Hello all. I'm new to the traditional bow scene. I just recently got a Bear Montana 50lb @ 28". I plan on using this bow for deer next fall if I can get proficient with shooting it. My question is what style of broadhead should I be looking for. I've read that cut on contact is a given but I'm not sure how many blades I should be going with. I plan on using 125 gr heads.
As a side bar, we have quite of few ruffed grouse in the area that I hunt and wouldn't mind ground swiping the odd one. Are field tips good for this or should I be looking at something else?
Thanks,
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theres been a TON of topics on the whole 2 vs. 3 vs. 4 blades thing for deer. just search for it. as of grouse im not sure due to the fact theres none i can hunt around me so ive never tried
Just recently there was a similar thread and the overwhelming consensus was the a big 4 blade double bevel ground heads being the best all around.
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I would go with stingers in the 4 bld. I use the zwickey 4bld. with my cedars.
Any sharp BH will work for grouse, don't use field points. Also keep in mind that the vitals are further to the rear that one would think.
I like Ace standards for my 48# longbow and Judos are great for grouse. I managed to get 7 of them this year. Bob
Pick one you like and learn to get it SHARP! 2,3,4, they all work. I'm partial to a wide 2 blade or a good 3, but shot placement and blade sharpness are what really make the difference.
As for the grouse, broadheads or a good blunt, like the Ace hex head, will both work, but the blunt is much easier to get out of a log.
I like three. I think they work real well for anything I will ever hunt and the VPA's I shot are easy to sharpen on a stone because I don't have to worry about blade angle. I get great blood trails with three so don't need 4, but do like the stinger and phantom. For fragile small game like birds I really like the VPA blunt or the hammer head. They are also great for stump shooting. Both these heads have great claws that grab well and they are very tough. I also like the judo, but can't find them in as wide a range of weights.
After doing this bowhunting thing since the 50's I have come to the conclusion that the head that has shown me the best and most consistent results is the 3 blade Razorcap. They take and hold a superior edge (once you get the hang of getting a razor sharp edge on them), they shoot straight, they come in at least 6 weights, and are stainless. I even had my wife try them this year. She shoots 45# @ 26" and she put one thru a 110 pound four pointer even though the shot was not ideal....hit in front of right hip and exited in the middle of the chest on the left side. The deer was broadside when she shot but apparantly it took a step or turned as she released. Even so, the deer was dead in 5 seconds and left plenty of blood.
QuoteOriginally posted by Fletcher:
Pick one you like and learn to get it SHARP! 2,3,4, they all work. I'm partial to a wide 2 blade or a good 3, but shot placement and blade sharpness are what really make the difference.
As for the grouse, broadheads or a good blunt, like the Ace hex head, will both work, but the blunt is much easier to get out of a log.
+1 right on, brutha!
too many awesome c-o-c broadheads to choose.
my go-to choice is the 3 blade woodsman - way too easy to sharpen, long narrow design flies well, punches a big hole for a good blood trail, works real good with any stickbow, no blade/shaft alignment concerns. :thumbsup: