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Title: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: valleysniper on May 17, 2020, 03:48:26 PM
Hi, any suggestion for a 125 gr screw in broadhead ? My set up is using a 100 gr brass insert and a 125 gr head, or would I be better off dropping insert weight 50 gr and going to a 15 gr head. Also has anyone used the Steel force Phat head and the DRT broadheads ?
   Thanks, Gary
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: valleysniper on May 17, 2020, 03:49:53 PM
That is go to a 150 gr broadhead....To fat of fingers for the key board, sorry
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: Orion on May 17, 2020, 03:54:09 PM
In terms of arrow flight/performance, it won't make much difference how you configure (among the insert, adaptor, point) the 250 grains up front so you have a lot of choices. Select the head you want and then the appropriate weight inserts and/or adaptors to arrive at the 250 grains. 
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: valleysniper on May 17, 2020, 04:05:42 PM
Orion, thanks for the reply. Whats your thoughts on a 2 blade head with no bleeders ? Seems like maybe with bleeders would make a better wound channel, or am I just overthinking again ?
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: Stinger on May 17, 2020, 04:16:44 PM
I have used 125gr  2-blade Magnus Stingers with 100gr brass inserts With great success on both aluminum and carbon arrows.
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: Orion on May 17, 2020, 08:41:56 PM
I've killed a lot of critters with 4-blade Zwickey deltas.  More recently have also killed a few with Wensel Woodsmans.  Have also killed a number of deer and elk with two-blade Zwickeys and Abowyer single bevels.  Number of blades depends a little on bow weight. If you're shooting more than 40#, a three- or four-blade head would be fine for deer size critters.  Bioger critters , I'd be looking for more bow weight/efficiency and perhaps two-blade heads.   
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: blacktailbob on May 18, 2020, 11:29:02 AM
Zwickey Eskilites or the No Mercy for a heavier head.
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: Wheels2 on May 23, 2020, 07:42:02 AM
I am one of the hold-outs that doesn't feel the need for a real head head.
I shoot 125 screw-in Snuffers with the standard aluminum inserts with my XX75 arrows.
If I need to go heavier I have a bunch of old Bear Razorheads that weigh 145 grains.  I just find the Snuffers easier to sharpen.  Well, the 4 I have left....
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: ESP on May 23, 2020, 12:29:13 PM
For 125 screw ins I’ve killed with stinger buzz cuts and muzzy 3 blade.  I have no problem with hunting deer with any of the classic replaceable blade broadheads.
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: Sam Spade on May 23, 2020, 03:38:21 PM
You have a 250 grain front end set up.  What are you going to hunt with the broadhead you chose? And, what is your draw length and weight?
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: stagetek on May 23, 2020, 05:40:17 PM
I've been using 125gr. Snuffers and Magnus II's. 125gr. Zwickey glue-ons for my woodies. If I were to look at other heads, it would be Ace.
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: Tomas Stieber on May 24, 2020, 12:59:36 PM
Dropping the insert weight down to 50 grs. or less would give you the most options for broadhead choices.
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: beachbowhunter on June 01, 2020, 11:25:44 AM
I have used 125gr  2-blade Magnus Stingers with 100gr brass inserts With great success on both aluminum and carbon arrows.

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Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: JohnV on June 02, 2020, 08:16:13 PM
I can’t think of any 125 gr broadhead that I want to use. Most that I use are 175-250 gr including insert. Use an aluminum insert so you can use a heavier broadhead.
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: rastaman on June 05, 2020, 10:45:29 AM
I've had good luck with Magnus Stingers and German Kinetics (Silver Flame) 125gr.  For the money, the Magnus Stingers are a good deal.  Easy to resharpen also.
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: Bowwild on June 06, 2020, 07:01:48 AM
I use various weights of Helix, a 2-bladed single bevel broached 125-200, depending upon tuning needs and my quarry.
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: JAH518 on June 07, 2020, 11:11:16 PM
I've had great luck with the Cutthroat single bevels in 125 and 150gr. Highly recommend taking a look at them.
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: BRONZ on June 08, 2020, 05:18:27 PM
2 blade: Stingers
3 blade: Snuffer SS or Woodsman Elite are my favorites
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: Longrifleman on June 08, 2020, 10:03:35 PM
If you like 3 blade, try the VPA Terminators-they're tough and fly very well.
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: Clint B. on June 14, 2020, 12:18:06 PM
Depending on the particular bow & arrow combo, i use Magnus Stinger 2-blade 125 or 150.
Title: Re: 125 gr broadhead choice
Post by: LC on June 14, 2020, 12:33:11 PM
I've used the 125 Magnus Stingers for years now with not a single issue. I do use it as a four blade.