I am trying to decide which broadhead to shoot this season. I would really like to shoot a two blade head, but I have no experience with them. I am looking for something between 125-150 grains. I am wanting hear from you guys who have shot single and double bevel broadheads, and anyone whohaskilledgame with two blade heads. I am still a little confused in regards to the single bevel's ability to penetrate better. I will be shooting them out of a 55# recurve if that helps. Thanks!
I use magnus. easy to sharpen and pass thrus are the norm for me. I have tried others and will be going with 200gr phantoms and 190gr simmons, but only because I need the heavier head. I could never get the magnus to shoot well with bleeders however.
I've used a few different brand of 2 blade heads over the last 11 years. Magnus, zwickey, ace, grizzly and zephyr to name a few. All have performed as they should with no issues in durability, except for the hitting of a big rock once or twice. I haven't notice any difference in penetration with the different heads. The vast majority have been pass thru's with the exception of the ones that hit the off side shoulder or leg bones. On whitetail deer, I wouldn't be too concerned about any difference in penetration between single bevel and double bevel heads. Any of the heads I mentioned above will serve you well, if you keep them sharp and place the arrow where it needs to go.
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I've used a few different brand of 2 blade heads over the last 11 years. Magnus, zwickey, ace, grizzly and zephyr to name a few. All have performed as they should with no issues in durability, except for the hitting of a big rock once or twice. I haven't notice any difference in penetration with the different heads. The vast majority have been pass thru's with the exception of the ones that hit the off side shoulder or leg bones. On whitetail deer, I wouldn't be too concerned about any difference in penetration between single bevel and double bevel heads. Any of the heads I mentioned above will serve you well, if you keep them sharp and place the arrow where it needs to go.
Chris said it pretty well Brett! Another thing too, your pulling enough pounds there to zing a 3 blade through as well. I use the 3 Blade 125 grain Magnus Snuffers and love there performance!! They come in heavier weights also if your interested.
There's so many good BH's on the market nowadays--Zwickey,Magnus,Ace,Silver Flames,Steelforce,Bear Razorheads,etc,etc. in either screw-in or glue-on's,that will do the job as long as the shooter does his part.Some heads are more durable than others,some easier to sharpen-it's just a matter of finding a BH you like and tuning it
I pretty much settled on Magnus Stinger 2-bl w/bleeders125gr and Razorcap 3-bl 125gr heads
Thanks for all of the help guys! I pretty much figured a guy couldn't go wrong with any of the big name heads that all of you have mentioned. I just like hearing everybody's thoughts since all of you know much more about this stuff than I do.
The single bevel will encourage rotation though the air, hide,etc. Because of this continued twisting the exit wound will produce an "S" shape wound sometimes twice the size of theblade width.The double bevel will slice though,while the single bevel will twist though. But, you have to make sure the helical of your feathers match the bevel.
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The past two deer that I have killed, I was using a 150 grain Magnus Stinger. I did have the bleeders on. Both were dead as dead can be and I had a very nice blood trail. However, neither were pass throughs which concerns me a little. I've also used stos two blade double bevel in the past with very good success. They had very good penetration, however, they left very little blood on the ground in my experience. I'm plan on using grizzlys again this year.
Below is a pic of a single bevel shot through the pelvic girdle of a large doe. Of course I would not intentionally shoot there. But it shows the extent of damage that the twisting of the single bevel can do:
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"I do not Hunt animals to Kill them. I kill animals because I Hunt." Roger Rothhaar
The past two deer that I have killed, I was using a 150 grain Magnus Stinger. I did have the bleeders on. Both were dead as dead can be and I had a very nice blood trail. However, neither were pass throughs which concerns me a little. I've also used stos two blade double bevel in the past with very good success. They had very good penetration, however, they left very little blood on the ground in my experience. I'm plan on using grizzlys again this year.
Below is a pic of a single bevel shot through the pelvic girdle of a large doe. Of course I would not intentionally shoot there. But it shows the extent of damage that the twisting of the single bevel can do:
Wow! That is some damage. What was the draw weight on the bow you shot her with?
Help with two blade broadheads.
