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What type of fixed broadhead would have more penetration:
A 4 blade, or a 3 blade?
A 4 blade, or a 3 blade?
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depends...
A three blade head with a 1.5" cutting diamter would have a lot more "cut" than a four blade head with a .75" cutting diamter and therefore would likely penetrate less.
That said, if the cutting diameter was the same you would have more "cut" on the 4-blade therefore more friction, youd be more likely to hit bone, and it would be a safe bet to say a 3-blade would out penetrate a 4-blade of the same cutting diameter.
Your question is not complete.
A three blade head with a 1.5" cutting diamter would have a lot more "cut" than a four blade head with a .75" cutting diamter and therefore would likely penetrate less.
That said, if the cutting diameter was the same you would have more "cut" on the 4-blade therefore more friction, youd be more likely to hit bone, and it would be a safe bet to say a 3-blade would out penetrate a 4-blade of the same cutting diameter.
Your question is not complete.
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Okay let's take the same broadhead then, just with a different # of blades.
The muzzy mx3 vs. the muzzy mx4. Which will generally penetrate more?
The muzzy mx3 vs. the muzzy mx4. Which will generally penetrate more?
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In this case the 4. The MX-4 is only 1-1/8" dia where the MX-3 is 1-1/4". I doubt that the difference would be that much, just a little more.
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all blades the same 1 blade will go the furthest next a 2 then a 3 and so on.
if you hold a knife in your hand and cut a piece of steak could you cut more with 2 knifes with the same pressure ????? 3 knifes??????
I can find alot of C.O.I. blades snuffers ,mangus, etc.
but, I just can find the old RAZOR BACK 5'S anywhere there is a reason.
the new modern mechanical broadheads are pushing the limits with the cutting diameter they are getting,thats some of the penatration problems your talking about.
JMHO here but i believe if the RAGE and others would have a greater sweep back design with less cutting width but,keep the design the same would be better,especially with the lower poundage bows and light arrows.
anything beyond a pass thru is wasted energy,in my book.
i'm not talking about different angles or bone etc. ,but you get my point.
if you hold a knife in your hand and cut a piece of steak could you cut more with 2 knifes with the same pressure ????? 3 knifes??????
I can find alot of C.O.I. blades snuffers ,mangus, etc.
but, I just can find the old RAZOR BACK 5'S anywhere there is a reason.
the new modern mechanical broadheads are pushing the limits with the cutting diameter they are getting,thats some of the penatration problems your talking about.
JMHO here but i believe if the RAGE and others would have a greater sweep back design with less cutting width but,keep the design the same would be better,especially with the lower poundage bows and light arrows.
anything beyond a pass thru is wasted energy,in my book.
i'm not talking about different angles or bone etc. ,but you get my point.
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the angle of the blades will also influence the penetration.
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exactly
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