Opinions on Magnus Broadheads
 

I have used Magnus in the past, but have never taken (or hit a deer with one). I would appreciate opinions from people who have used Magnus screw in 2 bladed broadheads in the past and their experiences with them, including accuracy and planning. Thanks.

RE: Opinions on Magnus Broadheads
 

I'm by no means an expert on this, but have lots of experience with the magnus and other cut to the point, 2 blade heads.

The magnus heads are very reliable and strong. As far as accuracy is concerned, it really depends on how well your bow/arrow combo are tuned to each other and the size of the fletch/vanes that you use. With my longbow/recurve, I don't have accuracy problems with the heads. They fly same as my field points. Mainly because I tune my bow with broadheads, not field points. The spine of the arrow and size of the fletching are also very important for good and consistent flight with broadheads. If the arrow flies stiff or weak or the nock point isn't located just right, then the broadhead is going to magnify these problems with inconsistent flight. The smaller the vanes, the more the broadhead will want to steer the arrow and the larger the vane, the less the head will be able to steer, but you will still have problems if your bow is not properly tuned to the broadheads tipped arrow.

In my opinion, on deer sized game there is no advantage to go to a 2 bladed head, especially if the bow you are shooting is prone to somehow getting out of adjustment when bumped or just because it has moving parts and something comes loose, or if you are having problems with finding a compatible arrow spine. You are much better off sticking with a head that is consistent in flight out of your particular bow.

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Thanks Wahya, actually, I did use them for a year and they seemed to fly good for me. I am just wondering how they flew for others.

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I killed 2 deer with them this year . Both fell within my sight . first year for that . they fly great out of my setup 4" heilical feathers . sheild feathers . shooting around 265 fps 420 grain arrow 68 lbs 28" draw useing a 25" arrow because of the built in overdraw on my muzzy zerro effect rest useing 2312's . these are the same thing as nugent blades . pass through every time which is a bonus , 2 holes in an animal is always better than one that has an arrow in it stoping the blood trail

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I use the Nugent blades 125gr. I have for the last 5 years. Love em!! I've killed a bunch of deer with them. I think for some they may take a little work to get to fly really well, because without vent holes in the blades they will try and steer more. They do fly great out of my bow, but my bow is properly tuned. As far as penetration, they are fantastic. I shot a doe a couple seasons ago completely through the shoulders(bone) with a 63lb set up(compound). I have gotten complete pass throughs about 95% if the time. Another thing I like is the fact that you shoot one, pick up your arrow, clean it off and resharpen it, and shoot another. I've killed as many as 3 with the same broadhead. And just as a bonus, they are only about $22 for 6. With the cost of everything these days, I like that.
Anyhow, as you can see, I am very pleased with them. I realize there are alot of good heads out there. I used to shoot muzzy's and they are super also. But now I am partial to the nugents (magnus) based on my experience. I like the idea that if I do happen to make a marginal shot (like in the shoulder blade) it will slice right through and into the vitals, versus taking a chance of stopping in the bone, and maybe losing the animal. That is what sold me. Good luck!!

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Thanks Jimmy,
That is what I plan to use for my setup for this year. I am using four 5" feathers - helical on 33" 2613 arrows - 70 pound 33" draw.

Last time I used them I had 3 5" vanes on the same arrows mentioned. I found that they flew good, however in windy weather they plaened a little.

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WV Hunter,
Yes, that was one of the reasons that I went to them in the past. You can practice with your hunting arrow and just resharpen them before a hunt. I remember that the reshapened really nicely.