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Title: Which 4 blade?
Post by: Avid Archer on August 09, 2009, 09:30:00 PM

Im going with 4 blade broadheads this year and have narrowed it down to the Muzzy Phantom or the Magnus Stinger, the 125gr. screw in variety.

Anyone with experience with either or both of these heads please share your thoughts on durability, sharpness out of the package, ease of sharpening, etc.

Thanks AA

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: James Wrenn on August 09, 2009, 10:38:00 PM

I have used both with great results.The phantom is a larger head so which I use is picked by bow and arrow weight.I use stingers or buzzcuts on light arrows but will use the phantom on heavier arrows.All mine have shaved from the package and are easy to get back to that point after use.

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: xtrema312 on August 09, 2009, 10:54:00 PM

I posted looking for 125 gr. screw in recommendations.  I got a lot of them for the Phantom.  I was give three to try out.  I am very impressed with the accuracy.  I don’t know how they do on game, but they fly great and should cut a big hole.  I will be very happy if they are as durable as the three blade Muzzy’s I have shot for years in the compounds.

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: Terry Green on August 10, 2009, 10:33:00 AM

If you are looking for a 125 grain screw in....either will serve you well.  Phantoms are a little bit bigger cut width overall.

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: beachbowhunter on August 10, 2009, 12:09:00 PM

I'm a big Stinger fan. Thick main blade and strong ferrule.

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: Big_Al on August 10, 2009, 01:16:00 PM

Another vote for the Stingers.  Strong construction, perfect flight, great penetration, wicked damage, and the best customer service in the business.

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: Bill Carlsen on August 10, 2009, 02:17:00 PM

Phantom!

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: JoeM on August 10, 2009, 02:37:00 PM

They are both in my quiver.  I have shot deer with both and had good results with both. As stated earlier the Phantom cuts a little bigger hole.  I do find myself reaching for my Stingers a little bit more often just a habit more than anything.  I have found that Stingers do sometimes have a slight noise when you shake them but can never hear anything when I shoot them in the back yard.  I have sent BH's back to Magnus and have to say their service is outstanding. But as Terry stated both will serve you well.  Good luck Joe
Phantom exit wound
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Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: Chris Surtees on August 10, 2009, 02:55:00 PM

Both are great heads and either will serve you well.

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: Bill Tell on August 10, 2009, 08:26:00 PM

I would recommend Magnus over the Phantom for one reason and one reason only.  They have a tanto tip.

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: BEN on August 11, 2009, 08:10:00 AM

I recommend the Stinger----very tuff b-head. I've shot "yote and deer with the 150 version--great results. I used the 125 gr. version in my compound days---great results there too. Plus---"send in a picture of any animal harvested with a Magnus Stinger broadhead, and Magnus will send you a hat or a T-shirt"!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: Michael Arnette on August 11, 2009, 02:12:00 PM

I got better flight with the stingers.

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: joe ashton on August 11, 2009, 05:08:00 PM

I've had great success with magnus 4   125.  I can put an edge on them asap.  Fly well and great penatration.  Love them.

Joe

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: acadian archer on August 11, 2009, 06:33:00 PM

I like Magnus but I'm curently shooting 125 grain Steel Force.

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: KentuckyTJ on August 11, 2009, 07:07:00 PM

I've shot many deer with both. I like the stingers more. The smaller bleeders decrease drag and in turn increase penetration and the main blade and bleeders are both sharp on back sides.

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: Avid Archer on August 11, 2009, 08:19:00 PM

Thanks for your input guys.

AA

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: griz#1 on August 11, 2009, 09:00:00 PM

I shoot the phantoms,unless I'am in a state that prohibits removable blades.

Title: Re: Which 4 blade?
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on August 11, 2009, 09:32:00 PM

Given those two choices, I'd definately go with the Phantoms.