I have heard in a couple different places that Magnus is getting ready to phase out heavy snuffers and possibly all snuffers. Has anybody heard this and what does everybody know about it. I find it hard to believe there is any truth to it. Snuffers are very popular and cant see how Magnus could afford to give it up.
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No, the welder they used went out of business. I'm not sure where they are in the process, but they will be getting a new weld shop or being able to do it in house
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I have never shot Snuffers. Been using Woodsmans for the past several years, good head, have never needed to try the Snuffers.
whoooooo. Thats a huge sigh of relief Varmint101
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Amen I love those Big Snuffers!!!!!
Fortunately there are some really good alternatives if the snuffers do crap out.
I agree there is some other good heads and woodsman elites are one of them and I am using them this year. I like Magnus a first class company so Im shure they will come u with another way to get them welded. Widow
There is a bigger market for the garbage heads they shoot off compounds, so i would not like to loose any good heads if at all possible.
The last 2 packs I got about 3 months ago were reduced in price.
I would hope that they do keep the Snuffer line by obtaining a new source to perform the welds, outside of the Woodsmans I have on my carbons Snuffers have always resided on many of my hunting arrows since the 80's.
Snuffers are not welded. They are copper brazed. (not being picky, just supplying the facts) The brazing process takes place during heat treating so I'm sure Magnus won't go without a heat treater.
For what that's worth.
any current news on this topic?
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QuoteOriginally posted by Charlie Lamb:
Snuffers are not welded. They are copper brazed. (not being picky, just supplying the facts) The brazing process takes place during heat treating so I'm sure Magnus won't go without a heat treater.
For what that's worth.
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Arc welding is too hot, the temper of the steel is put at risk. Brazing can be performed with a kiln where cooling times can be controlled.
I hope not. Still have some of the old 160's that I have been shooting for years.... Tough head and hope it stays around.
I saw on another forum where the owner of magnus posted that their line of "traditional maseries and traditional original snuffer broadheads" are up for sale. The company will continue to produce the heads but will sell the lines to another manufacturer. The owner went on to say the company would be focusing on the stinger, buzzcut, bullhead, and snuffer ss models.
By the way, that announcement was made on 11/28/10.
When I smoked cigarettes, it seemed like every brand I got hooked on was discontinued. Now it's happening to my favorite broadheads! Hopefully I have enough to last.
QuoteOriginally posted by Don Stokes:
When I smoked cigarettes, it seemed like every brand I got hooked on was discontinued. Now it's happening to my favorite broadheads! Hopefully I have enough to last.
I had that problem with brunette Irish girl's ,I Had to switch to a blonde. :goldtooth:
I saw the same thread as str8jct. Mike Sohm caught quite a bit of flack over it.
So what is a guy going to do for a moderately priced 160 grain three blade head if he makes the woodsman too???? I personally dont want to spend 8-10 bucks a piece for broadheads. Not upset just looking for and alternative at this point
Mike said they would continue to produce them until they found a buyer and then someone else will be manufacturing them.
Time to stock up...
QuoteOriginally posted by vtmtnman:
Time to stock up...
Agreed, looks like I need to add to my Christmas list.
QuoteHi all, i am making an announcement in regards to our traditional maseries and traditional original snuffer broadheads. We have decided to put these 2 lines of broadheads up for sale.
This in no way, shape or form means anything more than putting up 2 exisiting lines of broadheads we currently manufacture. We are focusing on our popular stinger and stinger buzzcut series of heads along with our bullhead series and our snuffer ss series. We also have a new broadhead in the works which will be available in 2012.
These 2 lines of broadheads will be up for sale until sold. we will continue to produce them until we have sold them. Serious inquiries only. Thank you all and have a great rest of the season.
Mike Sohm, Magnus 11/28/2010
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Heard they were going to stop making STOS also.
Quotetodd martin will be taking over his stos head manufacturing, we have been manufacturing these heads for todd.
Mike Sohm, Magnus 11/30/10
On another forum, Magnus came out with an official statement that they don't have the time to devote to the Snuffer and are attempting to sell that product line to someone who will produce it.
So, from what I read, the snuffer continue to be produced, but at sometime in the future, it may be produced by someone other than Magnus.
I have no doubt production will continue but when the sale takes place it could take some time to start again and who knows. The quality could improve or stay the same but it could also decline. You just never know on a deal like that.
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Mike made that announcement here too, but the thread is gone.
Magnus was also producing the Stos head (mentioned above I know)... I thought they were still making the Woodsman too?
I better stock up on my 160's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To some a Snuffer is a Snuffer, the stainless welded model (by simple name) included in group with the brazed traditional models.
I disagree on that... the Snuffer SS is only 125grn so it's no way close to a Big Bad 160 Snuffer.. but the SS are more so for them Wheelie bows.
The statement offers nothing for disagreement.
It is a simple fact that some folks don't know that there are different models bearing a "Snuffer" name in whole or part.
Just because you and I know of the differences, that doesn't mean that others do. For some wheelie or newb trad guys, they only know of the SS.
Seen it at the shop. Big pack of black glue ons, or screw ins, younger guys going ???????? They never knew such beasts existed.
at one point i was going to buy the glue on and snuffer line,but was quickly talked out of it from my family..i hope whoever buys it keeps it in the states and employs american citicans..mike will be keeping the stinger line bullheads and snuffer ss.