[LXhuntinPA]

My girlfriend is pulling 40lbs with a 25.5" draw does she have enough power to shoot a 100grain 1 3/8 grimreaper? I know a cut on contact would be better but could she make it work on a whitetail? Anyone here shoot a mechanical with low poundage?

 

[scottieoutwest]

Anything can work under the right conditions. The real question is do you want to chance poor penetration and possibly a lost animal because you chose against a style of broadhead you know will work? My guess here is along with low draw weight and short draw she's probably shooting a light arrow. Those are 3 reasons NOT to use a mechanical. One last thing... Whould you use that set up if you knew you were going to get a shot at a 200" deer? I doubt it.... Don't let her do it if you wouldn't. Happy hunting!

 

[jkm97]

No, she needs a fixed head. A perfect shot would work, but anything else...probably not. The only mech I would even consider would be a steelhead, but that is still out in my opinion. A good fixed head is needed.

 

[rootju]

I wouldn't shoot Reapers w/ that set-up. If she hits any solid bone on a mature whitetail she will have issue with penetration IMO... I'd stick to a fixed blade with her set-up... Good luck!

 

[olemrboston]

You can always try out the Rage 2-Blade 40ke.

 

[evmo]

fixed blade for sure, i have nothing against mechanical heads.. just dont like the idea of using them with low poundage and short draw

 

[jmp51483]

Yep, I must agree with the rest... a fixed blade head is on the books for that setup, a mechanical may work in the perfect condition but I don't think it's worth the risk really.

 

[LXhuntinPA]

It was just a thought because thats what I shoot and have plenty laying around. She just got done shooting her Slick Trick Razortricks so thats what she will be shooting this year.

 

[TauntoHawk]

It was just a thought because thats what I shoot and have plenty laying around. She just got done shooting her Slick Trick Razortricks so thats what she will be shooting this year.

good choice.