Alternative to Muzzy Broadheads?
 

I've used Muzzys for the past few years, but I've been dissappointed with how easily the blades dull. I've tried resharpening them, but I can never return them to a true factory edge.

What's a good alternative to the Muzzy that retains the Muzzy heavy construction and bone shattering capability, but comes with a better grade of steel for the blades?

Thanks,

Fritz

RE: Alternative to Muzzy Broadheads?
 

;) I'm a proponent of Thunderheads. Just love them and they take a nice edge time and time again.

RE: Alternative to Muzzy Broadheads?
 

Just buy extra blades. I have a set of extra blades that are scalpel sharp just for hunting. Usually once I kill a deer with that set of blades, they go in the practice pile. This way, I can shoot my actual hunting blades and dull them all I like and get an accurate feel of how well they will shoot in the woods.

I've been using Muzzy heads for over 12 years and have not considered another and never will. Its my opinion they are the best out there and there is no subsititute.

Just my two cents.

RE: Alternative to Muzzy Broadheads?
 

You should replace muzzy blades , their cheap to replace , other than that , if you want a fixed blade , check out 5-shots home page , he has years of research on there , another valuable resource from the members of this board , heres a link

http://www.american-hunter.com/broad...dhead_test.htm

RE: Alternative to Muzzy Broadheads?
 

There ain't a broadhead out there that can take a shot and still remain razor sharp. With muzzy's the blades are so cheap it's better just to buy a bunch of replacements.

RE: Alternative to Muzzy Broadheads?
 

Very true and unfortunately my blade standards aren't that high. What troubles me is when I install a new set of Muzzy blades and they dull from the foam insert in my quiver. That's what has me keeping my eyes open for an alternative.

Was reading some of that broadhead review and was impressed with those Rocky Mountain heads. The titanium head is an obvious choice, but at the price it's hard to make that jump. Has anyone ever shot the other Rocky Mountain fixed blade heads?

Thanks,

Fritz

RE: Alternative to Muzzy Broadheads?
 

Mr. Fritz:

I have tried some of the heads that you mentioned. Each head seems to have something about it that is less than ideal, at least in my experience.

Muzzy blades are thinner than I would like, and like you said, can be dulled a bit from being repeatedly pushed into the foam of a quiver hood. Other than that, I can find no fault in their flight or toughness. They have done an excellent job on deer for me.

Sullivan Innerloc heads are very similar to Muzzy. .O20 blades, about the same sharpness, tough heads that retain blades very well.

Thunderheads are excellent heads in most respects. Very, Very sharp .027 blades, and IMO, the strongest, best machined ferrule of the leading brands. The only problem I had with Thunderheads is that O-ring retainer system created, rather than solved alignment problems, and when shooting into foam, the head would not stay tight for more than one shot. I did find that the heads were more likely to tighten in straight when using their wrench than by hand. The T-heads worked very well on the few deer I shot with them, however.

Cabelas Super-Mini Lazer Pro Mags also have .027 blades that are scary sharp. The ferrule is not as nice or strong as the T-heads, and the 0-ring retainer system has caused problems for me. The first batch I bought spun and flew very well, the second batch I got had washers with too small of a hole , and the heads would not align worth a hoot.[:@]

I took a deer with a Slick Trick head last year. .035 blades, all steel ferrule, low profile, and excellent flight and accuracy. I had a set from the first year they were out. The blades were not sharp at all. I had to work and work to sharpen them, and finally got them hair-shaving sharp. The newer ones are supposed to be sharper from the pack. The blade angle is very abrupt on these, almost like a mechanical when deployed. I did hit the deer a little high, but she left no blood on the ground at all on an 80 yard death run. Not blaming the head, but that is what happened.

I have 100 gr. Phantom heads that I intend to use next season. They are a cut to the tip head. The blades are sharp, and appear to be easily resharpened. .040 main blade and .028 "bleeder." The only thing I noticed is that there is really no retaining system for the bleeder, except the insert of the arrow. I have a set of Rocket Hammerheads, and intend to use the steel washer from those behind the Phantoms when I use them with my XT Axis arrows this year.

Magnus Stingers are getting excellent reviews from everyone who has used or tested them. A little less cut and bleeders that appear "dinky" compared to the Phantom are the only reasons I didn't get the Magnus instead.

I have not shot any of the newer Wasp heads, but according to 5-shot and his testing, they seem to be what you might be looking for. .027 blades that are very sharp, good blade retention, and tough. They are reportedly good flying heads as well.

I have shot Rocky Mt. heads, but not for a few years. The 100 gr. Premiers were the first head I shot that absolutely flew like field points with the old pultruded carbons. The only problem with the premiers was that the ferrule was soft and weak. The heads would bend in the part of the ferrule that was down in the insert. I'm sure that the Titaniums would not do that.

I hope that helps a little. I also got a kick out of your phonetic pronunciation of New Tripoli.:D

RE: Alternative to Muzzy Broadheads?
 

Thats one of the main reasons I switched from shooting muzzy heads. Don't get me wrong....they are excellent heads, but I got tired of buying replacement blades. I shoot Magnus 2 blade heads now. If and when they get dull, you can just resharpen them and you're all set. Penetration wise, they are hard to beat. Price is also good @ 6/$22.

RE: Alternative to Muzzy Broadheads?
 

steelforce!!

RE: Alternative to Muzzy Broadheads?
 

I shoot the Thunderheads for a couple of reasons, one I find them sharper out of the box and two... they just fly a tad(tiny amount) more true from my bow for me.

All that being said, Muzzy... Thunderhead... They gained their popularlity for the ease of putting on a new blade... called replacement blades. They're for us clutzes that can't sharpen a pencil. THEY will ALL dull. I practice with some and replace the blades before they go in a quiver for hunting. If they EVER come off the bow, whether it's being shot or dropped from a treestand, I replace the blades. The ones I take off become practice blades. IF I want to check my hunting arrows I change the blades and put on some old ones and fire away. When I'm done I put the new ones back in.