Looking for some Broadheads.
06-15-2011, 09:17 AM
#1
Spike
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Quesnel, B.C Canada.
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Looking for some Broadheads.
Hello all,
I'll keep this simple.
Crossbow: Excalibur Ibex
Target: Mule Deer
Question: What Broadhead(s) would you recommend?
Also I wanted to add, some people have been refering me to crimson talon broadheads, any input on those?
Thanks
I'll keep this simple.
Crossbow: Excalibur Ibex
Target: Mule Deer
Question: What Broadhead(s) would you recommend?
Also I wanted to add, some people have been refering me to crimson talon broadheads, any input on those?
Thanks
06-15-2011, 01:25 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
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I use Montec 125 gr. These are a 3-blade design that flies great and is deadly. My X-Bow is rated to shoot 350 fps ... but I have never timed it. The broad head is a one piece design and requires sharpening if the edges are dulled. Takes only a few strokes on any quality flat surfaced sharpener. Not a replacable blade design. I have used these only on white tail and feral hogs.
06-15-2011, 10:35 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: arkansas
Posts: 3,147
What arrow? If GT L II w/ brass insert, 100gr Slick trick mags for me, quit looking once I tried them.
If Excal Firebolts, I'd try Excal 150 gr Boltcutters for FOC. I shoot the Gt's only, fwiw, but seems like there are lots of happy campers w/ previous.
If Excal Firebolts, I'd try Excal 150 gr Boltcutters for FOC. I shoot the Gt's only, fwiw, but seems like there are lots of happy campers w/ previous.
06-16-2011, 12:04 AM
#5
Spike
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I use Montec 125 gr. These are a 3-blade design that flies great and is deadly. My X-Bow is rated to shoot 350 fps ... but I have never timed it. The broad head is a one piece design and requires sharpening if the edges are dulled. Takes only a few strokes on any quality flat surfaced sharpener. Not a replacable blade design. I have used these only on white tail and feral hogs.
I'll have a look at the excalibur arrows and broads for sure though, once i buy that stuff, thanks for the input everybody.
Also one thing about the excalibur arrows, defiantly go for the carbon ones not the alumi's right?
06-16-2011, 07:12 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: arkansas
Posts: 3,147
Also one thing about the excalibur arrows, defiantly go for the carbon ones not the alumi's right?
One thing about the Slicks, you can tune run out [wobble] via the instructions on the packages. Basically, you keep spinning the washer and rechecking. Slick's like higher FOC in my limited testing of them.
I first learned of them in my pre-computer days from Danny Miller, USA warranty rep in Oh, fwiw. I don't care for mechs or alum arrows, lol.
pm sent soon.
06-16-2011, 10:24 PM
#7
Spike
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You'll probably find that answer 'six of one, half a dozen of the other, lol.
One thing about the Slicks, you can tune run out [wobble] via the instructions on the packages. Basically, you keep spinning the washer and rechecking. Slick's like higher FOC in my limited testing of them.
I first learned of them in my pre-computer days from Danny Miller, USA warranty rep in Oh, fwiw. I don't care for mechs or alum arrows, lol.
pm sent soon.
One thing about the Slicks, you can tune run out [wobble] via the instructions on the packages. Basically, you keep spinning the washer and rechecking. Slick's like higher FOC in my limited testing of them.
I first learned of them in my pre-computer days from Danny Miller, USA warranty rep in Oh, fwiw. I don't care for mechs or alum arrows, lol.
pm sent soon.
Anywho looks like i got all the info i need, thanks guys, also thanks awshucks for the pm. Was helpful.
06-17-2011, 05:57 AM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: No.MN
Posts: 1,053
Have tried using two different arrows for practice and hunting with mixed results. Beeman Thunderbolt and my own GT Lazer II weigh about the same, fletched with the same vanes, aluminum nocks (albeit the GT has a threaded hile in it) yet fly to slightly different point of impact. Both brands fly consistently the same. Hmmm? Difference in spine make to blame?
As for broadheads, Slick Tricks std or mags for fixed, NAP Spitfires seem to fly best fro me. So much like field tips that I no longer practice with same, just check zero with 'heads when hunting starts.
As for broadheads, Slick Tricks std or mags for fixed, NAP Spitfires seem to fly best fro me. So much like field tips that I no longer practice with same, just check zero with 'heads when hunting starts.
06-17-2011, 10:35 AM
#9
Spike
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Have tried using two different arrows for practice and hunting with mixed results. Beeman Thunderbolt and my own GT Lazer II weigh about the same, fletched with the same vanes, aluminum nocks (albeit the GT has a threaded hile in it) yet fly to slightly different point of impact. Both brands fly consistently the same. Hmmm? Difference in spine make to blame?
As for broadheads, Slick Tricks std or mags for fixed, NAP Spitfires seem to fly best fro me. So much like field tips that I no longer practice with same, just check zero with 'heads when hunting starts.
As for broadheads, Slick Tricks std or mags for fixed, NAP Spitfires seem to fly best fro me. So much like field tips that I no longer practice with same, just check zero with 'heads when hunting starts.
