Need a big head to replace my Simmons

DaveT1963 · November 03, 2014, 04:52:00 PM

As much as I love my Simmons (and the blood trails they leave) I would like to find another broadhead with similar proportions (width verses length) that has a flat blade instead of concanve. Just takes too much effort and special equipment to keep that edge on the simmons (sorry Rada doesn't even come close for me). I enjoy being able to use a nicholson file and leather to get a razor edge.

Anyone have any suggestions for a replacement head? I like the grizzlies but want a wider head.

hvyhitter · November 03, 2014, 05:25:00 PM

Zephyr sasquatch is 1 9/16 wide, abowyer large bonehead 1 1/2, magnus 1 is 1 1/2. Cant think of any others but wish there were more wide heads as I like using flying meat cleavers for fast results and short blood trails.............just dont dig the new trendy skinny heads myself and use big 160 snuffers for 95% of my hunting........

Caleb the bow breaker · November 03, 2014, 05:27:00 PM

There is also a Deadhead knock off out there called a Dreadhead. its a pretty wide head but dont have any experience with them personally. I have some contact info for the makers if you are interested let me know

C

Biathlonman · November 03, 2014, 05:33:00 PM

Ace super express

Brianlocal3 · November 03, 2014, 05:40:00 PM

Dave,
Have you tried this⬇️⬇️⬇️

http://youtu.be/9e3MElyAMrM

I do mine differntly. I shoot Simmons and I can get shaving sharp in about 5min. I use a smiths sportsmans pal, and I ALWAYS steel my heads and knives but Rob has great luck with his file

Yellow Dog · November 03, 2014, 05:45:00 PM

Zwickey Delta 4 blade.

Alexander Traditional · November 03, 2014, 05:49:00 PM

I got some of the Zephyr Sirocco. They are an inch and 5/16. They fly good but they are still a wider cut than most.

sleepyhollow · November 03, 2014, 05:59:00 PM

200 grain ace is like a flying axe

Bud B. · November 03, 2014, 06:18:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Biathlonman:
Ace super express

Tyler C. Moore · November 03, 2014, 06:31:00 PM

Magnus classic and Zepher are both huge

K.S.TRAPPER · November 03, 2014, 06:48:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by sleepyhollow:
200 grain ace is like a flying axe

Yep, love them easy to sharpen and best price out there. Been in business like 78 years that says a lot.

Tracy

ymountainman · November 03, 2014, 07:52:00 PM

Ace super express!!

grouseshooter002 · November 03, 2014, 07:58:00 PM

The Howard Hill heads are a true 3" to 1" ratio and roughly 160gr.. They are one of the best flying heads out there.This is JMO so take it with a grain of salt.

Regards,
Grouse

JamesKerr · November 03, 2014, 09:12:00 PM

Zwickey delta, but if you're having trouble sharpening the simmons with a file try getting a chainsaw file to sharpen them with and then glue a piece of leather around a round rod (old arrow shaft, wooden dowel, etc...) and rub a small amount of toothpaste onto the leather. You should be able to get the heads pretty sharp just using the file and then stropping on the leather.

Friend · November 03, 2014, 09:18:00 PM

Big 3's have served me well.

DaveT1963 · November 04, 2014, 07:55:00 AM

Friend - I am not familiar with Big 3, how carries them?

Friend · November 04, 2014, 08:29:00 AM

DaveT1963...A custom ordered VPA for Big Jim...1.5" cut.. 3 blade...300 gn...Big Jim submitted an inquiry earlier this year to justify a specific quantiy expense justification. The quantity desried was either met or exceeded within a few days.

Reference Dark Continent Forum threads...Back from Magersfontein and Back from Botswana.

DarkTimber · November 04, 2014, 08:33:00 AM

Snuffer

November 04, 2014, 08:40:00 AM

I sure am partial to my German Kinetic Silverflame XL's!

Bisch

hybridbow hunter · November 04, 2014, 09:07:00 AM

magnus 1 160 gr 1 1/2" wide, easy to sharpen and inexpensive or VPA 3 blades1 1/4" (wider than standard model) for more $
if you use a heavy bow, big jim 3 blades all the way....