What I would like to know is what is Dr. Ashby a doctor of? I keep seeing Dr. Dr. Dr. but of what? What doctorate translates to killing deer? Why is every source that mentions ranch fairy or Dr.Ashby attempting to sell their products? Whether it's partnered arrows or broadheads, or kits to test your arrows and all this BS?
You should shoot an arrow minimum of 550 grains, this is for kinetic energy. You should have FOC higher than 15% as this aids in arrow flight. Both of these ideas were present before Ranch Fairy or "Dr. Ashby". These ideas were present for target archery to aid in arrow flight.
Interestingly enough every time I try and find data to reinforce using a single bevel or fixed blade I find information stating mechanicals result in higher kill/ recovery rate.
" In the publication “
A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness or Fixed Blade and Mechanical Broadheads” results revealed an 82% recovery rate with bow hunters using fixed blade broadheads, while mechanical broadhead users had a 90.9% recovery rate. "
This was cited by a broadhead company that does over 75% of its business in fixed-blade broadheads.
Bottom line- Shoot whatever you're most comfortable with. If you experience problems, attempt different methods. If it's working, don't' change because people on the internet want to sell you their product.