I have used grizzlies for the last 4 seasons and shot 5 deer with them.  Great head and a bargain for what you get.  You do have to sharpen them but it can be done with a little know how.  There is countless pages on tradgang how to sharpen broadheads, it's how I learned.  As stated before there are a lot of options when it comes to weight and adapters to find just the right one for your setup.  They are also made by some great folks!

Gabe

Abowyers are hunt ready out of the box. presharpened and dipped in wax to keep the edge until use.

In my opinion...if you are going to use a solid blade broadhead...how sharp it is out of box should not be the only qualifier....  How sharp YOU can get it when it needs to be sharpened and then how much confidence you have in it after the shot is much more important.

I am guessing all of these heads mentioned...Abowyer, Grizzly, Tusker are similar in price, toughness, and results.  Anyone that puts it in the right spot is going to have outstanding results....


keep em sharp,

ron herman

I highly recommend the Helix! They are a little on the pricey side but definitely worth it for a wide or cutting diameter and incredible durability. I shoot the 150 grain which are roughly 1-3/8" I'll be using these on hogs this year for better penetration and plan to use them next year for elk as well I've been very impressed.

QuoteOriginally posted by Crested Finger:
I'm no expert at putting a good edge on a real rough BH but I seem to be able to keep one honed up. (anyone have some tips?) that being said a sharp out of the box BH is something I would be willing to pay a little extra for.

Check out this link If you would like to learn how to get your broadheads "Hair Popping sharp"...

  http://www.probowsociety.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2856

agree with Mike's link....

crested finger,

I've shot eskimos for the last 25 years.  Out of recurves and longbows and of course when I first started with wheels.

They have served me well from grouse to grizzlies, sheep, moose, bou, deer, turkeys, squirrels, hares, fox....I just cant find myself to switch to something that hasn't failed.

I've shot wood as well that hole time.   A 11/32 eskimo on a barrel tapered ash shaft is by far my best penetrating set up.   If you can get past the lip on the back of the head...stinks for some targets, rocks on game!

Badgers get my vote.  Easily the toughest and most accurate single bevel I have ever seen.  A sponsor on here as well.

QuoteOriginally posted by Rock 'N Bow:
Grizzly broadheads come in a variety of weights. You should be able to get 200gr with the right combination of adapters and broadheads. They cost about half of what some of the high end heads go for. Just be prepared to sharpen them.

I'll second the Grizzly recommendation...

We have both Tusker screw in single bevel and No Mercy screw in single bevel heads in stock.  The Tuskers come in a wide variety of weights and styles.

 Tusker Broadheads at Braveheart Archery  

  Zwickey Broadheads at Braveheart Archery

Tuskers have excellent steel that really holds an edge well. In my tests, it was one of the few broadheads that was still sharp enough to cut tissue after going through cow shoulder blades.

I don't think you're going to be able to beat the quality vs the price vs the warranty vs the guys that sell them, of the Cutthroat broadheads! Absolutely the easiest to sharpen broadheads I've ever encountered too!

Another vote for the Cutthroat. I use a 250 grain head

Crested Finger, check your PM's

do any sponsors sell aluminum oxide powder for stropping?

QuoteOriginally posted by Tajue17:
do any sponsors sell aluminum oxide powder for stropping?

Tuffhead is a sponsor, and sells that product, along with many other quality products.

I'm shooting Grizzly Kodiaks and continue to be impressed by them.  Tuffheads, Abowyers and the Cutthroat are also very good.  Pick the one you like.

Ace Super Express are 200gr and priced right. They kill deer quickly for me.

Werewolf broadheads are super.  on my doe this year the arrow didn't even slow down on the pass thru; on the buck I hit bone and was left looking at the nock and about 1" of feathers on my side.  Blood trail a blind man could have followed ...  Easy to sharpen on the KME