...Question on Snyper Broadheads...

[fairfax1]

I'm interested in this head. I've ordered the 100-grain sample from Rocky Mtn. Perhaps some of the users here can give me a little guidance:

The RM site says that extra 'rubber bands' are available (for a price). What do you guys do when practicing or zeroing this head. Certainly you must have to replace the band after every shot.

Do you use another source to buy them? if so, what size would you get?

For your experiences in taking deer with the Snyper: What KE are you getting out of your rig? Are you getting pass-thrus with the Snyper at that KE?

Have you been able to re-sharpen the two types of blades? ..the nose blade and the wing blades.

How difficult is it to replace the blades?

Is there an issue with pulling this head out of a foam type target ...specifically, Morrell's Yellow Jacket?

I've been a dyed-in-the-wool fixed blade guy for 38yrs of bow hunting and, truthfully, pretty much discounted the whole mechanical issue. But, since I bought a new bow about 6 years ago, I struggle with getting consistent flight out of my old Thunderheads, or Ti-100's, and now this year, Mzzy's 100 grn 4-blade. I shot a round-wheel Darton for 15yrs and it could fling the fixed blades like my field points. Then, I went to an aggressive dual hatchet-cam Darton model and really fight with consistent broadhead zeroing.

For the record my rig is: Drawing 58lbs, getting 59.5 lbs of KE, at 425grains at 251fps. That is enough to get complete pass thrus -even clipping both entry & exit ribs - with 125Thunderheads & RM's Ti-100.

Will a Snyper mechanical pass thru at that?

[Swamp Monster]

PM MichBuckmaster as he has had good success using these. He ties heavy fishing line around the blades where the rubberband goes to keep them from opening in the foam targets. Works well. The blades look pretty easy to replace, but I've never done it so I honestly don't know. If I were to choose a mechanical these would be it. I think your set up has enough KE to do the job with these heads, but I would stay away from some of the large diameter 3 blade mechanicals.

[Brownbear]

I harvested two bull elk (one in 2002 and one in 2003 season) in Montana with the snyper broadheads. One shot was at 20 yards, the other at 25 yards. I shoot a Mathews Q2 at 75#. Both arrows (Carbon Express's) had passed threw with the back half still in the elk. Both elk snapped arrow off leaving flechings inside. One elk went 80 yards the other 50 yards before pilling up. I am very please with the Snypers and have them blow right threw deer. They will fly just like your fieldtips.

[holzy]

My brother, dad, and myself all use Snypers. We have had nothing but 100% pass through's on every deer we have shot with these heads. My bro and I both shoot high poundage and have a large amount of KE. My dad shoots 53 lbs (bad shoulder) with Goldtips and gets pass throughs with this set up.

It takes about 5 minutes to change blades on 3 heads....very easy. As far as practicing with the heads, you don't need to:) They hit EXACTLY where your field tips hit.

These are great broadheads. I hope you have the same good results as we have had.

[deskjockey]

I shoot the snypers and had a complete pass through on both deer I harvested last year. I am very pleased with their performance. As far as practicing with them...I use a wrap of scotch tape to keep the blades in place. It's a quick solution to the rubber bands.

[deepwoods]

Fairfax,

I don't shoot the snyper but I do shoot mechanical broadheads (vortex). I use the wire from twisty ties to hold it in place. I just peel the paper off of it and wrap it around my broadhead. It will last a whole season of practice without breaking. Hope this helps.

Good luck to all this season.