Not what I was hoping for.... Need advice

[musky hunter]

Sorry to hear of the troubles. Here is where I'm having a problem:

"Her 2nd shot was a 23 yard broadside shot. I watched the lighted nock and arrow hit the deer a little high and back but not terrible. BUT there was absolutely no penetration."

To me, a little high and back is under the spine but in the upper rib cage. How does any broadhead not penetrate? At any rate it was a disapointment. I'm not sure what happened and it may not be the fault of the broadhead. That being said, I switched to G5's this year, because I got tired of the mechanicals deploying every time the blade gets bumped. Resharpenable, no inserts, just a solid head. Lots of good choices out there. Good luck.

[totally_addicted]

I don't know why it happened the way it did, but I had a clear view of the deer and I found the arrow. I'm as baffled as the rest of you when you read the story. All I know is I trailed it for as long as I could, then I searched, searched, and searched some more.

We switched to Thunderheads last night and shot about 25 arrows through the bow. We left shooting well:

The thunderheads seemed to fly true and we are looking forward to another opportunity soon.

[sticknstring]

Looks like you've got her dialed in. Can't wait to hear the success story and pics!

[bottomdweller]

I hope she gets the oppurtunity soon with those thunderheads, I dont think she will be dissapointed. Ive been shooting them for twenty years and have never failed me.

[Meat-Run]

I've lost my share of deer via unforeseen twigs so I can feel your pain. Your attitude is definitely in the right place so I would expect another post but with a grip'n grin story to follow!!! Keep up the good work.

MR