What broadheads do you use on deer? Turkeys?

Hey Big,

There are a lot of different broadheads for traditional archers. For deer I prefer the Zwikey Black diamond 2 blade at 125 grains. I shoot woods so I use the glue on's. The most important thing to do is make sure you spin test your broadheads and align them so the arrow flies straight.

But, you have a choice between STOS, Muzzy, Magnus, Ribtek, Wensel Woodsmans, Ace and many more. Anda few of themcome in different weights, from 125 to 250 grains.

Thanks PA!

I like two blade magnus

Rich, that's nasty. What's the story?

Personally, I have been using Magnus Stingers 150 grain for the past few years. I like them a lot. Especially the very small bleeders.

But I have also been thinking about going back to Zwickey Delta's.

I hunt mainly whitetails, with the occasional Elk and Moose trips.

I use Zwickeys 2 blade or 4 blade,125 GR

Lots of great ones out there--I've got Ribteks and Wensel Woodsman's in my quiver right now, but that's subject to change.

If I was turkey hunting, I'd go with the biggest cut I could get. For deer, depends on the bow poundage--for lighter poundage, 2 blade.

Chad

Ouch Rich...

What is considered slow? 45 lbs?

Do 3 and 4 blade configurations leave better blood trails? I was looking at the Magnus Stingers with the two bleeder blades. Is this not a good broadhead for a 45 lb recurve? 50 lbs?

Thanks to all.

For that draw weight a nice Ace standard 125 grain head that is razor sharp. They have a wide cutting diameter and are easy to sharpen.

One thing you may need to consider is your total arrow weight. If you are drawing 45#'s then the total arrow weight should be no less than 400 grains. The heavier the better, 450 to 500 grains. It is the arrow weight, with a razor broadhead, that produces maximum penetration.

I was sharpening up a head and it spun loose on the arrow shaft. before I knew what happened LOL