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Title: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Shane C on July 10, 2012, 12:03:00 PM
So I'm looking for some 200gr 2-blade broadheads. Any recommendations? Has anyone used the Tusker Aztec broadheads? I'm also looking at the VPA and werewolfs.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: JimB on July 10, 2012, 12:11:00 PM
I think the VPA's would be hard to beat.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Alexander Traditional on July 10, 2012, 12:13:00 PM
I think the simmons tree shark is close to 200 grains.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Old Chief on July 10, 2012, 12:19:00 PM
Look at the new Grizzly Kodiak in 200 grain.  A marked improvement over the old style.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: maineac on July 10, 2012, 12:27:00 PM
I ahve some zwicky no mercys.  I have not had a chance to see what it will do on an animal yet, but hope to.  Found them easy to sharpen and it flew great.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: BowMIke on July 10, 2012, 12:31:00 PM
The Centaur Big Game head or Battle Axe are big and tough.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Brock on July 10, 2012, 12:33:00 PM
I have the Grizzly Kodiaks in 200gr head and they are good so far...got them sharpened up and they mount very easy on my wood shafts.  Only shot a target with them a few times but they flew true and took no additional tuning but do weaken the spine rating of shaft...so be sure to go up accordingly if going from 125 or even 160 to the big 200gr heads.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Fletcher on July 10, 2012, 12:37:00 PM
Depending on what you like in a broadhead, the Grizzly Kodiak and Ace Super Express pretty much cover both ends of the spectrum in a quality 200 grain 2-blade broadhead.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Shane C on July 10, 2012, 01:46:00 PM
Right now I'm sporting Beman mfx classics .340 spine, full length. I have the 50 grain inserts in them. So total arrow weight would be right around 610-615 with the feathers. I'm shooting a Wes Wallace recurve that is 54@28 but I draw 30.5 which would put my draw weight up to around 61.5, figuring 3#/in. So that puts me right at 10gr/#. I do need the screw in broadheads. I also have another dozen arrows that I need to put the inserts into and was wondering if I should go with the 75gr insert or break it off and use the 50gr insert like I currently have. My arrows are flying pretty well, but I haven't actually bare shaft tuned it yet. Thanks for the responses so far and I look forward to any additional responses.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: JimB on July 10, 2012, 02:04:00 PM
I would definitely bare shaft them before deciding on a broadhead weight.Fletching on field point arrows can mask tuning flaws that will show up when a broadhead is installed.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Hummer3T on July 10, 2012, 02:51:00 PM
I use german kinetics silver flames at
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the following are similar check them out at  http://www.hunorarchery.com/  and  http://www.werewolfbroadheads.com/
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: awbowman on July 10, 2012, 03:13:00 PM
I am about to mate some 75 grain steel adapters with the new 130 grain grizzlies for a total weight of 205 grains.  I also have a 50 grain brass insert in my Heritage 150s.  Should be about 580-590 grains total with wraps.

Bill Dunn (Zipper) told me he should have the 130s back from the teflon coaters, packaged and ready to ship by the end of next week.  At this time you have to get the adapters from another source .... 3 Rivers has them.  GREAT BUY IMO!

"ONLY" 1 1/8" width.  Not a tree shark, but nearly 1/2 the price and single bevel
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: owlbait on July 10, 2012, 04:29:00 PM
160 gr Kodiak or Grizzly with 42 grain adapters.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: khardrunner on July 10, 2012, 04:45:00 PM
LOVE Ace!
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on July 10, 2012, 05:57:00 PM
I shoot the VPA 2 blades.  But I also take my Zwickeys and Ace and Eclipse and others and add an insert.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Stump73 on July 10, 2012, 06:05:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Alexander Traditional:
I think the simmons tree shark is close to 200 grains.
x2
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on July 10, 2012, 06:43:00 PM
I've used both Tusker Concords just over 200 gr. and VPA 3 blades at 200 gr. Both good heads but the VPA has a stronger tip with less chance of tip failure....even after Tantoing the tips of the Concords. You'll be happy with either one!
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: JPE on July 10, 2012, 08:45:00 PM
If you need to stay right at 200 I would recomend ACE 165 with a 35gr addapter. If a little heavier is ok I would use ACE 200 with the same addapter. The Muzzy Pantom without the bleeder is also 200. I carry both in stock.
                       JIM PYLES
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: flyne on July 10, 2012, 09:14:00 PM
I have been using the trophy bowhunts widow maker dangerous games as of late with good results Thea 215 grn
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: sledge on July 10, 2012, 10:01:00 PM
anyone tried the steelforce 190g african phathead?

i ordered 3, and they slightly out-penetrated similar weight grizzlies in foam.

all steel, .080 blade ( that's  thick, now).

kinda pricy, though.

i've clean missed 2 hogs with them, but it wasn't their fault
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: kbetts on July 10, 2012, 10:05:00 PM
So many choices with all the steel adapters available these days.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Bob Morrison on July 11, 2012, 12:18:00 AM
2 blade ??? Grizzly Kodiak ,,,,, no brainer
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: RLA on July 11, 2012, 01:18:00 AM
Ace standard 145gr. & long adapter 45gr. + hot melt, gets me close, 195gr.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: JamesKerr on July 11, 2012, 04:00:00 PM
Get a 120 grain Grizzly broadhead and glue in a 75 grain steel adaptor. This gives you a broadhead around 195 grains and is indestructible.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: huntmaster80 on July 11, 2012, 04:17:00 PM
I have shot the 2 blade VPA heads and liked them a lot. I think this year I'm gona try some abowyers that I picked up
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: beauleyse on July 11, 2012, 04:31:00 PM
I shot the Aztecs by Tusker last season I killed a little sow with them on a not so great shot. I have to admit they are some of the sharpest heads I've had. and pretty durable for the money.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: bigbadjon on July 11, 2012, 05:25:00 PM
If I was buying a 2 blade screw in right now I'd get either the Helix or Werewolf heads. Werewolf at about half the cost of Silverflames have got to be one of the best deals going on that style of head.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Ben Maher on July 11, 2012, 08:07:00 PM
for 200 gns I like the 160 ACE w/ adaptor ... killed heaps of critters with those .. sharp, stay sharp and tough ... plus they don't cost me uber dollars ...

As Flyne said ... if you can go up in weight a bit I have had great results as well with Trophy Bowhunts Widowmaker 215gns ... performed beautifully for me in New Zealand a few months ago .
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: BowHunterGA on July 11, 2012, 08:36:00 PM
I plan to go with a 165 grain Simmons Shark screa in with a 50 grain brass insert on carbons and a glue on version with a 100 grain woody weight on my woodies. (different bows)
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: BUCKY on July 11, 2012, 09:57:00 PM
Muzzy Phantom 220 4 blade. If you take out the bleeder it's a 200 grain.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Ron LaClair on July 12, 2012, 10:00:00 AM
I've been using Ace 200gr Super Express for several years now and I love em.. Triple laminated and copper brazed, they're extremely strong and they're easy to sharpen....plus they fly like they're on a string...    :archer2:  

   (http://www.acearcherytackle.com/attachments/Image/SE_175-200.jpg)
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: owlbait on July 12, 2012, 10:11:00 AM
And those pictures are actual size! I agree with Ron. Easy to sharpen, fly like darts, plus a great value!
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Shane C on July 12, 2012, 11:33:00 AM
I sure hope they aren't actual size! I'm looking at them on my phone so they are about the size of my fingernail.  :p  Thanks for all the help guys! It looks like there's are a lot of options out there
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: WRV on July 12, 2012, 12:37:00 PM
The VPA's are excelletn broadheads.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Brock on July 26, 2012, 09:45:00 PM
also there is the 190 Ribtek..I have a few and they fly great.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: huntmaster80 on July 26, 2012, 10:04:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by JimB:
I think the VPA's would be hard to beat.
I just got a pack of 200s used the 145s last year. great head!!!!!
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Knawbone on July 26, 2012, 10:09:00 PM
I use 125 gn zwickey]s and 75 gn woody weights with good flight.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: Canyon on July 26, 2012, 10:11:00 PM
Can't go wrong with Ace for the price or Grizzly if you want single bevel.
Title: Re: 200 grain broadheads
Post by: JamesKerr on July 27, 2012, 11:31:00 AM
I would recommend the werewolfs, Grizzly 120/130 grain head with a 75 grain steel adaptor, or VPA Terminator.