Ramcat Hydroshock Broadhead Test

[Bowhuntr64]

Check out my latest test, of this Ramcat broadhead. I hope it's helpful.

 

[rookhawk]

Check out my latest test, of this Ramcat broadhead. I hope it's helpful.

I've used this product for over ten years now on crossbows. They are excellent for that purpose. They fly true in my experience, and if it isn't a full pass through, they back cut. Since they aren't a true mechanical, i've never had them deflect due to inconsistent opening.

I've never considered using them with a vertical bow because their design requires a lot of energy to operate compared to a cut on contact model.

 

[rookhawk]

@Bowhuntr64 one thing you omitted in your test. The set screws are designed to hold the blades fine for initial penetration. They are designed to loosen in penetration which should not matter on a pass through. However, if you do not get a pass through, the blades are now mechanical scissors, loose enough to cut on their way out as the blades sweep forward.

This was the go-to broadhead in the era when Scorpyd was the best crossbow money could buy. Many of us brought them to our Ravins thereafter for the same reason. I have a fresh pack on my desk.

You are correct, the blades are single use, you throw them away and replace them. (and the dual o-rings) for reuse on a second animal)


Their benefits are hard to grade on your vertical archery test, but I'd leave you with this. With a crossbow, penetration is a guarantee with any product due to increased power. The key differentiators are accuracy like a field point, cutting surface, and the "what if" scenarios if it does not get a full pass through due to a shot that hits shoulder on the exit.

These are semi-mechanical broadheads that have all the benefits of a fixed blade, and a just in case scenario where they become back-cut mechanical if they don't pass through.

 

[Bowhuntr64]

@Bowhuntr64 one thing you omitted in your test. The set screws are designed to hold the blades fine for initial penetration. They are designed to loosen in penetration which should not matter on a pass through. However, if you do not get a pass through, the blades are now mechanical scissors, loose enough to cut on their way out as the blades sweep forward.

This was the go-to broadhead in the era when Scorpyd was the best crossbow money could buy. Many of us brought them to our Ravins thereafter for the same reason. I have a fresh pack on my desk.

You are correct, the blades are single use, you throw them away and replace them. (and the dual o-rings) for reuse on a second animal)


Their benefits are hard to grade on your vertical archery test, but I'd leave you with this. With a crossbow, penetration is a guarantee with any product due to increased power. The key differentiators are accuracy like a field point, cutting surface, and the "what if" scenarios if it does not get a full pass through due to a shot that hits shoulder on the exit.

These are semi-mechanical broadheads that have all the benefits of a fixed blade, and a just in case scenario where they become back-cut mechanical if they don't pass through.

Thanks for sharing that.