Illinoisbow

I am pulling back 55 pounds with a 27 inch draw and am shooting around 225 fps. Since i have a slower bow would it make more sense to use a cut on contact broadhead. I just want to make sure i can get a clean and humane kill. Last year i shot a deer with a crimson talon and it only want half way through. Luckily i got the deer, but i just don't want that to happen again. I did get some slick tricks, but i'm not sure that would help the penetration problem. What our your thoughts???

mobow

Here's where we learn from the trad guys. They all use cut on contact heads, and I figure it's for a reason. They shoot much slower than you do, so yes, I would say that's a good choice. There are gozillions out there, so that's the hard part. Magnus Stingers are GREAT.

jag-mag

Tritons by Wac em cut on contact blades can be replaced and tip can be
sharpened on any stone. Shoot accurate and very good penetration.

Snood Slapper

The Talons use up a lot of energy in the animal because of the "aero-foil" fins, thus reducing penetration. I would stay with COC. Typically, the more blades and surface area on them, the greater the reduction in penetration, so keep that in mind when deciding on two blades, three blades, and bleeders. Some quality ones are: Magnus, Muzzy Phantoms, Simmons Sharks, Wasp Sharpshooter, NAP Razorback, Razorcaps, Steel Force (non-serrated), Sonic/American Broadhead Company, G5 Montec and B-52, Zwickey, Bear. Probably the only chisel tip type head, like the Muzzy, I would consider would be the Innerloc. Innerloc actually makes a two blade version and the chisel tip is smaller than the Muzzy, though very tough. The Muzzy would probably do the job, but the Innerloc in that configuration would penetrate better.
Smaller profile heads like the Wac'em, G5 Striker, and the Sonic/Americans offer a lot of penetration in the popular 3 blade configuration however.

takeakidhuntin

I shoot a Buck Master 2000.I have a 29" draw and it's set a 52lb pull.I shoot Gold Tip carbon arrows with a 4 blade 100 gr.Muzzy broadheads.
I've been archery hunting for only 5 years but have taken 2 deer.Both were double lung pass throughs.My farthest shot was about 25 yards and the arrow broke a rib going in and one coming out.He walked about 10 yards and fell over dead.
Arrow placement is far more important than speed,imo.

Matt/TN

only 52 lbs and 29 inch draw thats a weird configuration

Trembow

Lanky!

Fieldmouse

I just threw out a brand new muzzy. It brought back a lot of memories from my old bow(I still have) many many kills!

BobCo19-65

That' not slow.
I think we're talking about deer here right? I think Slick Tricks would be fine. However, if you are concerned about penetration on game, then yes, go with a cut on contact. I use Magnus Stingers and Muzzy Phantoms with my longbow. I believe Grizzly 160 grain have the best penetration in testing. However, we're talking about game much bigger then deer. I'd give the Grizzly's a go, but I have trouble sharpening a single sided blade.

Jody A

I shoot a 52# longbow and if my arrows come out the way I want them too (I'm in the process of making up my 2006 hunting arrows) I'll be shooting probably 625-650 grain total weight arrows and maybe 160 fps

Yes, I'll be using a COI head, Magnus Stinger being my favorite right now. Elk Hunt in September with this combo and I have 100% confidence in that combo