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.
I think the VPA's would be hard to beat.
I think the simmons tree shark is close to 200 grains.
Look at the new Grizzly Kodiak in 200 grain. A marked improvement over the old style.
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.
The Centaur Big Game head or Battle Axe are big and tough.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/
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
160 gr Kodiak or Grizzly with 42 grain adapters. :thumbsup:
LOVE Ace!
I shoot the VPA 2 blades. But I also take my Zwickeys and Ace and Eclipse and others and add an insert.
QuoteOriginally posted by Alexander Traditional:
I think the simmons tree shark is close to 200 grains.
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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!
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
I have been using the trophy bowhunts widow maker dangerous games as of late with good results Thea 215 grn
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
So many choices with all the steel adapters available these days.
2 blade ??? Grizzly Kodiak ,,,,, no brainer
Ace standard 145gr. & long adapter 45gr. + hot melt, gets me close, 195gr.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 .
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)
Muzzy Phantom 220 4 blade. If you take out the bleeder it's a 200 grain.
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)
And those pictures are actual size! I agree with Ron. Easy to sharpen, fly like darts, plus a great value!
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
The VPA's are excelletn broadheads.
also there is the 190 Ribtek..I have a few and they fly great.
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!!!!!
I use 125 gn zwickey]s and 75 gn woody weights with good flight.
Can't go wrong with Ace for the price or Grizzly if you want single bevel.
I would recommend the werewolfs, Grizzly 120/130 grain head with a 75 grain steel adaptor, or VPA Terminator.