wrong...........

220@NAP · 07-15-2010, 12:07 AM

That's a beauty. Congrats to your friend, Mark!

05_sprcrw · 07-15-2010, 06:35 AM

I would definitely say that he is "stout", I would be happy pulling back 83. That is where I want to be with mine I just have not done so yet.

What is he shooting for an arrow out of that rig?

Bear1990 · 07-15-2010, 07:26 AM

Nice ram! I'm very impressed by the size of the entrence hole from the spitfire. No wonder he only went about ten yards then died. Very cool, guys.

BigBuck-A-Roo · 09-04-2010, 11:06 PM

Nice Ram and Nice Bow! But the poor Rams Horns are growing into it's neck! Awful looking

richa3md · 09-06-2010, 07:49 PM

did not notice the horns growing into the neck....yikes

BuckFeverLodge · 09-06-2010, 07:59 PM

Yep, it was a good thing to take this animal to prevent any future health issues.

BigBuck-A-Roo · 09-07-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckFeverLodge

Yep, it was a good thing to take this animal to prevent any future health issues.

Im guessing everytime it turned its head they dug in even more !

07-12-2010, 02:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
BuckFeverLodge Broadhead Admin Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 1,398	Spitfire kill During this past weekend, my buddy tagged along on our hunt to Oklahoma. He shot this ram at 67 yards with the trusty Spitfire 100 broadhead. The Spitfire was launched from a Hoyt Maxxis, pulling 93lbs. I didn't get any other specs from him, but he has a very short draw length, probably close to 26-27". We ranged this guy at 78 yards on the first shot, unfortunately we ranged weeds and the arrow fell short. Now the chase was on. The second shot was put on the ram at 67 yards, with the ram quartering away and looking back over his shoulder at us. We ranged, he drew, I filmed, and the Spitfire broadhead whacked him, leaving a crazy big hole in his neck(he was aiming for the head....and don't ask). The ram only went about 10 yards and expired. The arrow blew through the animal and stuck into an old shed located 5 yards directly behind. In review of the broadhead after, it did not show any signs of damage. I did not get pics, but will see my buddy on Wed so I will take some pics of it then and post. Until then, here are some pics to enjoy. __________________ ATHENS FACTORY STAFF SHOOTER, Red Feather Archery Field Staff, Eco3 Outdoors Pro Staff, U-slide Bow Holder Pro Staff, LTL Acorn Outdoors Pro Staff "Anybody can kill one with a gun" Steve Casselman "It's going to be a very bad year for a lot of unsuspecting critters!" Matt Futtere - Arrowdynamic Solutions Last edited by BuckFeverLodge; 07-13-2010 at 10:05 PM.

07-12-2010, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
05_sprcrw Broadhead Tester Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 1,394	Sounds like a fun time, but 93 lbs I that guy has to be a brute! __________________ New Breed Archery Samurai Genetix 82lbs 29" 550 Grains 16% F.O.C. 282 fps, RFA Phoenix and Razorhawk Broadheads

07-13-2010, 10:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
BuckFeverLodge Broadhead Admin Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 1,398	Mark is a pretty stout dude. Here's a pic of him with his ram. __________________ ATHENS FACTORY STAFF SHOOTER, Red Feather Archery Field Staff, Eco3 Outdoors Pro Staff, U-slide Bow Holder Pro Staff, LTL Acorn Outdoors Pro Staff "Anybody can kill one with a gun" Steve Casselman "It's going to be a very bad year for a lot of unsuspecting critters!" Matt Futtere - Arrowdynamic Solutions

07-13-2010, 10:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
cartman308 Broadhead Mod Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fraziers Bottom, WV Posts: 1,201	I gotta ask.............. why aim for the head????? Nice ram none the less! __________________ Broadheadtalk Moderator Athens Factory Staff Shooter

07-15-2010, 06:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
05_sprcrw Broadhead Tester Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 1,394	I would definitely say that he is "stout", I would be happy pulling back 83. That is where I want to be with mine I just have not done so yet. What is he shooting for an arrow out of that rig? __________________ New Breed Archery Samurai Genetix 82lbs 29" 550 Grains 16% F.O.C. 282 fps, RFA Phoenix and Razorhawk Broadheads

07-14-2010, 09:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
richa3md 130gr Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 546	Why not aim for the head?????

07-15-2010, 12:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
220@NAP NAP Representative Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 156	That's a beauty. Congrats to your friend, Mark!

07-15-2010, 07:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bear1990 85gr Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 60	Nice ram! I'm very impressed by the size of the entrence hole from the spitfire. No wonder he only went about ten yards then died. Very cool, guys.

09-04-2010, 11:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
BigBuck-A-Roo 100gr Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Caledonia,NY Posts: 257	Nice Ram and Nice Bow! But the poor Rams Horns are growing into it's neck! Awful looking __________________ PSE BOW MADNESS 32 at 66.5 lbs 28 inch draw and Nap Hellrazors Last edited by BigBuck-A-Roo; 09-04-2010 at 11:08 PM.

09-06-2010, 07:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
richa3md 130gr Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 546	did not notice the horns growing into the neck....yikes __________________ 09' PSE Super Short 29 in and 72.5# and 125 gr G5 Striker Magnum!!!

09-06-2010, 07:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
BuckFeverLodge Broadhead Admin Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 1,398	Yep, it was a good thing to take this animal to prevent any future health issues. __________________ ATHENS FACTORY STAFF SHOOTER, Red Feather Archery Field Staff, Eco3 Outdoors Pro Staff, U-slide Bow Holder Pro Staff, LTL Acorn Outdoors Pro Staff "Anybody can kill one with a gun" Steve Casselman "It's going to be a very bad year for a lot of unsuspecting critters!" Matt Futtere - Arrowdynamic Solutions

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