Shoot through netting in a ground blind. I have been hesitant to use it. Does it work? Will it ruin my shot? Thanks
Recipe for disaster my friend. I wouldn't shoot anything but a fixed blade anywhere near netting. If it can go wrong it will. I see where you said you cut slits in it, hell i have a hard time not hitting the pole much less shooting through a slit. Lol.Thanks guys! I cut shooting slits in it. I’m shooting rage mechanical
Recipe for disaster my friend. I wouldn't shoot anything but a fixed blade anywhere near netting. If it can go wrong it will. I see where you said you cut slits in it, hell i have a hard time not hitting the pole much less shooting through a slit. Lol.
I agree with JB's last remarks about reducing surface tension. I recall when blinds first came out, they recommended replacing the window after a shot. It makes sense to me that it could free up slack in the screen that would alter flight more than a taunt surface.I actually pondered this myself recently and did some online research. I forget the source, but it was reputable... They did some extensive testing with both fixed blade and mechanicals and found zero difference with either type of broadhead. I know, surprising. Even the writer of the article admitted they were blown away by the unexpected performance of the mechanicals. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot a fixed blade through mesh, but I'd want to do my own field testing before sending a mechanical through.
And I have a theory that cutting the slit in the mesh may be the worst thing you could do. If you don't shoot clean through the opening, the mesh might have a greater effect on the broadhead since you've removed the consistent "surface tension" from the mesh. I don't know. I personally wouldn't risk it without testing it first.
I actually pondered this myself recently and did some online research. I forget the source, but it was reputable... They did some extensive testing with both fixed blade and mechanicals and found zero difference with either type of broadhead. I know, surprising. Even the writer of the article admitted they were blown away by the unexpected performance of the mechanicals. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot a fixed blade through mesh, but I'd want to do my own field testing before sending a mechanical through.
And I have a theory that cutting the slit in the mesh may be the worst thing you could do. If you don't shoot clean through the opening, the mesh might have a greater effect on the broadhead since you've removed the consistent "surface tension" from the mesh. I don't know. I personally wouldn't risk it without testing it first.