PA Hardwoods

I have decided to give fixed blade heads a try after using mechanicals and have decided on Muzzy' s. I am going to be shooting a 100 grain head, the question I have is what are the advantages and or disadvantages between the 3 blade and the 4 blade versions. In other words tell me why you use the 3 blade version or the 4 blade version. Do you have more problems getting the 4 blades to tune over the 3 blade versions because of the extra blade?

benhuntin

Im so proud of you.[:-][:-][:-][&:]

Good choice, I dont think you will be dissappointed.

The difference , to me, between a 3 blade and a 4 blade is one less cutting edge on the three blade. The four blades fly just as well and I cant think of any other reason besides personal preference.

CAJUNBOWHNTR

Every one I talk to says the 4 blade actually flies better.I have not had a problem getting good flight with the 3 blade.You just need some offset on your fletch.The 3 blade is wider,but less blade surface area(cutting).

CB

outdoorsman09

i just got muzzy 3 blades like last week... and i think my accuracy got better than when i shot field points... don' t know what the diff is but all i can tell u is the practice blades go all the way through my target (black hole) and they are just flat...theres no way they cut it...if anything the hinder it more than help it when shooting at the taget and for some reason they go farther than my field points[:-]

justhrowit

There are goods and bads about the four blade. I prefer the four blade. There is more cutting area on it. I think they fly just as well as the 3 blade. You have to remember......more cutting are will equal less penetration. I use a 125 grain for two reasons...I prefer the 4 blade and I want the penetration and I actually shoot better with the 125 grain.


Fact is, on a good shot, either head works.

PA Hardwoods

I have already bought a 3 pack of the 100 grain 3 blade heads and was thinking of just getting a 4 blade pack to compare them. I have a substantial helical on the feathers of my arrows so as for the steering ability I think i' m o.k. I do understand the 4 blade may cause me to have less penetration due to the additional cutting surface, but on the other hand you could get a better blood trail with 4 blades versus 3 blades. Heck maybe I' m splitting hairs here. I guess basically what it will come down to is which one tunes best out of my setup. Would you guys be more willing to sacrifice penetration in using the 4 blade or would you rather sacrifice not having that extra wound channel with the 3 blade?

slicendice

I haven' t noticed any problems with penetration with my 4 blades. I killed 3 last year with the 4 blades and they all died within 50 yards. All pass-throughs. The blood trails were unreal. The trails looked like someone had spilled buckets of paint in the woods. Personally, I don' t think you will have any problems not matter which you pick, the 3 or the 4. I personally shoot the 4 because it shoots better out of my bow.

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M.Magis

I' ve never noticed a difference in flight between the 4 blade or 3 blade, but there is a difference in how they are put together. With the three blades, the way the three blades interlock together, it basically creates a solid ferrule. With the four blade, that' s not the case. I' ve never done any type of test, so I don' t know if they perform any differently. I just feel better with the three blade.

round ball

I have been shooting the four blade for a couple years now and think that they fly very true. I am sure that you will be very pleased with the four blade 100 gr..Practice Practice Practice and be SAFE!!!!!!!