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Carbon Express TORRID 100 Broadhead Review

Filed Under : Broadheads by admin

Apr.30,2011

Carbon Express TORRID 100 Broadhead

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What do you think of Carbon Express’s® TORRID™ Broadhead? Do you like them? Have you found them to be dull as Arren did? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.

Carbon Express TORRID 100 Broadhead
(4/29/11) The review for the TORRID 100 Broadhead was left for us by Arren D. Thanks Arren for the review. You’re becoming a regular around here.

Outdoorsman Review:

Initial thoughts/Design:
This broadhead can be found for around $25 online for a package of 3. The heads are 1.5″ cutting diameter and are three bladed with a large cutting head to open wound. The blades are held in place by a rubber band, so can be shot out of high speed bows. They open much like Grim Reaper style broadheads, the flesh will pull the blades back upon entrance. The broadhead is well built and the ferrule is painted black, which in theory should reduce drag both in the air and in meat.

Sharpness:
One word, DULL! In the package of 3 I received 2 broadheads that I would NEVER use on a deer because they are so dull. The last of the broadheads was not very sharp but noticeably sharper than the first two.

Accuracy:
The broadhead hit within 1 inch of field point zero every time I shot it. So they are VERY accurate.

Overall thoughts:
While this broadhead will not take the place of my Grim Reaper, Bloodrunner 2, or Rage 2; it will become my turkey broadhead of choice. The large blade on the front should easily penetrate a turkey which should stop any sort of deflection. I would give this broadhead a 3/5 because a dull blade does not belong on a broadhead. If Carbon Express can remedy this, the Torrid could become a GREAT whitetailbroadhead of choice. With sharp blades I could easily give this a 4.5/5 because the price is right for deer hunters. My only concern would be if you accidentally hit the shoulder, the front tip could bend back and not penetrate well.

Manufacturer’s Specs for the TORRID 100 Broadhead:

Field point accuracy and dependable blade retention system
Large cutting diameter with bone crushing lead blade for maximum penetration
Aircraft-grade aluminum ferrule
Weight: 100 grain
Cutting Diameter: 1 1/2 inch
Blade thickness: .031 inch

Tags : Broadhead, Carbon Express, TORRID

Carbon Express PileDriver Arrow Review

Filed Under : Arrow building by admin

Feb.27,2011

Carbon Express PileDriver Arrow

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Are you shooting Carbon Express’s PileDrivers? If you are then you should really share your thoughts with others about this arrow by leaving a comment below.

Carbon Express PileDriver™ Arrows

(2/27/11) And another fine review by Arren D. for the Carbon Express PileDriver arrows. Thanks again Arren.

Outdoorsman Review:

Initial thoughts: The CX Piledriver Hunter 350 weighs in at 350 grains per inch (gpi) and has CX’s proprietary Weight-Forward Technology. The Piledrivers arrived and looked fantastic with their camo coating with neon green labels. Bending proved that the Piledriver will immediately go back into its original state.

Bow Specs:
2009 PSE Omen
70# and 29″ draw
VaporTrail Limbdriver rest

Shooting: Upon drawing the Piledriver back, I was greeting with its noise sliding on my Limbdriver rest. I drew it back a few times and each time it sounded like metal sliding on metal. My LimbDriver has rubber pads so there is no real reason for the noise. The noise is not loud enough to annoy but it is audible, no other arrow I have shot has made this noise. The arrow nocked nicely and flew true with my Easton Full Metal Jackets. Unlike the draw, the arrows appeared to fly quietly until impact with my BLOB target.

Durability: I decided to test the Bulldog collar on the back of the arrow to see if it truly would hold up to an impact. I stacked arrow after arrow next to each other until I finally hit the nock. The nock was broken in half and there was a small dent on the collar but the arrow was intact. I would take that as a success. This matched with its heavy weight and the fact that it is carbon, should give the shooter confidence in knowing the arrow will hold up to quite a bit of torture in the field.

Overall: I do like the Piledriver Hunters and am considering replacing my tried and true FMJs but the draw worries me. I might have to place mole skin on my rest to take this sound away. Overall, I give this product 4.5 stars. The only deduction I give it was on the noise, some will think the price is steep, but I am firm believer in “You get what you pay for”.

Manufacturer Specs for the PileDriver Arrow:

Ultimate Penetration – High grain per inch ratio creates increased penetration and exceptional stopping power
Clear coat finish-Provides greater durability and stealth performance on an arrow rest
Predator Vanes – High performance compact design for added arrow velocity and greater accuracy
Bulldog™ Nock Collar – unrelenting strength and durability for nock end impacts
Straightness: ± .005″ max.
Weight Tolerance: ± 1.0 grain

Tags : arrow, arrows, Carbon Express, PileDriver

Carbon Express F15 Expandable Broadhead

Filed Under : Broadheads by admin

Feb.25,2011

Price
Quality
Effectiveness
Overall (4.0)

Carbon Express F15 Expandable Broadhead

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Have you used Carbon Express’s F15 expandable broadhead when hunting? What do you think of these Broadheads? Did you have better results than Nick? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Carbon Express F-15™ Dual Blade Expandable Broadhead

(2/24/11) The review for Carbon Express’s F-15 expandable broadhead was left for us by Nick M. Thank you Nick for the review.

Outdoorsman Review:

The F-15 broadhead is new from Carbon Express. It’s a forward expanding broadhead, small in size, and flimsy looking blades.

I shot my first doe of the year using the F-15. In my opinion, this wouldn’t be a broadhead I would recommend to anyone. The entry hole was real small. The exit was OK at best. The shot I placed on the deer was a one lung and liver. I had to track this deer 200 yards with little blood about 150 of those yards. The blood trail was just not there and it should have been. I now only use these broadheads for small game hunting.

Manufacturer’s Specs for the F15 Broadhead:

Patented dual blade design creates 250% greater wound opening for faster death and better blood trail
440 stainless steel patented PIM manufacturing process for optimal precision and greater accuracy
One-piece ferrule construction with .030″ thick blades allow for enhanced durability

Tags : Broadhead, Carbon Express, Expandable

Carbon Express Covert XB-3.5 crossbow review

Filed Under : Crossbows by admin

Sep.8,2010

Carbon Express Covert XB-3.5 Crossbow

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Have you used the Carbon Express® Covert XB crossbow? How’s it shoot? Is it accurate? Would you recommend it to fellow hunters? Let others know how the Carbon Express® Covert XB performs by writing a review.

Buy the Carbon Express® Covert XB-3.5 Crossbow

Manufacturer’s Specs:

The Carbon Express® Covert XB-3.5 crossbow delivers premium performance with maximum speed and power for superior penetration. Like the Covert XB-3.3, the Covert XB-3.5 is the most compact bow in its power class. The Covert XB-3.5 is 3 inches narrower tip-to-tip than the Covert XB-3.3 with a parallel limb design that results in less recoil. It’s ultra – narrow, machined riser and 200 pound quad, parallel-limb design gives the Covert XB-3.5 a full 15 inch power stroke. The Covert XB-3.5 crossbow delivers maximum speed and power in an ultra-compact design.

The Covert XB-3.5 includes a quick detach Husky Pro quiver with Picatinny mounting system. The bow also boasts a Pro 5 Step – Deluxe lighted scope with red/green dual illumination for varying light conditions and includes 3 Surge 20 inch crossbolts with practice points and rail lubricant.

Compact Bull-pup design
Fully machined riser
Anti-Dry fire system
Pro 5 step lighted scope with red/green dual illumination for varying light conditions
Husky Pro quiver with Picatinny attachment
Picatinny mounting system
Speed: 350 feet per second
Draw weight: 200 pounds
Power stroke: 15 inches
Energy: 115 foot-pounds