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Title: Broadhead advice
Post by: Longbowcrowder66 on July 08, 2016, 08:43:00 PM
Hello everyone, I wanted to ask for advice on broadhead type and weight for my set up. I'm shooting a 66in #49@29in  Mahaska longbow arrow is a gold tip 5575 at 29 and a half inch length with a 145 field tips. The arrows fly perfect. I want to stay with a two blade head, Thanks in advance for alls help.
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Pine on July 08, 2016, 08:49:00 PM
You would do well with Ace or Zwickey .
There are several good heads out there but I think you can't beat either of these and they are not as expensive as most others .
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Rob W. on July 08, 2016, 08:52:00 PM
Ace are hard to beat.
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Longbowcrowder66 on July 08, 2016, 08:54:00 PM
Graps I was thinking about zwickey but not sure on weight, the screw ins are 170 grain, also was thinking bout the 145 grain badger single bevel head.
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Pine on July 08, 2016, 09:08:00 PM
Well I'm just a big fan of the Zwickeys .
In the end , you should just go with what you want .
To be honest with you , I have used the Ace because they are black .
I have made arrows that just don't look good with the Green colored Zwickeys .
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Longbowcrowder66 on July 08, 2016, 09:09:00 PM
Rob W, does ace heads have adapters for screw in for carbons?
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Pine on July 08, 2016, 09:11:00 PM
I will add , there is nothing wrong with single bevel heads .
Also if you have trouble getting the weight you want , get some insert weights , like the washer type .
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: yeager on July 08, 2016, 10:09:00 PM
My only broadhead of choice is the old Bear Razorhead.....been using them since I was a kid back in the late '60s/early '70s.  With the bleeder blades and broadhead adapter, they weigh in right around 150 grains.
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Possum Head on July 08, 2016, 10:18:00 PM
You should easily be able to go up to 200 gr with that arra. Lots of good ones to choose from just keep em sharp and pick a spot.
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Michael Arnette on July 08, 2016, 10:20:00 PM
Grizzly single bevel
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Friend on July 08, 2016, 10:25:00 PM
How are your current broadheads shooting from your setup?
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Shadowhnter on July 08, 2016, 10:48:00 PM
150 gr grizzly screw in, if you aren't sharpening impaired.
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Longtoke on July 08, 2016, 10:58:00 PM
My favorite is the cutthroat single bevel from Rocky Mountain specialty gear. It's machined from a solid piece of steel and they boys offer a sharpening service for 5 bucks a pack that will leave them scary sharp and makes them easy for a sharpening noob like me to touch up
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Gdpolk on July 08, 2016, 11:00:00 PM
My favorite these days are the Badger heads.  Sure they are a little more expensive than some of the more simple construction standby heads, but compared to the cost of all things told with hunting it's a drop in the bucket and I really like their helical design and single bevel construction.
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Longbowcrowder66 on July 09, 2016, 05:53:00 AM
Havent shot any broadheads thru this Mahaska, You all have gave me good advice, now guess I have to make up my mind. Looking forward to Hunting with this set up.
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: highlow on July 09, 2016, 07:51:00 AM
There are so many really good ones out there that it comes down to personal preference. Been reading a lot about the Cutthroats so purchased a few of the 200 gr left bevels for my upcoming Newfoundland moose sojourn. They look as though they will do their job nicely, if I do mine.   :pray:
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Wheels2 on July 09, 2016, 08:02:00 AM
Zwickey Eskilites with inserts run 145 grains.
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Terry Green on July 09, 2016, 08:39:00 AM
can't help as I have no idea if you are going after buffalo or bunnies
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Rob W. on July 09, 2016, 11:31:00 AM
Longbowcrowder66, you will have to mount them on adapters for carbons.

Anymore I shoot Ace for everything from squirrels to elk. Took me awhile to figure out what I like but that is part of the fun.
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: MnFn on July 09, 2016, 11:41:00 AM
There are a lot of good heads out there these days.  I think Stos makes a great two blade, if you don't want a single bevel.  I might try a single bevel this year, but I have no complaints about Stos, Zwickey, etc.
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Longbowcrowder66 on July 09, 2016, 01:05:00 PM
thanks everyone, I'm just trying to get ready for deer season here in Va,  Season comes in the first Saturday of October.
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: mahantango on July 09, 2016, 02:16:00 PM
Zwickey ,Ace, or Grizzly. You can't go wrong with any of these. And of course good old Bear
Razor heads.
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: bowfanatik on July 09, 2016, 05:55:00 PM
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Magnus Stinger 150 grain ,life time warranty!!!!


What you need else ? Shaving sharp from box ....
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: TxAg on July 09, 2016, 06:47:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by bowfanatik:
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Magnus Stinger 150 grain ,life time warranty!!!!


What you need else ? Shaving sharp from box ....
This.

I love Ace but it's hard to get down to 150 gr. Go with a Stinger.
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: Longbowcrowder66 on July 09, 2016, 07:58:00 PM
Would love to find some bear heads, I used them years ago then switched to zwickey in 91, then tore both shoulders in 96 and went back to compound until 2014. I'm back shooter longbow and sure do love it. Shot 3d tourney today with great friends and shot until just now when I got home. I'm just eat up with watching those arrows fly!!lol
Title: Re: Broadhead advice
Post by: elkhunter45 on July 09, 2016, 11:13:00 PM
Floyd, the spine seems a little stiff to me for 145's in your set up. I run 29" GT 55/75's through a 66" R/D Longbow that is 52# at my 26" with 300 grains up front. I can shoot a 200 head on GT 500's through the same bow. Best of luck with your quest.