The purpose of this broadhead poll is to establish trends in the kind of broadheads the tradgang community uses. IT IS A POLL ONLY! IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR A 2 BLADE VS 3 BLADE/ SINGLE BEVEL VS DOUBLE BEVEL. IT IS A POLL ONLY!
I've been bowhunting since the mid 50's and I think that the Razorcap broadhead is the most consistently deadly head I have ever used. Takes and holds an extremely sharp edge and puts down everything within sight, depending on the vegetation. I even put them on my wife's arrows this year and she got a pass thru on a nice four pointer from her 45# DAS.
2 blade double bevel broadheads are the ones I've been using for 4 decades.
Very sharp ones are the best.........
All of 'em....
I'm with the man from Snowy River.
I've shot several, but I get the best flight out of the Muzzy Phantom. Jason
I voted three because I like the old Muzzy and VPA. I also really like the Muzzy Phantom so could vote 4 or two depending how I set it up.
double bevel 2 bladers. Zwickey is my go to head.
Depends on both the game and set-up I am using.
For the game I hunt, I don't see any reason to go any smaller than the Big 3.
Been using the Zwickey Eskimo, for to many years to count. So have to go with the double bevel two blade.
On 6-24-2008, Tradgang member SouthMDShooter posted a broadhead poll. In his poll he asked "What kind of broadhead do you use for hunting deer? His choices were as follows:
Stone point
2 blade
2 blade serrated
3 blade
4 blade
other
The poll stated 368 voted. By actually counting the totals from each choice the total came to 408. Maybe in the original poll you could vote for more than one choice. My math from his poll yielded the following results.
2 blade (all) 63%
3 blade 25%
4 blade 12%
The results from this poll (at 181 votes) show the following:
2 blade (all) 59%.....down 4%
3 blade 34%...........up 9%
4 blade 8%............down 4%
I am surprised at the trends that are showing up at this time. I would have thought the single bevel broadheads would have a larger percentage considering all the info and testing regarding them. Another interesting point is the 3 blade broadheads are "coming on strong" despite the poor showing in the African broadhead study by Dr. Ashby. Hopefully enough Tradgangers will respond to this poll so we can get a good sampling. Thank you.
Can't beat the VPA for any critter in NA. Super strong, silent, sharp and they fly great
I've had success with Muzzy Phantom and Simmons Interceptor. The spot I hit was more important.
200gr Grizzlys, they work.
"""Another interesting point is the 3 blade broadheads are "coming on strong" despite the poor showing in the African broadhead study by Dr. Ashby."""
I think a lot of people have done their own studies over the years based on live animals they have shot and they base their choice on their own tests. Not someone shooting dead animals on another continent.
Also, maybe because there are newer and better 3 blades on the market now than when the test was done? Or, the fact that folks are wreaking havoc with 3 blades on big game critters in N America. Their test on live animals are producing lots of dead animals.
QuoteI am surprised at the trends that are showing up at this time. I would have thought the single bevel broadheads would have a larger percentage considering all the info and testing regarding them. Another interesting point is the 3 blade broadheads are "coming on strong" despite the poor showing in the African broadhead study by Dr. Ashby. Hopefully enough Tradgangers will respond to this poll so we can get a good sampling. Thank you
Perhaps there are not as many folks hunting in Africa with 94# bows as was initially thought. :archer:
Stumpy, you are killing me :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
I have to agree. Why would anyone abandon their own experiences just to jump on someone else band wagon? I've seen a need for narrow 2 blade heads, but I've also seen a need for 4 blade heads. Different heads for different applications and animals. Its not *one size fits all*. If that were the case, we would all have the same bows, arrows and broadheads, boots, etc, etc.
Like Robtattoo, all of them.
I dearly love the Zwicky Delta 4 blade. I am not sure if you count that as a 2 blade with bleeders or a 4 blade, but I counted it as a 4 blade. Looks like I am in the minority, but them Delta's are some bad cats!!
God Bless,
Nathan
Yeah...I clicked 4 blade since most of my hunting and kills are with them Zs.
I also use WWs on occasion when hog hunting....
Very few kills with 2 blades....but they were wide ones.
I'd like to see an Abowyer Wapiti and Large Bone Buster in a 4 blade. They sure are tuff heads.
Muzzy Phantom 125's (4 blade with insert) have worked for me the last couple of years.
2 blade eskimos or stingers 125 grain work well for me
Tough question, kinda depends on what I'm after...
I've used all of them with success except for the single bevel.
Whatever the head, I like big broadheads.
Zwickey Delta 4-blade
Magnus 1 2-blade
Snuffer 160 / Big Jim "Big-3" / VPA 1 1/4"
Will use smaller 3-blades if penetration is in question... large boars, or if I were heading to Africa. VPA's, Woodsmans, Razorcap and the like...
If I'm forced to use a lighter head (125), the original Snuffer 125 screw-in, Snuffer SS, Razorcap, or Magnus Stinger 4-blade. Haven't used a narrow 2-blade (anything less then 1 1/2").
I've always used a 3 blade broadhead, started out using Magnus Snuffers then the G5 Montec, now I'm back to the Snuffer & it's brother the Wenzel Woodsman.
I've had good results lately with 3 blade WW, on whitetail and 50# bows. As always keping them shaving sharp and good placement has worked in all heads forme. Jim
Muzzy Phantoms
Can't go wrong with the double bevel 2 blades!!!!
When Magnus stopped making the Journeyman I bought 3 dozen 160gr heads before they dissapeared.
I've lost a few but still use them for everything but pig and bear hunting, for them I like the 160gr Snuffers.
I sure wish Magnus would bring them back the Journeyman.
I like the idea of using the "same" Zwickey Eskimo 2 blade that Mel Johnson used back in '65 to take what is still the world record typical whitetail.
Isn't it incredible that record still stands after the millions of hunter-hours and dollars that have been expended since then in pursuit of one greater than 204.5 inches?
Bill
Biggie...I remember you did an African Test a couple of years ago....using Razorbacks....and ya went SEVEN for SEVEN.
I went to the thread but all the pics have fallen off photo bucket
I like them all, but voted for 3 blade since I've killed more animals with them.
I'm from the camp, if it ain't broke don't fix it, Woodsman.
I have used all mentioned and have settled on the Abowyers. I like the single bevel for the same reason everyone else likes their choice...in their experiences, it has worked for them. I had a bad experience with my first shot animal with a WW years ago and have never used one again. Could have been a freak deal but confidence is such a HUGE factor when you are releasing an arrow at an animal. In summary: What I have found is that a sharp broadhead (of most any brand or configuration) put in the right spot beats out anything else put in the wrong spot.
QuoteOriginally posted by Terry Green:
Biggie...I remember you did an African Test a couple of years ago....using Razorbacks....and ya went SEVEN for SEVEN.
I went to the thread but all the pics have fallen off photo bucket
Razorcaps buddy...Razorcaps ;)
And yes, Biggie did the kind of testing I like...the killin' kind! :notworthy: :archer2:
QuoteOriginally posted by Horne Shooter:
I like the single bevel for the same reason everyone else likes their choice...in their experiences, it has worked for them. I had a bad experience with my first shot animal with a WW years ago and have never used one again. Could have been a freak deal but confidence is such a HUGE factor when you are releasing an arrow at an animal. In summary: What I have found is that a sharp broadhead (of most any brand or configuration) put in the right spot beats out anything else put in the wrong spot.
AMEN! We are of like mind on that. :thumbsup:
I had a very bad experience with an extremely well made super-wide broadhead (a Zephyr Sasquatch) and it resulted in three days of trying to follow a large racked buck's bloodtrail in a hemlock swamp on a canoe-in trip and no recovery. Bitter. After that I went to a narrow single-blade broadhead with a tough tip to guarantee as much penetration as possible even though the path is narrower. I also swore off treestands for 12 years or so. You HAVE to have 100% confidence in whatever bow you carry and the arrow you launch at a deer. With the arrows I use now that same shot would be a good kill . . . but there is always the "freak happenstance" we all hope to avoid.
A sharp one in the right place,gettig too old to drag deer very far.Muzzy Phantom works for me.
VPA 175 and 200gr 3 blades have done plenty of damage on my arrows.
I like them a lot.
But honestly, if you have confidence in it and it is sharp enough to cut you if you look at it, it sounds good to me...
A razor sharp simmons tree shark.. some may worry about penetration with such a large head, but never seem to have an issue.. plus the blood trails are something stevie wonder could follow
3-blade single bevel :D Super sharp and they rotate on impact for devastating effects on bone!
2 blade double bevel. Easy to sharpen, leaves a great trail and perfect flight.
I mostly shoot Wensel Woodsmans but also have Snuffers and some Magnus 2 blades.
Just got some Snuffer SS in 125 grain for some arrows I built with 50 grain point inserts, but I haven't shot those SS Snuffers yet. Mebbe tomorrow.
the VPA terminators are the best broadheads I have ever used
I used a Bear razorhead with the bleeders in. Great blood trail.
Thanks for all who voted. There were 449 responses! Thanks again!
Using Bear Razorheads, in the process of researching single bevel broadheads, leaning towards Helix.
QuoteOriginally posted by ncsaknech1ydh:
Using Bear Razorheads, in the process of researching single bevel broadheads, leaning towards Helix.
Check back in on our website in a couple of months when we'll have these single bevel two blades available.
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QuoteJust got some Snuffer SS in 125 grain for some arrows I built with 50 grain point inserts, but I haven't shot those SS Snuffers yet.
Just shot them; they are right there with the field points. They are small heads, compared to regular Snuffers. About the size of the G5 3-blade heads.
Zwickey Delta. Fairly Priced,respected, well-proven, strong, USA made, effective, simple.
Used many thru the years and had success with all really.
I have for the past 5 years used Wensel Woodsman heads and have always had complete passthru's with amazing blood. I have not purchased new broadheads in 5 years. These heads hold up well and I killed the last 4 animals with the same head including a caribou!
The trick is keeping them shaving sharp!
I have built a small cache of my GK SilverFlame broadheads and, with the money I have invested in them, do not plan on a change anytime soon. Besides I also think they are better heads than any others I have ever used.
Bisch
After 40+ years worth of broad-head killed critters I'm pleased to report very few lost animals and none that I can blame on the broadhead. One lost animal was due to a poor tracking decision I made. The couple others were because I missed my spot.
However, I've recovered some broadheads after the shot that didn't impress me. Others I've found too difficult for me to sharpen (all 3-blades).
There are several I have right now that I wouldn't hesitate to use interchangeably; Helix, Montec Carbons, Magnus Stinger, and some new Silver Flames. I lean heavily towards 2-blades, mostly because I've bought into the "less than 50# draw weight 2-blade recommendations".
I've killed critters with heads long ago that I would consider trash in these days of super broadheads: Green Wasp, Savora, and Satellites.
just checking on this poll. I have shot them all and still zwickey delta 4 blade. They fly the best.