Anybody shoot the Magnus stingers without the bleeder blade?
I use them and have sworn that they are the only head that I'll use from now on.
I've shot them, were fine.
Prefer different hole though.
In my compound the bleeder models (at 270 FPS) were pretty much "one shots".
They held up in doing their job, but after pass through I had the ferrules chunk out at the bleeder location (below it). They were still straight, but unusable.
I did hit bone, and my bow was faster then, dunno how that contributed to the issue, or if I just got a lot that had a design/process or metallurgical issue.
I'm going to try the bleeder models this yr, slower speed of course.
Forgot to add, if I wanted to run a 2 blade I'd just run the Magnus Nugent Blades (or whatever they're called).
I'd put them on a steel adapter and let 'em fly.
The two blades aren't "bleeder models" so I may have misunderstood the question. As far as the standard two blades go I have one that I have shot three deer with and will be using again this year. Still sharp and still straight.
Yes I meant remove the bleeder blade, I have some with it but my new Slim Jim quiver is for two blade.
Pretty sure they aren't meant to be shot w/out the bleeders. The bleeder and the locking block go together to make the broadhead solid.
I bet you could find someone to trade some 2-bl. for your 4-bl. heads.
The 4-bld. are nasty! I've killed deer, turkey, and coyotes with them from my recurve and a compound from my wheelie days. They make a devestating cut....and the sharpened back edge makes them even nastier when they stay in the critter.
I have put a little piece of modeling clay, or something similar in place of the bleeder to hold the piece of the ferrule in place that locks the bleeder in. It has worked fine for me, just make sure you have something in that slot to keep the ferrule tight to the main blade.
Really like the 150gr. 2- blade. That is what will be on my arrows this season. :thumbsup:
Bill
I also use the 2blade 150. Great head IMO.
T
i shoot the 125 grain 2 blade stingers and i like them
Ben has it, the bleeder models are not meant to be shot without the bleeders and doing so messes with the integrity of the head. If you need a 2 blade Stinger you're best off buying them in that configuration.
The 4 blades are great heads and I also shoot the 150 gr 2 blade Buzzcuts upon occasion.
I shoot the four blades and they perform very well.
I have shot the fours in the past and will be using them once again this year.
My son (14) used the regular magnus last year but will also be using the Stinger - 2 blade this year. I have a lot of confidence with the stingers both 2 and 4 blade.
I bought Stingers without bleeders. I haven't hunted with them yet. However, I hunted with Bear Razorheads for nearly three decades without bleeders and found them very effective on white-tail deer.
I shoot the 150 gr. 2 blade Stingers and have been very pleased with their flight and killing performance.
Allan
i shoot the 125 grn 2 blade and i think they are a real nice head and they stay sharp for sure. and i am also pleased with there flight and killing performance. will be using some in about 3 or 4 weeks time.
what do you guys use to sharpen your stingers with?
i got six that need sharpened and after asking the same question in a post on here, i'm getting a KME broadhead sharpener.... watch the video on their website, good reviews and doesnt look too hard
Depending on the model of the Stinger, you may have to remove the blade to sharpen it on a KME. The 2 blade 150 grain Stinger has a ferrule that is too thick to allow you to sharpen it on a stone if you don't disassemble it. Still, the 150 grain 2 blade is a stronger and better than the models with the less bulky ferrule. What I use in the field to sharpen most of my double bevel broadheads is the Redi-Edge sharpener which seems to work better than similarly designed sharpeners and is light, slim, and handy.
Allan
I love them 150 2 blade or 2/with bleeders
KME works fantastic on them. Don't forget a 16" bastard file to start them out lightly on. Yes even out of the box new ones can be made much sharper.
I use the four blade and disassemble them before sharpening. Never needed a file, just start with a coarse stone. Even the bleeder blade can be made much sharper than they come out of the package.
I've had many heavy short blood trails with the 2-blades. A very good no-nonesense head... easy to sharpen and stays sharp.
I plan to use the 125 grain 2-blade model for elk this year. I sharpen mine with a lansky sharpener.
good luck!
All I ever had to do was touch mine up with a steel. Razor sharp every time. I shot a deer a few years back with a 660 grain arrow tipped with a 125 gr stinger and i was shooting a 66lb cari-bow taima. I shot the deer at 13 yards through both shoulders. After a few days, I pulled that arrow out of my quiver and ran it on my steel. After going through those shoulders and into a tree, I could not belive I had that stinger razor sharp again. I have been a stinger fan ever since. Now, if your shooting them for practice and need to sharpen them, all i use is a corse stone then a fine and then a steel. Good luck.
I've had great luck with the magnus stinger 125 and 145's. However, mine have been the 4 blade models (bleeder blades). I've shot 4 different deer now at various angles (treestand shots and ground blind) and had complete passthroughs with a 53-55 pound bow and moderate hunting weight arrow. I find them a breeze to sharpen and magnus stands behind their stuff. Stingers and woodsmans are my favorites.