Do you trust one broadhead for all of your medium to large game? Is the head you use game specific? How is the performance of your broadhead of choice, penetration, wound channel, blood trail?
What do you like and dislike about your choice?
If you have a picture of the hole created please share.
I use Razorcaps for everything from turkeys to moose.
I use VPA 3 blades for everything. So far just some squirrels, coons, turkeys, deer and hogs. I will be taking them on Bear Quest with me in June. The only downside is that I didn't a order more of the 1 1/4", when they made them. The standards work great though.
Zwickey or Magnus
Simmons Inceptors (origional) for everything.
Magnus for evrything from squirrels to pigs....
I've been using the Strickland "Helix" 2-blad single bevel since 2010. I've used 100, 125, and this year will use the 200 grain version. All are the same width (1 1/8").
I've been very happy with their performance althought I'll admit that none have had a work-out as I've avoided heavy bone so far.
My only complaint is that I'm not near as adept at shapening these broadheads as I have been with knives and 2-blade, double bevel broadheads. I'm working on that.
I use this on everything I hunt but I only hunt turkey and big mammals.
Simmons glue on interceptor. I use it for everything
I use Magnus classics for everything except for small game they fly great for me. I think the key is good flight and being razor sharp.
Abowyer Brown Bear has killed Elk, Pigs and a Bunny for me! :archer:
Simmons Tiger Shark 175 gr. screw-in, sharpened with a Jewel Stik and Razor Edge. Loaded on the business end of a CE Heritage 250, cut to 28" with 5 1/2 Maxi-Fletch, this combination shoots perfectly and will be the very swift end of any thing it hits--provided I have done my job. Sounds like a body punch from a prize fighter when it hits the ribs. Launched from my 55 to 60# bows, nothing else for me, thanks.
VPA 3 blade :thumbsup:
Eclipse with a bleeder has worked on everything from bunnies to Alaskan Moose for me. They are like the Energizer Bunny, They just keep on kill'in.
I used to use VPA 3 blades for everything but now I am shooting stos 2 blades. I shot my deer with them this year and was shocked at the work they did so I plan on using them this spring for bear and then deer and elk in the fall.
I'm not a fan of shooting several setups. Once I have something setup I like to stay with it.
160 snuffer on 65/70 cedar. I use them for everything.I've used woodsmans and magnus 1 but the snuffers are so easy to get sharp( for me anyway) Sharpening 2 blades gives me fits.
I am all sorts of happy with the 125 gr Stos. Comes out the backside and IMHO two holes are better than one. Collapse both lungs and the job is pretty much done. This shaft snapped off when the deer moved and the head had passed into a tree beside the deer.
Sorry, I don't tend to take images of the holes in the deer (and usually cover them with the quiver) but here is an effective hole.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/HPIM2648.jpg)
And again - not holes but evidence of "leakage".
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/HPIM2697.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/HPIM2695.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/HPIM2696.jpg)
QuoteOriginally posted by Stumpkiller:
I am all sorts of happy with the 125 gr Stos. Comes out the backside and IMHO two holes are better than one. Collapse both lungs and the job is pretty much done. This shaft snapped off when the deer moved and the head had passed into a tree beside the deer.
Sorry, I don't tend to take images of the holes in the deer (and usually cover them with the quiver) but here is an effective hole.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/HPIM2648.jpg)
And again - not holes but evidence of "leakage".
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/HPIM2697.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/HPIM2695.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/HPIM2696.jpg)
Yep I am going to say that head gets it done! Thanks for sharing!
Bear... Helix... pass thu.... tons of blood and quick recovery...
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=093743#000000
Nyala, Impala, Blesbuck, Red Duiker... Abowyer Boneheads all two holes good bloodtrails...
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=27;t=000379
Whitetail ... Silver Flames (German) Two holes... lots of blood,,, died in site...
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=122204#000000
ALL RAZOR SHARP!!!!
Looking good! Thanks coaster500
Anything simmons makes love my tiger sharks
Most of the long time broadheads are perfectly capable of handling anything you intend to shoot, some will even take on a concrete wall.
Watch out for those high capacity quivers though, we don't want to start any adverse talk on the hill.
ChuckC
Only during wall season :)
Helix VS Concrete wall. The Helix is still in service..
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/angle4_rgb.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/HelixandtheConcreteWall004.jpg)
I haven't had a chance to kill anything with my trad setup yet, but I am sold on VPA heads. SGT for small game, 3 blade for turkey whitetail muleys antelopes and pretty much everything else. I did buy their 2 blade heads just to try, and I am confident that an elk, moose and someday a buffalo will fall from those heads coming from my Tall Tines :archer2: I will have a couple pics of turkeys once season starts! May also try out some yote hunting tomorrow morning!
Magnus II
Am confident there are numerous BH's that would be more than adequate.
Will likely be using 300 gn VPA Terminators when hunting reds in March 2014. May opt to utilize 290 gn Battle Axes. One clear advantage in choosing the Battle Axe, IMO, and per my own set-up, would be if I were hunting turkeys.
Magnus Stinger with bleeders has worked great for bear, deer, and squirrels so far.
Glad to see the responses so far. I was mostly curious because I have heard some say 3 blade heads for everything but hogs, some use them for everything and others only use the 2 blade heads.
I haven't harvested a lot of game yet but all have been taken with Simmons Tiger Sharks ( screw in ). They haven't let me down and Dave is just a great guy too!
I'd use three blades in a flash if I shot heavy weight bows but I don't and want two holes if possible. So far the game I've taken had very large wound channels and a hole in both sides with a two blade head. I don't feel I need to change.... but again if I shot heavy bows I'd give 3 blades a try............
QuoteOriginally posted by coaster500:
I'd use three blades in a flash if I shot heavy weight bows but I don't and want two holes if possible. So far the game I've taken had very large wound channels and a hole in both sides with a two blade head. I don't feel I need to change.... but again if I shot heavy bows I'd give 3 blades a try............
I may give them a real try this coming year myself. I am shooting a 56#@28 inch bow, but I am pulling 29.5. I guess I am around 60#.
2" Simmons Treeshark. Only thing I dislike is that they're not 3".
I checked the Simmons website and those things are ridiculous with holes they make. :scared:
Simmon's heads for me I have shot over a hundred animals with them they work great I have the utmost confidence in them. Everyone that I have persuaded to use them feels the same way. Once you try them it is hard to let go and try something else. I have shot several other heads and there is something about the Simmon's keeps me using them.LCH
I currently use a Steelforce 225 grain that I purchased while setting up for ean elk hunt. I ca see no reason why this would not be perfect for everything. In fact it made very quick work of mr deer this year.
VPA 3 blade no sense in using any other head for any North American big game with my set up.
Heads are just tools....
I pick the one that will do the best job for what I'm chasing...I have at least two different heads in my quiver anytime I'm in the woods unless its strictly just a deer hunt....then they are all Big Chops.
Zwickey eskimo, 2 blade. All I've ever needed from whitetails to caribou and elk.
Keep em sharp
Bernie
160 grain Snuffers ...... I've lost some, but never had one wear out !!
yes, original wensel woodsman.
good enuf for terry to kill a buffalo, good enuf for anything in north america at the least.
I think there's a ton of bh's that would be considered "good enough for anything".
But there are times when there's a "tool" better suited for the job.
I like and use VPA 3 blades almost exclusively now. For most of what I hunt, the biggest they make 1 1/4", is what is in my quiver.
But when big(shielded)hogs are a possibility, I'll have a slightly smaller version 3 blade, or the 2bl. Penetrators in my quiver as well.
A few years back it was 160 Snuffers, and Woodsmans in my quiver.
Now I prefer the high quality of the VPA's ....
G-K Silver Flames
I use VPA 300 and 300 Extremes on everything. Both are three blades.
Whatever I happen to pick up out of the arrow bucket. Snuffers woodsmans zwickeys simmons magnus muzzy.....I got a lot of arrows that are hungry with broadheads on`m. I dont shoot "huge" stuff like moose so where I hit`m is more important than what I hit`m with.RC
RC quote: "Whatever I happen to pick up out of the arrow bucket."
I love your take brother!
I feel that if it's sharp enough, it's good enough for the game I hunt. (Anything legal in Missouri)
I mean after all,"It ain't rocket science!"
God bless,Mudd
Big 160gr. Snuffer's since 1976 , absolutely no reason to change now! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
"I mean after all,"It ain't rocket science!""
thanks
I like Pearson Deadheads and Simmons Sharks.
Simmons 190gr. screw-on Tree Shark for anything I hunt.
Hoyt.....what all have u killed with them?
I use Zwickey Deltas, Magnus I, Zwickey No Mercy, and I have some Simmons Tiger sharks that I'm getting ready to try. I like the bigger 2 blade for everything I hunt, except mayb elk where I would stick to the No Mercy heads as the last couple years I have moved down in weight a little.
Terry, I just started hunting with them this deer season and killed this buck.
Those snips are 8" long to give reference to size of hole the Tree Shark left. It went through and hit off side leg hard enough to shatter the shaft and bend the screw in part of the head..not the point. The broadhead flies perfect in my setup..MFX Classic 400 with 3 3" shield cut feathers and around 50lbs bow. I'll use them this spring turkey hunting.
After the result on this deer I see no use to shoot anything else.
I shot the Interceptors last season and killed a buck and doe with them..but was using a little lighter poundage bow..they preformed perfect also. But this kinda result with the Tree Shark just made a believer out of me. I got plenty of other things I can dabble around with.
Also..forgot to mention..I was only about 10 or 12 ft up the tree and the deer was about 15yds..so not a sharp angle slice.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Iflytrout/DEER/Turkeybuck45w.jpg)
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QuoteOriginally posted by Hoyt:
Terry, I just started hunting with them this deer season and killed this buck.
Those snips are 8" long to give reference to size of hole the Tree Shark left. It went through and hit off side leg hard enough to shatter the shaft and bend the screw in part of the head..not the point. The broadhead flies perfect in my setup..MFX Classic 400 with 3 3" shield cut feathers and around 50lbs bow. I'll use them this spring turkey hunting.
After the result on this deer I see no use to shoot anything else.
I shot the Interceptors last season and killed a buck and doe with them..but was using a little lighter poundage bow..they preformed perfect also. But this kinda result with the Tree Shark just made a believer out of me. I got plenty of other things I can dabble around with.
Also..forgot to mention..I was only about 10 or 12 ft up the tree and the deer was about 15yds..so not a sharp angle slice.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Iflytrout/DEER/Turkeybuck45w.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Iflytrout/DEER/mfx2_zpsc533ffec.jpg)
Yep that looks like it gets the job done.