What to shoot a predator with?

Critter_Gitter

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During bow season here in southern NV for deer we have been seeing many predators. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif Looks like its going to be a good season. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif The question come to mind while sitting in the blind as to what would be the best tip for an arrow or crossbolt. I would think for a coyote size animal and above a broadhead containing razor blades working on the premise of blood loss would be best. However after seeing several smaller predators being shot with the same broadhead and running off on long trailing jobs (even with good shots to the vitals) I am wondering if a broadhead such as a S.M.G (small game head) by g5 would work better for fox and cat sized animals.

What are your opinions on this matter /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

How about a rubber blunt tips performance /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Does arrow speed play a part /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

How about total arrow weight /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
 
Exploding tips!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif
 
I have used 4 blade broadheads, field tips (not recomended) obsidian points, hard plastic blunts and judo points. All except the field tip killed pretty fast but the best was the judo point. The impact force and the tissue dammage is immense.
1. Judo
2. blunt
3. broadhead
4. field point
I dont think speed really matters that much since most hunting arrows are around 400-500 grains. As for arrow weight I think anything that does not go under dry fire weight of the bow is good. Justin
 
Whatever you have will be good, barring target points. Mechanical or standard cut on impact broadheads will get the job done. For smaller preds like fox you might be able to get away with blunts/judo points but why take the chance.
 
IMO, small critters, such as coyote, fox, bobcat, and turkey are all perfect critters to use the larger expandable/mechanical broadheads on. You're right in that you want blood loss, and a lot of it quickly. IMO, judo tips, and the like, won't give you as much blood loss as will a expandable with a 1 1/2" or 2" cut will. I've used the blunts and judo's on rabbits, prairie dogs, grouse, and even dove, and they work well on them. BUT all of them are much smaller and don't take near as much to kill them quickly.
I've shot 6 coyotes with mechanical broadheads, and recovered all 6, although one took about 4 hours to do so, but what can ya expect on a texas heart shot and no exit hole. My best placed arrow on a coyote, double lung, with 1 1/2" broadhead resulted in a 40 yard recovery. It don't get much better than that with an arrow!
 
I have shot raccoon with Montec G5 broadheads... they do not go very far. I have also shot raccon, woodchucks and rabbits with field points... but you will usually loose them as they will travel far before expiring. I would say anything with a blade should do the trick.
 
ANYTHING on a coyote sized animal or larger, other than a broadhead is ridiculous,something else MAY kill,,but your not going to find it anytime soon,,i use the Rothaar snuffer broadhead and it will turn marginal hits into a quick kill,,i have shot many types like muzzy's and thunderheads and have found no better head than the snuffer
Roger Rothaar sold the rights to Delta archery a few years ago so i think you will find them under the Delta snuffer name now,,it is a 3 blade fixed blade head and is EASY as hell to sharpen with a lansky type knife sharpening kit,,the snuffer has a large diameter cutting area,,if im not mistaken the Montech company sells a broadhead that is EXTREMELY similar to the snuffer broadhead,,i would use NOTHING except a broadhead on a coyote or larger animal unless i wanted it to die a slow agonizing death,,more than likely from an infection,,and i dont care what animal it is it doesnt need to suffer needlessly
Bob
Bob
 
I shot a coyote with a rubber blunt. Made a heck of a thump and rolled the yote over he got up and looked around for who ever bit him and beat feat. By the way back then my arrow speed was around 180 and the blunt bounced off the coyote. I was just a kid.
 
From the number of views verses the number of responses I am guessing that not many folks on this board hunt coyotes or other predators with a bow. Here in southern NV there is limited water supply which makes finding predators easier to find. My buddy and I have lights mounted to our bowsights which really make the pins stand out in the dark. With a cordless spot light, a blind, two guys and a water hole I would think we could do some real harm to the predator population at night. Several archers near where we hunted this season shot footage of three mountain lions watering at this water hole. Night time with a bow could be the ticket!!!
 
Critter Gitter Ill be right over. I shoot everything I can with my bow. I drilled the back cap of my mag light and threaded a bolt through it that screws in like a stabilizer on the front of my compound bow. But lately I have been calling with my longbow. Justin
 


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