Magnus 100 grain two blade screw in head:
Plywood: 5 points
Steel drum: 4 points
Tire: 3 points
Cutting diameter: 4 points
Accuracy: 4 points
Non-mechanical head 2 points
Blades: 2 points
Total score: 24, with a blade sharpness rating of C

This head is very much like the 125 grain screw in head. The only real difference is the two vents in the blades. Most likely to get the head weight down to 100 grains. Accuracy is very good, maybe a hair better than the 125 grain version. In the steel drum the head got through the first side, with ˝ the tip sticking through the back. In the plywood it penetrated all the way through with an inch of shaft sticking through. The tire test was a bit strange. The first shot into it I broke part of a blade. It was just a small crack but it was enough to separate the two ends of the blade. This was with a new head, so I used another head for the plywood and steel drum test. No problems at all. I then re-shot the same head that just went through the plywood and steel drum into the tire again. This time the blades stayed intact, but did squeeze down a bit. This is the first head that the tire did the damage, and not the steel drum or plywood. Tires are very tough on heads, but it usually just chews up the blades. I am not sure why this head did not do as well in the tire as most others. It did however penetrate very well getting through one side with 12 inches of shaft. All and all this is a good head, accuracy is good, and it still is very durable. You will have to sharpen them to be “hunt ready”, but they are fairly easy to sharpen, and as with all Magnus heads you get their lifetime guarantee. If you want a wide, 100 grain two blade cut to the tip style head, this is a good one.





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I came very close to making this my new broadhead two weeks ago, due in large part to their customer service. I went with steel force premium 100's and am excited about using them this year. But, if I hadn't already spent the money, I might have gone Magnus. I don't think I have ever seen another company stand behind their product, and do whatever it takes to make you happy, like they do.

Thanks for the report 5-shot. Man - you have done a lot of testing on Magnus two blades lately. I have tried these 100 grain heads, but wasn't happy with the noise they make in flight. I tried them with my light carbon arrows last year and wasn't completely happy with them (BTW I switched to Muzzy 75 grain last year with that setup). This year I'm sticking with my aluminum arrows and my 145 grain Stos (made by Magnus) two bladed head. I hate braging (really I do), but I was able to shoot a 1 1/2 inch group over this past weekend at 30 yards with this setup. Slow - maybe, Deadly - absolutely!

funny, but the Magnus 2 blade 125 grn is one of my favorite heads, after testing them. I realy like the 100 grn two blade as well. I didn't hear any "hissing" sounds from them in flight, but Some heads that I have heard it from, others have not. Magnus makes some excellent heads, but they are not for everyone, with the exception of the stingers you have to shapen them yourself, and the bigger heads to require more fletching and attention to bow tuning to get excellent flight, but in my opinion it is worth it. I will say that you made a great choice in the Muzzy heads, and they are still my "bread and butter" broadhead.

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Your right they are not for everyone. The biggest problem that I had with the Magnus 100 head with the light carbon was tuning. I tried a few different Muzzy sizes before deciding on the 75 grain. I got a very nice tune with them. But mentally the setup was not 100% for me. This was the first and last year that I used the light carbons for hunting (I did get two deer with them last year). I may try the heavier carbons that are coming out in the future, but I won't go back to the super light ones for hunting anyway. I went back to my aluminums for this year. And you are very correct in that in order to shoot the heavier two bladed magnus, you need a very stable arrow. I use a 33" XX78 2613 with four helical 4.75" vanes. Feathers work even better, but they have their drawbacks.

I went to 4 fletch this year as well, with my zero effect rest clearance is not problem, and arrow flight is great, very forgiving, and you don't have to pay attention to how you nock you arrow.

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Funny, same here, but I went to a Golden Key Premier Fall Away. No clearance problem here either. I still set up the nock points the same on every arrow, and still set the angle on the 2 bladed magnus the same. But it is probably more of a mental thing. Been doing it for a while and it works, so why change it.

All I shoot is Magnus 100gr. I did have some problems with the glue not holding on the inserts. I voiced my problem on another site and I had an e-mail the next day from Mike Sohm...a reply with my address got me 6 new in the package broadheads.
I have nothing but good things to say about Magnus.
Customer service, stands behind product...YES!



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swat791, I agree with you and your comments on the magnus line of heads. Their customer service is outstanding, as are their products.

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Swat,

I know your problem. I have used Magnus extensively for years now and here is what I would suggest. I am assuming that you problem occurs when removing an arrow from a target.

First remove the heads from your adapters. Remove all hot glue. Install the insert (without the blade) to your arrow shaft tightly. Mix up a small batch of 12 hour expoxy (not the clear stuff). Scuff up the adapter and the inert of the blade with a gun cleaning brush ( I use a 243 caliber brush).Clean insert and blade with 91% Rubbing Alcohol. Put the expoxy in the inert of the blade. Use enough so you get a little bit coming out around the edges when you install the blade to the adapter. I usually press the blade in on a small piece of soft wood.

Next align the blade on your shaft as desired. Also, very important is to spin check the blade while the expoxy has not hardened, and make adjustments as needed.

Procedure always works for me.

FWIW. I always buy the blades and adapters seperately. I don't like the hot glue that is installed with the screw in blades. I have never had a problem with the larger adapters (about 43 grains) and spin checking the arrows. I have had some problems with the smaller adapters (about 20 grains) and spin checking. I believe the adapters that come with the 100 grain head are extremely small and only fit well with the 100 grain heads. Personally, I use a 145 grain head with a 43 grain adapter. That combo works great for me.

Hope that helps somewhat. It takes a little extra time to do this, but it is fun for me and works great.