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Title: Broadhead poll
Post by: SouthMDShooter on June 24, 2008, 03:39:00 PM
What kind of broadhead do you use for hunting deer?
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: Deadbolt on June 24, 2008, 04:04:00 PM
last year i used 2 blades...this year i want to try out a ben pearson deadhead then the rest of the season ill be out with my snuffers.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on June 24, 2008, 04:13:00 PM
I like my Snuffers 160 grn
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Post by: swampbuck on June 24, 2008, 04:42:00 PM
I didn't see the answer I was looking for LOL

SHARP in whatever # of blades or even stone for that matter it really doesn,t matter on most heads these days
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: Bowhunter4life on June 24, 2008, 04:46:00 PM
It's what broadhead do YOU use Tom, not which is best...

I've used 3-blades for years, Woodsman, Snuffer, Razorcap, and G5 Montec.  This year I'm using 4-blades, Zwickey Delta, or Magnus Stinger.
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Post by: swampbuck on June 24, 2008, 04:56:00 PM
From a stand I use my own 3 blade BH that I made from bar stock.
1.25 cuttig dia .05thk blades with .06Rad on each side where it meets the center out of 440 SS screw in.They came out @ 249.7grs    :D  

From the ground what ever at the moment currently I've been using the Magnus 2 1.5" wide head I can get them face shaving sharp

Sorry I should figured that but the best BH out there isn't worth a hoot if it ain't sharp...way to many good heads to say which one...besides my own ofcourse    :biglaugh:
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Post by: Recurve50 LBS on June 24, 2008, 05:27:00 PM
Been using 2 blade Grizley and magnus
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Post by: ArkyBob on June 24, 2008, 05:55:00 PM
2 blade zwickey delta for me.  Tough and fly great!
                   BOB
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Post by: Fletcher on June 24, 2008, 08:49:00 PM
Swampbuck, that sounds like a pretty interesting head.  Any chance you could post a picture?  Please!
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: J-dog on June 24, 2008, 09:11:00 PM
I voted as to what I usually used but am gonna try something different this year, Probably a woodsman, but maybe a grizzly or STOS?????????

Decisions,

J
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: VA Bowbender on June 24, 2008, 09:18:00 PM
I've used Bear Razorhead's and Pearson Deadheads and Zwickey Eskimo's for years.  Last year I bought Snuffers but didn't get a deer using them.  I'll try again this year.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: leatherneck on June 24, 2008, 09:29:00 PM
I use 3-blade snuffers for everything. But I'm using the 2-blade Eclipse for my elk hunt. To many elk hunters recommended a 2-blade for elk on this page.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: katman on June 24, 2008, 09:44:00 PM
no mercy
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Post by: Tim Nuss on June 24, 2008, 10:10:00 PM
The always durable and reliable Ace Standard works best for me.
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Post by: Fletcher on June 24, 2008, 10:10:00 PM
I've had great results from the Ace Express 165.  Been shooting them for 3 or 4 years now.  Good weight, width and length and an easily sharpened straight edge.  Very durable head that gets sharp and stays sharp.
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Post by: RC on June 25, 2008, 09:31:00 PM
Magnus I ,Zwickey Delta and Simmons.All two blade.RC
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Post by: John3 on June 25, 2008, 09:36:00 PM
Zwickey Eskimo 2 blade. They are all I use, because they just work too well.


John III
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Post by: Bowferd on June 25, 2008, 09:44:00 PM
Last year used Tusker 190 2 blade.
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Post by: frassettor on June 26, 2008, 09:45:00 AM
I will be trying the 160 gr Grizzlys this year.
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Post by: goodolboy94 on June 27, 2008, 02:12:00 AM
magnus 125 2 blade
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Post by: last arrow on June 27, 2008, 08:49:00 AM
I always used Zwickeys or grizzlys, both work great.
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Post by: Kingwouldbe on June 27, 2008, 03:42:00 PM
WOW!!!! 67% shoot 2 blades as of 12:41 6/27/08 pacific time.
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Post by: BUFF on June 27, 2008, 04:26:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Kingwouldbe:
WOW!!!! 67% shoot 2 blades as of 12:41 6/27/08 pacific time.
I was impressed by that myself
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: 21st century 1 on June 28, 2008, 10:35:00 PM
magnus stingers,tough and fly great.
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Post by: Joseph on June 29, 2008, 02:57:00 AM
Zephyr Sausquach or a 160 gr Snuffer.  Put a big hole in it and kill it dead   :bigsmyl:  Joseph
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Post by: toddster on June 29, 2008, 03:53:00 AM
Have used Ace broadheads, with great results, as well as Magnus and Zwickey 2 blade, as well as grizzly's.  I am looking at using the classic Howard Hill heads this year.  Have tried the woodsman and didn't like the results.
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Post by: flyfish1 on June 29, 2008, 10:52:00 AM
woodsman or snuffers. Three blades for sure.
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Post by: SteveMcD on June 29, 2008, 11:45:00 AM
145 Gr Grizzly's
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Post by: hvyhitter on June 29, 2008, 11:50:00 AM
Snuffers for 20 yrs.........
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Post by: mmgrode on June 29, 2008, 11:54:00 AM
Zwickey Eskimo 125 grain 2 blade for me.  They get the job done and even I can sharpen them.  I like how all you need for sharpening in the field or at home is a 6" file. Cheers, Matt
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: Greyfox54 on June 29, 2008, 01:34:00 PM
I'm partial to the 2 blade interceptors , have had great results with them , Fred
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: Rob W. on September 04, 2012, 08:05:00 PM
I wonder if things have changed much in four years?
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Post by: OregonBlacktail on September 04, 2012, 08:10:00 PM
I have been using red feather archery razor hawks.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: BUCKY on September 04, 2012, 08:41:00 PM
2 blade Muzzy Phantoms 200 grain
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Post by: Jake Diebolt on September 04, 2012, 09:34:00 PM
Huh, I figured there would be more guys using 3 blades, given the popularity and effectiveness of the woodsman and VPA.

That being said, I'm going for caribou and white-tail this year with a zwickey no mercy.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: pamike on September 04, 2012, 09:44:00 PM
Surprised there are not more 4 blade users.
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Post by: Onehair on September 04, 2012, 09:46:00 PM
Grizzly
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Post by: JamesKerr on September 05, 2012, 12:50:00 AM
I really don't have any indifference as to what head I shoot as long as it is sharp.
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Post by: paul87250 on September 05, 2012, 01:57:00 AM
I've used 125grn stingers for years with no complaints, they fly great and stay sharp!
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Post by: 1screagle on September 05, 2012, 07:15:00 AM
I'm using the Cliff Zwickey this year on my wood arrows. I've been using No Mercy on my carbons in the past. I was suprised at the results thinking I would see a larger percentage of 3 blade.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: Hoyt on September 05, 2012, 09:18:00 AM
I had good results with the Simmons Interceptors last season, but I'm going to start with the big Tree Sharks this yr. I like to use different broadheads, but think I'll stick with the Simmons offerings. I also like their Tiger Shark and will have one of them in my single, broadhead, bow quiver.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: huntin_sparty on September 05, 2012, 12:01:00 PM
Eclipse with the bleeders, so 4 blade
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: AWPForester on September 05, 2012, 01:12:00 PM
I am currently using snuffers on 2 of my recurves, ma-3's on my longbow, and ace's on my other curve.  God Bless
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: Hopewell Tom on September 05, 2012, 03:10:00 PM
I have 2-blade Stos 160's ready to go, but after reading the Old Timer (Dennis Kamstra) in the latest TBMag am going to try the TuffHeads. Start out with the field points they offer and see if that will work. He's advocating the Ashby type design.
Check out the TuffHead website for lots of info and sharpening gear. They're a sponsor here.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: happy1 on September 05, 2012, 05:14:00 PM
Been using Magnus Stingers 150 grn 4blade but trying 175 grn Woodsman Elite's  this year.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: wapitirod on September 05, 2012, 07:58:00 PM
I voted 4 blade which I guess is what the old Bear S/S Razorheads are with the bleeder installed.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: customcrester on September 05, 2012, 08:44:00 PM
Magnus two blades,the most deer killin head i have ever used.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: hitman on September 05, 2012, 09:19:00 PM
3 blade VPA terminator 160 grain glue on.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: Justin Falon on September 05, 2012, 09:44:00 PM
Simmons sharks, zwickey eskimo and occassionally snuffer 160s.  All for very different reasons.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: billy shipp on September 05, 2012, 09:52:00 PM
Depends on what arrow I'm shooting at the time.

POC arrows......160 gr Rib Teks

Carbon or Aluminum....125 gr, 4 blade Muzzy Phantoms, or 125 gr 3 blade Thunderheads.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: soap creek on September 05, 2012, 10:02:00 PM
Been using 2blade Zwickey Eskimos for yrs. Last yr I added a 100grn steel insert, but honestly they worked fine with out it.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: CHENRYIV on September 05, 2012, 10:08:00 PM
Simmons 2 blade interceptors & Tigersharks.

Crispin H
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Post by: rlc1959 on September 06, 2012, 07:54:00 AM
2 Blade Eclispe Wolverine 150's
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Post by: Keith Zimmerman on September 06, 2012, 09:50:00 AM
Lots.  Mostly 2 blades.  Zwickey, Ace, Magnus, VPA, Grizzly, Bear, Eclipse,....
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Post by: Brock on September 06, 2012, 11:04:00 AM
still using my 160 and 190 Ribteks....but got a few 200gr Grizzly Kodiaks to try this year as well on deer.


for turkey i have been using my 160 snuffers
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: tomsm44 on September 06, 2012, 11:57:00 AM
4 blade - 145 bear razorheads with bleeders.  I only have 3 of these right now, but they fly well.  Hopefully I will come across some more somewhere.  I did find an archery shop with a lot of replacement bleeder blades, so I'll probably go ahead and buy a few packs of those.
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Post by: bruinman on September 06, 2012, 11:08:00 PM
Two blade Simmons interceptors.
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Post by: kiamichi kid on September 06, 2012, 11:14:00 PM
Has anyone else switched broadheads multiple times since voting in this poll??? I will be shooting 175 vpa terminators this season. They might just be the ticket for longevity in my quiver.... but I have always wanted to try Magnus 1's and Ace Super Express and Simmons Tigersharks and ......... Maybe we should have another poll next year  :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Spitfire Htr on September 06, 2012, 11:41:00 PM
Snuffer 145's with 75 grain steel adapter's and Muzzy Phantoms 220's with inserts are gonna top my arra's this year. I like big holes that really let the blood flow.   :D
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: Night Wing on September 07, 2012, 09:25:00 AM
Wow. Talk about a blast from the past. I saw the 2008 date and it caught me by surprise.

Anyway, last year and for this year, I've switched from a large 2 blade to a small 3 blade broadhead.
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: katman on September 07, 2012, 06:49:00 PM
I have switched to terminators 200gr
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: David Mitchell on September 07, 2012, 07:35:00 PM
There is no option for "both".   :saywhat:  That's my choice.
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Post by: Marc B. on September 07, 2012, 08:28:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by David Mitchell:
There is no option for "both".    :saywhat:   That's my choice.
Good answer    ;)
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: Kingsnake on September 07, 2012, 09:49:00 PM
I have to caveat my response by saying that I have not yet taken a deer with trad gear....BUT, the end of my arrows are currently tipped with 175 gr Woodsman Elites.  If they cut open a deer anything like they cut open my foot a few weeks ago, I should be in good shape!    :knothead:  

Kingsnake
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: raghorn on September 07, 2012, 09:49:00 PM
If I told you...you still wouldn't know.
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Post by: BrownA5 on September 08, 2012, 08:28:00 AM
Zwickey Eskimos (2 blade) 175 grain
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Post by: 187BOWHUNTER on September 08, 2012, 09:52:00 AM
woodsman elite
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Post by: Longrifleman on September 08, 2012, 11:47:00 AM
Grim Reapers......Watch'em drop!
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: Bowhunter4life on November 12, 2012, 01:11:00 PM
Blast from the past is right...

Well, now I'm shooting VPAs... 175 grain, 250 grain 1 1/4", and Big Jim's Big-3... Depending on the bow and arrow setup...  

Very easy to sharpen, super tough, and I've liked 3-blades forever...
Title: Re: Broadhead poll
Post by: Tsalt on November 12, 2012, 02:53:00 PM
Wensel Woodman.  I've been using the 125 grain original.   Three rivers was out, so I ordered the 150 gr elite woodsman and they are pretty sweet.