I have never used mechanicals, but i had some g5 montecs that were total garbage. The only broadhead i have ever had trouble sharpening. After hitting a few deer and almost no blood i went back to tried and true muzzies.
Im not brand loyal. Last year i shot my old hoyt magnatec from 2003. My oldest son took my bear, my youngest has a pse. I also have an indian archery recurve that I haven't hunted wit.
For me, i say the terminal destination of the projectile is your responsibility. As long as you can guarantee it isn't going to pass through and his something irresponsible its up to the shooter to decide what caliber to use. A well placed rifle of many calibers will pass through a deer. I have...
Ben makes a great point on not getting ro deep and not spending to much. My hunting rig is a 2003 model hoyt i paid about 150 for. I can accurately shoot it farther than i would ever shoot at an animal. There is no teplacement for practice. Shooting with an experienced person rhat can look at...
One thing you may look at is 4h. It is for kids, but i am an archery instructor for my county. When i have spare tine i also help adults. Im not an expert by any means but i enjoy helping people with archery. Another possibility is call your local game agency. Sometimes they can get you in tough...
Wow. Thats to bad im glad he was shut down. A friend had his stuff riuned by him. On rhe other hand a taxidermist where i grew up was heavily pressured by dnr to return everyones property and shut down.
Have you contacted your game agency? In indiana our dnr would step in and help you recover your property. They would most likely be interested as to why he has had it so long.