#425 - The Biggest Lie The Archery Industry Tells You with Travis T-Bone Turner

Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we're back on the road in Georgia with Travis "T-Bone" Turner of Bone Collector.

We Discuss:

• Confidence with your bow setup comes from accuracy, not chasing raw speed.
• Spend real money on your rest and release — everything else is negotiable.
• A 450-520 grain arrow with 14-18% FOC is the sweet spot for whitetails.
• Fixed blades test your form; mechanicals forgive small mistakes at the target.
• Index every broadhead to the same clone so accuracy stays consistent.
• IBO speed ratings rarely match what you'll actually shoot in the field.
• A three-blade mechanical still cuts even if a blade fails to open.
• Crossbows are a legitimate gateway into compound archery, not a threat.
• Scouting matters less than adapting fast on unfamiliar hunting ground.
• The best whitetail setups trade a little speed for real-world forgiveness.

And So Much More!

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