broadhead selection

[jmorey62]

I have been bow hunting for a few years now and still question myself about broadhead selection. I have a 60 lb. pull hoyt rebel bow with a 28 " draw length . I have been using a wolverine mach. head made by rocket at 75 grams. I have shot two dear vital, but only harvisted one. This is a great concern to me for wounding animals is heart breaking at best. The decission of mechanical over fixed was as simple as true arrow flight. I guess my question is with my current bow set up how do you make a comfortable mech. broadhead choice, or do you look at fixed blade options.

[norseman_hunter]

You have one of the questions of all time for archery. The best way I found to do it is just try different ones out untill you get one you like. I have always used fixed blades on deer. Right now I am using a 100 grain Crimson Talon on a 28" carbon arrow with 65 lbs of pull. This gave me the best grouping at 20 and 30 yards. I do use a mechanical for turkey. That is a 100 grain Vortex Pro Extreme on the same arrow. The only broad head I found that did not shoot well at all, kept hitting the basement wall, was the 100 grain Buckblaster By Rocket.

Just my $0.02

[Black Mamba]

If they fit the legal requirements of your state, the American Broadhead Company heads fly like field points and are fixed blades.

[RNTbomb]

I have had awesome luck with rocky mountain 100 gr. advantage for accuracy out to about 45 yards. I have been playing around with G5 Montec's and I may just switch for good but I still love my Advantages!

That is flying out of a 70 pound Hoyt with XX78 2512 29.25"with yellow hen and black **** fletch.

[dbl-haul]

I have been using the Cabela's Lazer Stike 100 grain. I have taken two deer and one antelope with the Lazer Stike and have had a pass through on each one. However, if I was hunting anything bigger than a deer, I would recomend a fixed blade head. You do loose some energy when the broadhead expands.

[grayling]

Great topic.

I have used both. When mechanicals came out I just had to try them and see how they worked. I do believe that they consistantly fly better but I think that the accuracy issue is only marginal if one practices.

I don't believe they penatrate at the same level as the marketing departments claim. I currently use Magnus stinger broadheads, which is a fixed two blade, with two smaller blades at 90 degrees to the larger ones.

I shot two whitetails and two caribou with these and have had pass-throughs on all four animals.

In my experience the mechanicals leave much to be desired.

Good luck,

Grayling

[beeell]

check out this site. they did testing on a bunch of broadheads with a machine that shoots a bow, no human error at all. I use Montec G5s and have been very happy with the results.
http://www.mucc.org/BroadheadTest.htm

[airborne]

My son and I both use mechanical. I use a 100 grain Hammerhead with 2" cutting blades. I shoot a 64# draw and get pass throughs on most of my shots. My son just shot his first deer with a 60# draw, Champion bow. It was a 23 yard shot and it also was a pass through. The only short fall I have with mecahnical broadheads is having to change the rubberband each year. I feel this is a small price to pay for a broadhead that is effected very little by cross winds and arrow spin. Kep in mind that if you miss, you will be buying new blades. They tend to bend when they hit a tree or the ground. The width of the cutting blades causes a better bleedout and a faster kill. Good luck with which ever you choose.

[jmorey62]

Thanks for all the help. I have done some more research and decided at this point I have to try and get back the confidence in my equipment. I have been shooting with great acuracy and have practicing every night after work. I have purchased the Montac G5 and at this point have high hopes and confidence in my choice. New yorks southern bow season opens Oct. 15th. Good luck to you all and happy hunting. May all your shots be clean and you hunting experience incredible.

[mathews_shooter4life]

the best broadhead i have used is the muzzy 100 3-blade. last year i took a 6x6 bull elk at 38 yards with a muzzy and watshed the bull go down in only 60 yards just like they do in the videos. both of my hunting partners sware by them also. this year so far i have taken a pronghorn at 24 yards, and a mule deer buck at 15 yards. the cool thing about both of them is i used the same arrow and broadhead with replaced blades to kill both. so my advise is to try the muzzy broadheads and judge for your self.


KW

[Flatcoat1]

I have to agree with Shooter4life, I too like the Muzzy broadheads. They do come with a "fake" broadhead to practice with. The fakes fly just like the real thing and are easier to remove from your target and cheaper to use. Just remove the practice blade and insert your broadhead. I have never had one break, even when hitting shoulder bones - have had a couple bend. Change tip and blade and the arrow was ready to go again!

[BuckBrann02]

I'm more of a fixed blade broadhead user myself. Mechanical heads always concerned me as far as strength and durability goes. I always thought the blades could possibly break on impact or something. Some of the new ones out there have got me curious about trying them though. Jay Gregory has sworn by Mechanicals for a long time and has switched from Rocket Aeroheads to the Rocky Mountain Snyper. From it's demo, I may try that one, maybe. I've used Bear Razor Heads, Wasp, Muzzy, and now I use Innerloc 100gr 3 blade. They're strong and very sharp.

[Dclewis]

For expandables I prefer NAP Spitfires. You cant buy a sharper blade and its the cutting ability of a blade that brings the animal down quicker. For fixed (Which I prefer) look at Muzzy or the Thunderhead.Dave