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Title: Stos Broadheads
Post by: Sawpilot 75 on August 21, 2014, 05:57:00 AM
I have never used these but read a little about them and they seem to get good reviews. I am just looking for more opinions on how they sharpen, fly and how they do on big game. I am going to be hunting BIG Whitetails in Alberta this fall (Possible 300lb deer) and I am considering using these heads. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: Terry Lightle on August 21, 2014, 06:10:00 AM
We sell quite a few of them,nothing negative heard from anyone.
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on August 21, 2014, 06:51:00 AM
My bro uses them.  Loves everything about them.  He got them from The Nocking Point.
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: fishone on August 21, 2014, 07:03:00 AM
These are great heads. They are easy to sharpen and fly great. I have taken alot of deer with them. I like the 160 gr. head.
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: T Folts on August 21, 2014, 07:12:00 AM
I,ve killed 4 bucks the past two years with them and all 4 fell within 40 yards or less of the shot. Great head and easy to get razor sharpe.
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: nineworlds9 on August 21, 2014, 07:52:00 AM
They are tough and you can get them scary sharp
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: huckbuck on August 21, 2014, 09:35:00 AM
Slicker Than Owl Spit.....or something like that.
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: meathead on August 21, 2014, 10:02:00 AM
That's all that I have been shooting the last couple years. Easy to sharpen and great arrow flight.
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: Tajue17 on August 21, 2014, 10:16:00 AM
The only thing I shot was a armadillo and it blew right through with a 48lb bow (not sure how tough dillos  are)  but the thing that facinated me about STOS is how sharp they get,,,, they are the sharpest broadhead I have ever personally sharpened and like all small ratio broadheads they fly like a field point,,,,even if the spine is off they still flew good I was amazed!
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: Ken Taylor on August 21, 2014, 10:28:00 AM
I killed some moose and some caribou with them. I really like Stos although I don't use them exclusively.

I wish they came a little heavier than 160 grains.
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: Jimscol on August 21, 2014, 10:56:00 AM
I have used them for the past 10 years or so. They have worked great.  Plan to use them this year on elk, bear and deer.
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: 59Alaskan on August 21, 2014, 11:41:00 AM
Just shaved my arm with the STOS I used in turkey season and last sharpened in April.
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: 2bird on August 21, 2014, 12:01:00 PM
I shot a 150 lb does a few years with a 145 grain stos and a 75 grain adapter on a full length 2117, hit her square in the shoulder at 22 yards, got 13" of penetration...
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: trubltrubl on August 21, 2014, 01:41:00 PM
from Alberta

and have used them on the large deer here.....I use Stos, Magnus and Eclipse......all work great and you will have no problem with them
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: Sean B on August 21, 2014, 02:27:00 PM
That's good to hear. I won a pack of 145's at the PBS banquet
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: BWD on August 21, 2014, 08:09:00 PM
They are no good for broadhead tuning...you need something that does not fly as easy.
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: Sawpilot 75 on August 21, 2014, 08:14:00 PM
Thank you for all the helpful info guys. I really appreciate it. I ordered the 130 grain for my cedars.
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: Sawpilot 75 on August 21, 2014, 08:17:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by trubltrubl:
from Alberta

and have used them on the large deer here.....I use Stos, Magnus and Eclipse......all work great and you will have no problem with them
Thanks! That's what I wanted to hear.    :clapper:
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: mec lineman on August 21, 2014, 08:27:00 PM
The EASIEST broadhead to sharpen,period ! They fly good, the steel is a little softer than some.
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: Slickhead on August 21, 2014, 08:48:00 PM
Just ordered some tonight
145 grain glue ons
Can wait to get them
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on August 22, 2014, 07:28:00 AM
They are easy to sharpen as others mentioned.  they have Good penetration.

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Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: SlowBowinMO on August 22, 2014, 09:03:00 AM
Excellent heads i am not sure why they dont get more attention.  Very high quality and as mentioned they fly so well they are not much good for broadhead tuning.
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: Jimscol on August 22, 2014, 11:47:00 AM
I shot this bull elk about 10 years ago when I first started shooting STOS broadheads.   As you can see in the photo the hit was right in the shoulder.  The elk was broadside when I shot.   My shot was to the right of where I was aiming.   The arrow was about 600 grains and the bow was a 52# Black Widow recurve.   The arrow penetrated up to the crest and the bull went about 60 yards.  it made a believer out of me.      (http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/jimscol/P1010123sm.jpg) (http://s227.photobucket.com/user/jimscol/media/P1010123sm.jpg.html) m
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: Dirtybird on August 22, 2014, 01:15:00 PM
That's a very nice bull.  Great test for the broadhead.
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: trubltrubl on August 22, 2014, 03:54:00 PM
nice elk...did the job well
Title: Re: Stos Broadheads
Post by: cacciatore on August 22, 2014, 04:35:00 PM
Perfect shoot,Jim