Broadheads
01-08-2007, 05:57 PM
#2
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 156
RE: Broadheads
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.
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.
01-09-2007, 06:29 AM
#5
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Posts: 7,571
RE: Broadheads
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.
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.
01-09-2007, 01:05 PM
#7
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mississippi USA
Posts: 15,296
RE: Broadheads
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
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
01-09-2007, 04:58 PM
#8
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SE Wisconsin
Posts: 253
RE: Broadheads
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.
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.
01-09-2007, 08:30 PM
#9
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 156
RE: Broadheads
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.
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.