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They have evolved from what they used to be. We should try to legalize them! I mean why not? :twocents:
« Last Edit: May 25, 2011, 08:02:21 PM by oldleclericrd »
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Re: I sure wish we could use expandible broadheads on big game!
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2011, 05:32:22 PM »
Oh my dear friend, you are gonna get lots of responses on this topic. Lets just say this... I am ALL for allowing expandable broadheads, luminocks, 209 ignitions, etc.. but there are enough people that like the "primitive" way things are done now.

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Re: I sure wish we could use expandible broadheads on big game!
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2011, 05:39:37 PM »
Well I guess ill start it off. :chuckle: expandables hinder penetration, there for I will not use them. They are also more prone to failure and that's the last thing I want to have to deal with after putting a shot on the trophy of a life time. When my arrow is on the way I want to know my blades are already deployed. Oh and 2 holes are better than one.
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Re: I sure wish we could use expandible broadheads on big game!
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2011, 05:40:57 PM »
Oh my dear friend, you are gonna get lots of responses on this topic. Lets just say this... I am ALL for allowing expandable broadheads, luminocks, 209 ignitions, etc.. but there are enough people that like the "primitive" way things are done now.

I understand the primitive aspect of what your saying, however an expandible broadhead (in my opinion) just helps to put them down faster and at least for me, they dont jeopardize the whole "up close and personal primitive" part of bowhunting.
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Re: I sure wish we could use expandible broadheads on big game!
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2011, 05:44:44 PM »
 This should be good.

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Re: I sure wish we could use expandible broadheads on big game!
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2011, 05:49:51 PM »
I just pour gas on the fire, sit back, and watch it burn!   :chuckle:
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Re: I sure wish we could use expandible broadheads on big game!
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2011, 06:59:02 PM »
Sounds like if want to see some change and voice you concern you join Washington for Wildlife and work to have a bigger hammer behind your stance than one man talking.  :twocents:
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Re: I sure wish we could use expandible broadheads on big game!
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2011, 07:11:39 PM »
Sounds like if want to see some change and voice you concern you join Washington for Wildlife and work to have a bigger hammer behind your stance than one man talking.  :twocents:

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Re: I sure wish we could use expandible broadheads on big game!
« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2011, 07:15:27 PM »
They should give the hunter the choice of what gear to use.  They have improved the technology with them a lot and there are lots of options so you can find one that won't fail.

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Re: I sure wish we could use expandible broadheads on big game!
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2011, 07:19:27 PM »
I don't have a problem with them I don't know if I would use them.

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Re: I sure wish we could use expandible broadheads on big game!
« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2011, 07:20:15 PM »
Well I guess ill start it off. :chuckle: expandables hinder penetration, there for I will not use them. They are also more prone to failure and that's the last thing I want to have to deal with after putting a shot on the trophy of a life time. When my arrow is on the way I want to know my blades are already deployed. Oh and 2 holes are better than one.

Furthermore the expandable are barbed and will cause death by infection. Most animals can lose, pull out, or rub off a bad shot because fixed blades cannot form a barb. I also would not use them and will continue to vote no on them  until they improve them drastically.
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Re: I sure wish we could use expandible broadheads on big game!
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2011, 07:46:12 PM »
If we are worried about animals surviving a botched shot, we shouldn't be hunting with arrows, the animal will suffer with a fixed blade or a mechanical. If people want to hunt with them that should be their choice.  Indians used stone broadheads to kill animals, I think a fixed blade or a mechanical broadhead will be a big improvement over that.

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Re: I sure wish we could use expandible broadheads on big game!
« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2011, 08:43:48 PM »
  :yeah:
« Last Edit: May 23, 2011, 12:55:21 PM by oldleclericrd »
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Re: I sure wish we could use expandible broadheads on big game!
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2011, 12:56:56 PM »
I figured more people would have something to say on this subject :dunno:
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Re: I sure wish we could use expandible broadheads on big game!
« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2011, 01:10:28 PM »
I figured more people would have something to say on this subject :dunno:

Would you support mechanical broadheads if it meant losing more of our hunting season?

I am with KillBilly on the barbed issue, plus is there really a need to use them, fixed blade broadheads are better than ever? There are so many great broadheads that fly like field points today that I don't see why you would need to go to a mechanical head.

 


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