Whitetail Freak Hunter Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I was at my local dealer here the other day and he showed me the NEW Epek XC 3 rear deploying blade broadhead that is out for 2009. If you go to their web site http://www.epekhunting.com you can also watch the video about this new broadhead. There really is not another broadhead in the market place that is like the Epek XC 3. When these get shipped into my dealer I will be switching from the G5 Tekan II 125gr that I am currently using to this new Epek XC 3. You owe it to yourself to ask your dealer if they have a sample in so you can check this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 They look ok....I watched some of the video, I dont see them being any better than say a Rage...but truth be known I havent shot many broadheads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Another latest and greatest head. Looks interesting enough, but then they all do in their own way. Will wait and see what the jury says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 It looks like a really sweet expandable. I like how it works and it seems very simple. I'd like to hear what the rest of the hunting population thinks though once it is released and people use it next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitetail Freak Hunter Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 It looks like a really sweet expandable. I like how it works and it seems very simple. I'd like to hear what the rest of the hunting population thinks though once it is released and people use it next season. What I like is the fact that I'm practicing with the broadhead that I will be using in the field unlike the other practice broadheads.... then you put your others on. With the Epek XC 3 each one of these can be locked by the set screw, then shot ei zero'd. When ready to go hunting all you got to do us unlock the set screw so your blades will deploy when used. The other thing I like is that none of the blades are exposed to air drag, that in some cases has caused even the best rear deploying blades to activate in flight. These will be interesting and I'm willing to give them a try this next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Looks great. Another one in a long line of heads that get the job done. You didnt like your tekkans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 They look cool. I was thinking of switching to expandable broadheads sometime in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I might have to give this one a test. I tested the Rage out a lot last year and I had great success to share. I love my Strikers though. I have no reason to shoot an expandable when my fixed blades fly true past 50 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Ackleyrized Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I see one problem with the broadhead. Some states have a minimum diameter restriction on their heads. And that restriction is measured by the size of the head in flight, not after blade deployment. I'll stick with my muzzys. Never had to worry about it opening up on impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 I am definately going to give these a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitetail Freak Hunter Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Looks great. Another one in a long line of heads that get the job done. You didnt like your tekkans? When I first handled this new broadhead by Epek Inc, sure I was sceptical but then I played with it. Pushed it open, then pulled it closed etc. Most of us, are practicing with our field points all season long up until just before hunting season. The Tekan II's are great, you just can't practice with your Tekans all year then use the same head you've been practicing with like you can the Epek XC-3 without deploying the blades and ruining your targets and or dulling the blades. Now yes, you can purchase your practic blades seperately, but the eventually break in the large bales of carpet foam that I have for my outdoor targets. I like the idea that I can lock the blades down with a set screw and use this same Epek XC-3 broadhead for practic all year, and then when I want to go hunting un-set the set screw allowing the blades to deploy when needed. I'm gonna call today to see if my Epek XC-3's are in as I ordered 2 packages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 What is the price of this head? That would be my first impression of it regardless of what it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitetail Freak Hunter Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 What is the price of this head? That would be my first impression of it regardless of what it does. I believe my dealer told me they are right around $35.00 if I remember right. Pretty much what you'll pay for on some of the other rear deploying broadheads out there. It seem's all of the dealers have upped their prices this year on everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Right there is my point. Seems everyone is racing to see who can reach $50 a pack first. And for what? A lot of heads out there that will reach the end result for a lot less. Sure is nice to practice all you want with them, but there are ways to practice with the tried and true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitetail Freak Hunter Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Right there is my point. Seems everyone is racing to see who can reach $50 a pack first. And for what? A lot of heads out there that will reach the end result for a lot less. Sure is nice to practice all you want with them, but there are ways to practice with the tried and true. Yes, you can practice with the tried and true all you want. But there are those of us that want our arrows flying like they have field points on them all the time. There is another reason that their are some many broadheads out there... it gives everyone of a choice of what they want to use. I'm not one that goes out an purchases something on a whim of an idea. But I see the logic involved with these new Epek XC-3 broadheads. For others like yourself, you may like a fixed blade Muzzy or Thunderhead and that is fine too. But the bottom line for all of us, is to put our game down cleanly and quickly. Your reasoning is no differant than those that choose a very expensive compound bow, over a traditional long bow or recurve as they are tried and true as well. No arguement from me as I like them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I like them all, as well. It just gets to the point of crazy when every time you turn around there is another way to catch a mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Use what works for you and thats it. I don't need a mechanical to get field point accuracy so I'm not going to use one. Its just that simple. I know guys that shoot those NAP Nitrons and love them. Yes tiny cutting diameter, but true flight. A buddy of mine shot a 500 lb Black Bear with a Nitron and he had great success with finding that bear plus many deer on the side. Some peopel will always get field point accuracy with using fixed blades and some won't. The bottom line is use what you want and if you like it then keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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