I was finally able to get back to our hunting concession this weekend, we build a new elevated blind and as a Professional Hunter I like to hunt out of the new blinds before guiding bow hunt clients.

Its build in an big old lead wood tree about 30 feet of the ground. With a wooden platform and a camo net as walls.

On my way to the stand yesterday morning I bumped a couple of young impala rams at the mineral lick.

In the stand I got settled ASAP and then started to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

The lead wood tree stands in a thicket mixed with lead wood and tambotie trees. These trees are home to a wide variety of birds.

The morning passed slowly. At around 12:20 I saw a couple of young impala rams approaching the mineral lick.

They were mock fighting as the rut is still going this late in May. Every now and then one can hear that guttural nasal roar an dominant Impala ram makes to impress the ladies and intimidate the opposition.

During the rut Impala rams are very unpredictable and they can not be patterned at all this makes for a very difficult hunt compared to the Whitetail rut in the USA.

While watching the two young rams a nice mature ram walks straight to the mineral lick ignoring the youngsters...

He gave me a slight quartering away shot at 18 yards.

The M'Bogo (Destroyer 350) appeared in my hands almost as if by magic.

The HHA single pin settled on the middle of the vital triangle.

The next moment the white fletching disappear on the sweet spot and the Impala jumps and goes onto a death run. He went down 50 yards from where he received the shot.

Recovery was easy as there was a very good blood trail leading to the ram.



So how did the Slick Tricks Std perform???

Entrance wound



Entrance wound inside the chest cavity



Damage to the lungs...



Exit wound inside the cavity



Exit wound



The Slick Trick Std's performed flawless once again providing a large wound channel through both lungs and the top of the hart...

I think I can say...

The Slick Tricks whistled through this nice 22 inch Impala ram...

Good job on the impala, excellent shot placement!

OK, you got my attention!

Just think what you could have done with a Monster Seven and Muzzy's!!

just kidding, nice work.

Rich
M7

I have been hunting with the same ferule for the past 3 years.

I just replace the blades when damaged or I re sharpen them for the next hunt...

To be honest I do not think there is another 4 blade broad head or 3 blade broad head for that matter on the market that can come even close...

But at the end of the day I believe you need to hunt with broad heads that you have confidence in.

Slick Tricks will be on my hunting arrows...

I agree Gerhard. I was a died in the wool Muzzy fan for many, many years. But when I made the switch to Slick Tricks, I couldn't believe the hole they make, and the durability of the head. I'm still on my original three ferules.

Gerhard,

what shaft choice and total weight?

I had a chance to shoot some of the Easton Full Metal Jacket Dangerous Game arrows this morning.
665gr with a 125gr field point. Hoyt Carbon bow at 71 lbs 248fps. The Monster was a little better at 70lbs/262fps. Over 100ft/lbs of KE. Are you thinking that heavy an arrow? My thoughts centered around a 450-475gr total weight arrow and trying to hit 300fps.

Thanks,

Rich
Monster 7

I hunt with Carbon Express Maxima Hunter 350 arrows.

They are super strong and have been hunting with them the last 3 years.

They are cut at 30 inches and with a 125gr field point or broad head you should get close to 450gr total arrow weight depending what type of fletching you use.

I use 4 inch fletches for hunting as well as an arrow wrap and they all add a little to total arrow weight.

Rich you have to remember that you do not need to chase 300fps.

If you have a setup the give you between 275 to 285fps and the bow is silent when shot...

Then you have a great hunting setup.

The more speed comes into play the more noise gets generated at the shot and this is where you get animals string jumping.

Due to the noise from the shot.

Remember speed of sound will always beat the speed of any arrow.

Hope this answer your question Rich.

Thanks Gerhard, it is too easy to get caught up in the quest for speed and a flatter trajectory.
I'll make it quiet and go from there with a little heavier arrow.

Rich
Monster 7

Rich,

You are not going to hunt out to 80 yards with the bow...

45 yards are my personal max distance I will take a shot at an animal.

I do not need a flatter trajectory because I know what the range is and I have my single pin slider sight at the exact distance to take the shot.

A 450gr to 475gr arrow will work great with your bow.

I have three arrows in four inches at ____yards is my personal maximum; with the bow at seventy pounds and a 475grain arrow with Muzzy 125's. I just have to get there before I will take the trip back.

Rich
Monster 7

quote:

Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
I have three arrows in four inches at ____yards is my personal maximum; with the bow at seventy pounds and a 475grain arrow with Muzzy 125's. I just have to get there before I will take the trip back.

Rich
Monster 7

Practice long distance shooting out to 80 yards.

Concentrate on form and shooting style to get the groupings tight as possible.

Also shoot 5 arrow groupings. You will get an better idea of what you are doing.

Although 45 yards is my max range I will take a shot at an animal everything needs to be perfect to take the shot or I will pass up the shot.

An added benefit to practicing shots out to 80 - 100 yards is that if you get good out to 80 yards, the 20 - 40 yard shots seem like "chip shots" and are remarkably easy!

I'm thinking about trying thr "Slick Tricks". What is the differance between the standard and the Magnum? Thanks Marc

quote:

Originally posted by MADDOG:
I'm thinking about trying thr "Slick Tricks". What is the differance between the standard and the Magnum? Thanks Marc

The standard Slick Trick broadheads have a one inch cutting diameter.

The Magnums sport a 1 1/8th inch cutting diameter. That's the difference.

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Originally posted by MADDOG:
I'm thinking about trying thr "Slick Tricks". What is the differance between the standard and the Magnum? Thanks Marc

Like Shof all ready pointed out the difference in the blade sizes.

I like hunting with the Standard blades as they give me max straight line penetration while cutting a 12GA slug size hole...