Mechanicals for Turkeys

[muddy]

I shot a couple birds with Guillotines, they work wonderfully if you're set up right, but they're a PITA to deal with so I sold them.


Now I just try to put the broadhead in the upper third of the body right above the drumsticks.


The drumsticks are my aiming key because if I hit low then I'm still golden. I have yet to find a turkey that can run away when both legs are destroyed.

[solocam88]

Yeah but what about when they fly away with no legs?

[Dor]

Cant run-cant fly. Turkeys are North Americas version of the ostrich. Big birds need a big start to get airborne.

[muddy]

Yeah but what about when they fly away with no legs?

Turkeys have to run and gain momentum before they can actually fly off. 99.99% of the time they will drop even if you take one leg out because all they can do is hobble on their one good leg and not gain enough momentum to fly.

[muddy]

Dangit Dor beat me too it!

[Dor]

Dangit Dor beat me too it!

[Dor]

Just think if Ostriches could fly? That would make some good wing-shooting.

[solocam88]

Two years ago I filmed one that got shot low in the breast and the arrow cut one leg almost off on the exit. That bird flew about 200 yards and then crashed. I can see how they would have a hard time getting off the ground with both legs broke tho but that seems like it would be hard to do.

[muddy]

Well if they do happen to get air once they hit the ground they won't go anywhere. Now that I think back I shot a bird thru the upper leg and it sorta jumped the string during shot. He coasted about 75 yards, hit the ground, and just lay there till I got down to him. Bottom line is that they rarely go anywhere if you take the legs out.

For conversation sake Hunters Specialties pro staffer Phillip Vanderpool preaches the double leg shot on film all the time with a bow.

[Ack]

I've had two birds fly off on me and let me tell you it's no fun tracking them down. Pay close attention to where they land, because even if you do get to that area they can be VERY difficult to locate.

I'm shooting Rage 2 blades and Bullheads for turks.....had really good luck with the Rage so far, and still waiting to connect with the Bullhead.

[mossyoak]

I have been using Grim Reapers for Turkey and they work awesome I still dont know how to post pics, I will try to get the video online and just post a link to it later this week.

[Haus86]

I'm shooting 1 3/4" grim reaper razor tips for deer and turkeys.

[Arrowbender]

Some like to use larger heads to transfer more energy to the bird, ie, slow down the pass thru as mentioned. It also helps hit their small vital area.
I have used Guillotines, haven't decapped one yet but have harvested two with lower neck hits. Very cool, but my range is limited. I like'em under 15 yds.
Big heads and especially guillotines (if body shot) can slice up a turkey breast pretty good. No worries though.
You don't throw the breast away if you cut the meat while filleting do you.
No difference really. Just may get a few extra pieces. It doesn't get all blood shot like shot pellets may do.

[dan]

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[UntouchableNess]

I've used 1 3/4" Jak Hammers, still usually have some in the quiver. I picked up a bunch of Wasp Bullets and have been happy with them for both deer and turkey.