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Title: Best Broadheads
Post by: Zach Mikita on December 31, 2009, 02:46:00 PM
Ok if you could use one broadhead the rest of your life what would it be.
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Post by: SS Snuffer on December 31, 2009, 02:50:00 PM
Da.... Snuffer
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Post by: WhiteOaks on December 31, 2009, 02:51:00 PM
I've used Zwickey for 35 years.
Tried others but always go beck to Zwickey.
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Post by: George D. Stout on December 31, 2009, 02:55:00 PM
Since they quit making Bears, then I would opt for Zwickey also.  I don't think I have to worry so much though.
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Post by: 30coupe on December 31, 2009, 02:56:00 PM
The one I could sharpen the best. That doesn't limit me to one though. I've never had much trouble getting them sharp.

Snuffers are good so are Woodsman. It's hard to argue with WhiteOaks' choice though. If I had to choose one that would work for any game on the planet, I guess it would have to be a Zwickey Delta two blade.
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Post by: Zbearclaw on December 31, 2009, 03:32:00 PM
VPA Terminator.

Solid machined three blade, about all that I need to say.
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Post by: thunder1 on December 31, 2009, 03:41:00 PM
I've been using Zwickey broadheads for awhile now. The last to years I've used the NO Mercy broadheads and like them just fine. Hard to sharpen but very solid. I had a picture of one that I shot a concrete block with. After a little file work that broadhead has take two deer for me this year.
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Post by: John3 on December 31, 2009, 03:43:00 PM
Zwickey Eskimos for over twenty years...
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Post by: shortstroke 91 on December 31, 2009, 03:44:00 PM
Bear Razorheads with 125 grain adapters.
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Post by: snag on December 31, 2009, 03:50:00 PM
I like the new STOS two blades that have the tanto tip. The 3:1 shape is great....but then the Abowyer Brown Bears have the same dimensions and are built like a Mac truck! Hard to say.
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Post by: richbat on December 31, 2009, 03:59:00 PM
magnus 2 blade 125 grain.
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Post by: frassettor on December 31, 2009, 04:02:00 PM
Grizzley 190 El Grandes  :thumbsup:
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Post by: LongbowGuy83 on December 31, 2009, 04:06:00 PM
Zwickey. Currently using the No Mercy head.
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Post by: NDTerminator on December 31, 2009, 04:08:00 PM
Snuffer or Magnus 2 blade...
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Post by: amicus on December 31, 2009, 04:17:00 PM
Grizzley 190 El Grandes
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Post by: Bowspirit on December 31, 2009, 04:20:00 PM
Woodsman Elite or VPA Terminator, however you look at it...
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Post by: Bruce Martin on December 31, 2009, 04:21:00 PM
Zwickey eskimo. Plenty strong, easy to sharpen razor sharp, and is the right weight for my setup. I like the woodsman fine, but I am confident that at 45 lb draw at 28 inches, the Zwicky will outpenetrate. At 50-55 lb I have complete confidence in either head.
Title: Re: Best Broadheads
Post by: Brian Krebs on December 31, 2009, 04:28:00 PM
zwickey - deltas.

I really think your ability to sharpen a broadhead is the most important matter. If you don't keep them sharp; they will not work as they were designed to. You should never shoot a dull broadhead; and that means if you shoot it once- or let it sit in your quiver. It does not mean get it sharp and shoot it into foam- then you need to sharpen it again- so get a head your good at sharpening and shooting; and go with it.
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Post by: Mr.Magoo on December 31, 2009, 04:35:00 PM
160 gr. Magnus I
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Post by: LongbowGuy83 on December 31, 2009, 04:42:00 PM
Good point Brian. No pun intended.
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Post by: robtattoo on December 31, 2009, 04:47:00 PM
Magnus I 4-blade.
Title: Re: Best Broadheads
Post by: Zach Mikita on December 31, 2009, 05:05:00 PM
Sounds like the Zwickey is the front runner with the Snuffer, Woodsman, Magnus, and Grizzly are in a close second.
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Post by: Phil Tuccillo on December 31, 2009, 05:13:00 PM
Eclipse 145's
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Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on December 31, 2009, 05:42:00 PM
I've been shooting Ace Standards since 2004 and can't think of any game animal that I wouldn't hunt with them. Squirrels, rabbits, grouse, turkey, deer, elk, moose...no problem. Aside from Ace, Zwickeys would be a very close second.
Title: Re: Best Broadheads
Post by: Gary Logsdon on December 31, 2009, 05:48:00 PM
250 grain VPA Terminators.
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Post by: cacciatore on December 31, 2009, 05:51:00 PM
If I have to choose only one I go with the Zwikey because they are the one that I am able to sharpen better,anyway most of the broadheads with fixed blades make the job done well,this is the reason of so many different names.
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Post by: buckster on December 31, 2009, 06:40:00 PM
An EL ZWIZLEY II!  :biglaugh:
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Post by: elbow on December 31, 2009, 06:43:00 PM
Bear green razorheads, have about 20, got more coming from the other day, should end up with 50. Killed two deer with them this year. Accumulated them from yards sales etc.
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Post by: Jon Powell on December 31, 2009, 07:01:00 PM
Ribtek 160
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Post by: Pinecone on December 31, 2009, 07:05:00 PM
Grizzly 190 El Grande.
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Post by: RPolk on December 31, 2009, 07:11:00 PM
Magnus 160gr Journeyman
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Post by: Tony Sanders on December 31, 2009, 07:16:00 PM
While I am definitely a SNUFFER guy, which is also my handle, I do like the Black Diamond Delta 4 Blade. That head have never failed me. It use to be that if I was relegated to use one broadhead for the rest of my life, it was always with out a doubt the Zwickey Black Diamond Delta 4 Blade, but I have been using the 220 Grain Muzzy Phantom 4 Blade for the past couple of years with great results and so now it would be a toss up between those 2, but if push come to shove, I would probably still go with the Zwickey Delta 4 Blade.

 Tony Sanders/aka"SNUFFER"
Title: Re: Best Broadheads
Post by: jhg on December 31, 2009, 07:16:00 PM
Grizzly el grande.
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Post by: Richie Nell on December 31, 2009, 07:27:00 PM
Grizzly el grande 200
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Post by: Hoser1268 on December 31, 2009, 07:31:00 PM
Right now I'm stuck.  I just bought a kme sharpner and I'm trying to figure out how 2 use it. I really like the Magnus 2 blade. but I would really like to use some of the old bear greenies.  I just need to learn how to sharpen.
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Post by: GG on December 31, 2009, 07:52:00 PM
Magnus 1
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Post by: kung fu kid on December 31, 2009, 08:14:00 PM
I love the green Bear Razerheads. Very easy to sharpen and touch up.
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Post by: Onions on December 31, 2009, 08:20:00 PM
Wensel Woodsmen for me. Been shooting them since they first came out.
Killed many a deer with these heads. Always good blood trials and penetration.

chris <><
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Post by: Buckeye Trad Hunter on December 31, 2009, 08:35:00 PM
150 gr. Magnus Stinger 2 blade.
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Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on December 31, 2009, 09:20:00 PM
Gotta box full of old Snuffer 160's that will outlast me.  Didn't know they made any other heads..... ;)

R
Title: Re: Best Broadheads
Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on December 31, 2009, 09:23:00 PM
Snuffers! Been using them since 1976 !! They Have never failed me1
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Post by: JAG on December 31, 2009, 10:05:00 PM
Simmons Interceptors!
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Post by: the longbowkid on December 31, 2009, 10:06:00 PM
first choice woodsman elite, non vented, second choice grizzly. rather have the woodsman for the big hole it cuts!!  :archer:
Title: Re: Best Broadheads
Post by: buckracks7 on December 31, 2009, 10:21:00 PM
Razorcaps. Easy to change weights, Easy to sharpen, Stay sharp, Fly great, Rust resistant
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Post by: Bonebuster on December 31, 2009, 10:29:00 PM
A Zwickey Delta, or a big Magnus two edge.

They both love to get sharp, and punch big holes in game hide.

If I could get a Snuffer as sharp as these two I might have a new favorite.
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Post by: mmgrode on December 31, 2009, 10:30:00 PM
One broadhead for everything I'd like to hunt, big to small, for the rest of my life?...Grizzly El Grande 190.  Couldn't see myself using anything else for buffalo, moose, and the like.  
Matt
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Post by: vtmtnman on December 31, 2009, 10:36:00 PM
Bear Razorheads or Zwickey Eskimos.
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Post by: mookie on December 31, 2009, 10:40:00 PM
Zwickey since 92.
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Post by: Horner on December 31, 2009, 10:44:00 PM
Magnus 2 blade 125 grain for me also.  You can get them shaving sharp easy with a file.
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Post by: Landshark160 on December 31, 2009, 10:45:00 PM
Simmons
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Post by: Jmgcurve on December 31, 2009, 10:45:00 PM
Zwickey Delta   :archer:
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Post by: Spectre on December 31, 2009, 10:47:00 PM
Zwickey Eskimos. I like the TreeSharks, too.
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Post by: Big Bird on December 31, 2009, 11:11:00 PM
Bear razorheads or magnus 2 blade 125 grain.
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Post by: far rider on December 31, 2009, 11:13:00 PM
Zwickeys eskimo 2 blades
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Post by: Weasel on December 31, 2009, 11:30:00 PM
Green Bear Razorheads.  Got enough to last me the rest of my life - especially at the rate I've actually shot at something the last couple of years.    :rolleyes:  

Jerry
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Post by: smokin joe on December 31, 2009, 11:31:00 PM
If it had to be one -- I would take Snuffers.
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Post by: Zach Mikita on December 31, 2009, 11:50:00 PM
The Grizzly is catching up to the zwickeys! Keep it coming it's very interesting the popularity of certain heads
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Post by: Warden609 on January 01, 2010, 12:10:00 AM
Zwickey
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Post by: bbs383ci on January 01, 2010, 01:01:00 AM
im going to be going with abowyer heads this year
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Post by: RLA on January 01, 2010, 01:13:00 AM
Old trocar tip Muzzy 145gr.
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Post by: wtpops on January 01, 2010, 01:17:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by buckracks7:
Razorcaps. Easy to change weights, Easy to sharpen, Stay sharp, Fly great, Rust resistant
Ditto!
Title: Re: Best Broadheads
Post by: overbo on January 01, 2010, 08:28:00 AM
RAGE!Because I wannabe like ?
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Post by: ChuckC on January 01, 2010, 09:18:00 AM
Any of the name brand heads available today are fine.  

Zwickey, Magnus, Bear, Grizzly,and others are all names have been talked about for years.  

There are a few new comers that WILL be talked about for years to come as well.

We all have different views, tastes and abilities.  As always, pick one that you can shoot and sharpen and stick (pun intended) with it.

ChuckC
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Post by: varmint101 on January 01, 2010, 09:27:00 AM
Shoot, I can't choose just one!
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Post by: zipper bowss on January 01, 2010, 09:30:00 AM
Overbo, But I thought you always wanted to be like Oreo Joe!  :biglaugh:  
Bill
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Post by: Bryan Burkhardt on January 01, 2010, 09:38:00 AM
From whitetail to moose, the 145 grain Eclipse has served me well over the years
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Post by: Zenzele on January 01, 2010, 09:42:00 AM
I shoot the Eskimo's and German Kinetics!
Eskimo's are easy to sharpen and cheap, while the Silver flames are at the opposite end of the scale - hard to sharpen and very expensive. Swings and Roundabouts really... If I had loads of money I'd shoot the kinetics or something like the 300xtream but at $30 or $40 a pop it would bankrupt me!
Like ChuckC says - pick one that suites your setup and sharpens easy then stick to it.
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Post by: Squint on January 01, 2010, 09:58:00 AM
145 grain Stos,100 grain adapter,Almost hunting sharp out of the package.Just a little touching up and Im good to go.
          John
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Post by: customcrester on January 01, 2010, 10:05:00 AM
Magnus 2 blade.
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Post by: ArkyBob on January 01, 2010, 10:14:00 AM
Zwickey delta 2 blade for me

BOB
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Post by: SoNevada Archer on January 01, 2010, 10:18:00 AM
Man ... what a hard question ... Eclipse 125 are probably on top for me. But I do like the Snuffer 125's with bleeder's too!
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Post by: C.W. on January 01, 2010, 10:29:00 AM
For me I like the 145 gr magnus stinger 4 blade
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Post by: WVeer on January 01, 2010, 12:10:00 PM
The old yellow/green Bear razorheads where hard to beat.   With as much interest there is in then, what's the possibility Bear would "re-introduce" them?  I'd buy them.
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Post by: Earl Jeff on January 01, 2010, 12:16:00 PM
Snuffer
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Post by: jerseyboy on January 01, 2010, 12:23:00 PM
For me the woodsman fly great i keep trying to shoot the zwickeys but they never fly quite right. Although i can sharpen them better than woodsman. The way i figure it is no matter how sharp you get your BH if you cant hit your target what good is it.
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Post by: pitbull on January 01, 2010, 01:56:00 PM
Wensel Woodsman for me. Best combination of dart like flight and penetration out of lighter bows I have used. Sharpening takes time with a new head, but the results are worth it!
Title: Re: Best Broadheads
Post by: Roy Steele on January 01, 2010, 04:32:00 PM
ZWICKYYYYYYyyyyyyy
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Post by: Zach Mikita on January 01, 2010, 08:46:00 PM
I cant believe no one has said the Muzzy Phantoms yet.
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Post by: thunder1 on January 01, 2010, 10:27:00 PM
I know so guys who use the Phantoms. They like them well enough.
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Post by: boog21 on January 01, 2010, 10:40:00 PM
Grizzly El Grande (190 grain).
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Post by: Terry Green on January 01, 2010, 10:45:00 PM
Zwickey
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Post by: FerretWYO on January 01, 2010, 11:05:00 PM
I am shooting the magnus stinger and have had absolulty great results so far.
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Post by: longbowben on January 01, 2010, 11:46:00 PM
SNUFFERS 160
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Post by: Greg Skinner on January 02, 2010, 12:05:00 AM
Grizzly El Grande 190
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Post by: tawmio on January 02, 2010, 12:17:00 AM
Magnus two blade
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Post by: sagebrush on January 02, 2010, 12:27:00 AM
Zwickeys for me
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Post by: on January 02, 2010, 12:35:00 AM
For me, it would be GK Silverflame XL's. For anybody else, it should be what they have the most confidence in.

Bisch
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Post by: Olin Rindal on January 02, 2010, 12:53:00 AM
One more for Zwickeys
Olin
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Post by: SveinD on January 02, 2010, 06:01:00 AM
So, since I have nothing to do this morning, I've added all the opinions ^^

The results are:

18 - Zwickeys (Delta & Eskimo)
10 - Magnus (2 blade +)
9  - Bear (Razorhead)
8  - Grizzle (El Grande)
7  - Snuffer
5  - Woodsman
3  - Eclipse
2  - VPA Terminator/Razorcap/Muzzy/GK/Simmons/STOS
1  - Ribtek/No Mercy/Ace/Abowyer/Rage

I'm no BH expert so if the list is wrong, point it out to me  :)
And just to post my view, if I was to try a broadhead out, it would be the Centaur Big Game!
Just looks effective!
Title: Re: Best Broadheads
Post by: Jack Whitmire Jr on January 02, 2010, 07:26:00 AM
Add one more for the MAGNUS heads. The zwickeys are great heads , but magnus has a unconditional lifetime warrinty, soo that puts the icing on the cake for me. Plus Magnus has started putting a tanto on the tip!

Intersting post to say the least.
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Post by: BowBrain on January 02, 2010, 08:33:00 AM
Zwickey Delta 2 blade.  Really miss the old Bear Razorheads they were my favorites behind the Zwickeys.
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Post by: Mike Spaulding on January 02, 2010, 08:37:00 AM
I'm a big fan of Magnus Stingers.  used them for a few years now and they always fly true for me.  I also like that I can replace the blades, I've never been good at sharpening anything...     :p
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Post by: loco_cacahuate on January 02, 2010, 08:51:00 AM
Grizzly El Grande
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Post by: jcprintz on January 02, 2010, 11:45:00 AM
3 blade would be a Snuffer but 2 blade would be a Simmons Intercepter
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Post by: speedwalker on January 02, 2010, 12:16:00 PM
Steel Force 140gr. Sabretooth with 100gr. steel insert.
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Post by: wildgame on January 02, 2010, 12:37:00 PM
magnus snuffer 125!!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Bill Carlsen on January 02, 2010, 01:59:00 PM
My go to head right now is the Razorcap. Then it would be Phantoms. I just got some Centaur left bevel Big Game heads that I haven't tried yet but it seems like the best two blade out there.
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Post by: cahaba on January 02, 2010, 02:56:00 PM
Stos 160 grain, tanto tip 42 grain adapter. sharpens easy.  At almost 3:1 ratio they fly great.
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Post by: SlowBowinMO on January 02, 2010, 03:29:00 PM
I could not hope to pick just one but have shot Tuskers more than anything for the last year or so.
Title: Re: Best Broadheads
Post by: Zach Mikita on January 02, 2010, 05:14:00 PM
The two and three blade bh are nearly even in popularity...interesting.  

How many are using natural materials to make a bh? =]
Title: Re: Best Broadheads
Post by: hardtimes on January 02, 2010, 05:16:00 PM
Bear Razorheads. I have used them for 15 years, my father has used them for 30 years.