The Best Aim Point?
Bow hunting wild turkeys can be intimidating for many different reasons. One of the most important questions you may ask yourself before you get the nerve up to make the attempt. Where is the best aim point to take the bird down?
Be sure to check your local regulations, don’t get busted doing something you shouldn’t and then try to blame The Bow Bully. Ol, Green Pants ain’t going to accept that one. Some places don’t allow archery hunting turkeys.
No matter the aimpoint, accuracy is key. If you head into the woods and are the best hen you can be, calling a gobbler in close enough to take it down with your PSE Levitate where are you going to place your sight pin and what broadheads would you use?
Head, Vitals, or Shiny Spot?
Some archers will only take head shots and it is extremely effective, others shoot for vitals, while the rest take aim at the shiny spot.
The theory is if you take the head out the rest will follow. That is the case most of the time, but birds will be birds and you’ve heard the saying, “Running around like a chicken with my head cut off” right? If you manage to make a good headshot, that bird may not drop and flop where you shot it but there is a high probability you will recover it.
A vital shot placement, heart and lungs, will in fact kill the bird but they can still fly and there’s no telling where it’ll land. You may recover it but then again, you may not. If you don’t have the best sight or hearing, I don’t recommend this shot. You’ll need to be able to hear and see where the turkey flies to.
Then there’s the shiny spot, this is the copper looking part on the tip of the wings. Regardless of the side you take your shot on, aim for the front quarter of the wing on the shiny spot. The chance of recovery with this shot is great!
What Should You Expect?
Imagine nocking your arrow and preparing yourself to send the Grim Reaper Razortip Broadhead into the shiny spot on the big gobbler you called in. You take aim for the shiny spot, then what? What should you expect? You should expect it to drop and flop, meaning a full recovery.
Why would I suggest the Grim Reaper Razortip Broadhead? Broadheads with the rear deployed blades are more consistent and reliable. This one has the three deployable blades that have just under two inches in cutting diameter. It is the perfect tool to accomplish the job and bring home the meat!
Recovery Rate
Why is there a greater recovery rate when the broadhead enters at the shiny spot? A few reasons.
- This shot will take out the legs, a turkey needs its legs to fly, without its legs it lacks lift.
- It will sever arteries leading to blood loss and a recovery.
- 99.9% on the spot recovery rate.
When you find that perfect spot with your perfect setup, you get to make the decision of what shot placement you’re going to make. If an expert gives advice, take heed. With hunting there’s always an aspect of trial and error, there’ll be less error when you do your research and take responsibility for your actions.
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