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perry p

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Hi all! I'm new and very excited to begin turkey hunting this Spring in Meeker and Wright Counties. My interest in archery has also begun, now that I just purchased my first bow; a Bear "Effect". My question is what is a good broad head to use? I'm not really into using a "Guillotine".

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I really like the Rocket Mini Blaster, but any large diameter (2") expandable will work great. I think the 3 blade models shine over the two blade options, but many birds have been taken with the Rage two blade. Guess your best, hit 'em good and enjoy your new found sport.

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THe best answer is to shoot the broadhead that you shoot the best. The vitals on a turkey are roughly the size of a baseball to a softball. So, you want to find a broadhead that you can shoot inside a 3" group every day.

I prefer the Magnus Bullhead which is a headshot broadhead. You aim with it the same way you would with a shotgun, head and neck. Its actually a much larger target area than the vitals and offers a very low chance of wounding a bird. It is challenging and you may miss, but hitting a bird in the head and neck is almost guarenteed to be a kill shot.

Ive done both and urge you to shoot what you are most comfortable with, but just know that a body shot on a turkey is hardly guarenteed. That is why Don and others will recommend a large cutting-diameter mechanical. It offers that largest cutting area to up the chances of hitting something vital. Otherwise, many turkey body shots results in the bird flying or running off. This is where the 2+" mechanicals shine. They are not legal for deer, but they are great for turkeys.

Good luck! If you're looking for someone to hunt with or tag along and do some calling, I'd be happy to talk. I live in the west metro and turkey hunting is my favorite thing to do.

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Thanks for the reply Powerstroke. I'm absolutely fascinated with bow hunting for turkey. I'm sure I will be in touch with you in the near future.

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I'm happy to help share info and gear. When it comes to turkeys, I'm an open book. It is my favorite thing to hunt right now. I would take the month of April off if I could.

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