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Offline S.C. hunter

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point size
« on: June 16, 2019, 03:53:34 pm »
Hey Everyone,
  I would like to get some opinions to what size points you think are best for hunting. Hunting Whitetails, and Hogs.  Size as far as Length, Width, also some favorite types that you think work best.
   Thanks,
    Steve
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Offline paulc

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Re: point size
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2019, 05:40:41 pm »
Your state will have regs on minimum  width...

Paul
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Offline aaron

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Re: point size
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2019, 05:52:45 pm »
Mine are near the minimum for WA state- 7/8 wide by 2 long including stem.
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: point size
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2019, 07:15:18 pm »
I like this shape. It's just over 7/8" wide
Bjrogg
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Offline S.C. hunter

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Re: point size
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2019, 08:24:42 pm »
Paulc... Actually S.C. does not have any regulations on point size. I really just curious about what seems to work best for most People. Thanks for the reply :)
Aaron... I have just made 2 Obsidian points that are just about that size. how well do they penetrate at that size for you ? I know it has a lot to do with the pounds of the bow, I am shooting about 48 lbs. most of the time. Just wondering if I should go a little smaller... thanks
Bjrogg... I like that style point. Doesn't look like any unnecessary drag after the initial hole is made.  Thanks.
   Steve
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Offline Tower

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Re: point size
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2019, 06:35:53 am »
I like a 2:1. Or a 3:1  7/8-1” wide.  My average is about 75 grains
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Offline Tower

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Re: point size
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2019, 06:43:25 am »
Here is a pic of what the top point did for me.
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: point size
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2019, 06:53:08 am »
Looks like a pretty nice buck Tower. So far mine has just penetrated the dirt. I screwed up on a perfect shot from my tree stand my second season. Still need to work more on shooting from tree. 0 for 2 from tree. 2 for 2 from the ground. Both of those where steel broad heads though. Wasn't the arrows fault on either of the from tree strikes.
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Offline mullet

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Re: point size
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2019, 04:14:29 am »
7/8" wide and 1 1/2-2" long, triangle points for me.
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Offline JEB

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Re: point size
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2019, 05:49:53 am »
Tower posted photos of the points I like to use. Now if I could just get mine to look half that good.lol
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Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: point size
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2019, 10:40:52 am »
Nice points, everyone!  We have a choice of steel or steel here in Colorado!  Tower, nice arrows!
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Offline boerneaggie

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Re: point size
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2019, 08:26:01 am »
Nice Job! Congrats!
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