ORIGINAL: MeanV2
ORIGINAL: BGfisher
For the last 5 years I've been using InnerLoc. 75 gr most of the time, but occasionally 100 grains.
If I were to see a need to change right now I would get either Muzzy or Slick Tricks based on their construction and blade retention qualities. I'd lean more toward Muzzy simply because they cost about half what the most popular "latest and greatest" heads do and still do the same job.
BG, I respect your opinion, and I also know Muzzy's are a good head. They definitely make my short list of broadheads I'd shoot, but I assure you they are weak compared to the Slick Tricks, and in some cases take more than just a little tuning to get flight to an acceptable level in my eyes
Dan
And I respect your opinion also. We've both been around too long to be swayed by simply popular opinion. I know that Muzzy are not as rugged as Slick Tricks. I was merely pointing out that these heads have a unique way of securing the blades in the ferrule. A lot of heads have baldes supported at the ends of the blades. Without mentioning brands I only want to say that on several occasions I've had blades hit a rib or spine and peel right out of the ferrule. Nothing makes me feel better than gutting a deer knowing there is a blade running loose inside somewhere, if you know what I mean.
Truth is, I have used a lot of different heads over the years. Do you remember Savora, Wasp, Satellite, or Anderson 245 Magnums? I haven't bought more than 2 dozen heads in the last 20 years. No need to. I have what works for me and stick with them. Just buy a good supply of extra blades and keep on keepin on. I'd rather spend the extra money on something I use every day, like maybe some ACC's or my Hogg-It. Broadheads? No more than a half dozen shots a year---ever.
The only aversion I have to getting new heads these days is that, IMO, ther is not a broadhead made worth $10 a pop. There are only people willing to pay that. Of course, the same can be said for $800 bows and $120/doz arrows. In most cases they don't do anything better than equipment costing half the price. There is just the hype and marketing that people are willing to swallow. But these are different matters for another thread someday.