Broadheads! Please point me in the right direction!

DKI · January 25, 2017, 08:47:00 PM

After a lot of research and reading numerous posts on this site, I have narrowed my list of potential broadheads to try to the three heads below:

Wensel Woodsman Elite 150 grain
VPA 3 Blade Non-Vented 150 grain
Strickland's Helix 150 grain

I have read good things about all three of the choices listed above, but I have read that some are concerned with the noise that a vented head such as the Woodsman makes. Do any of you have any input on the pros and cons of these heads?

Thanks.

kennym · January 25, 2017, 08:48:00 PM

I can hear the Woodsman heads whistle, so I shoot VPA, only reason to...

Orion · January 25, 2017, 09:00:00 PM

Woodsman's don't make noise for me. I shoot them for turkey. Usually use a two or 4-blade for deer and bigger game, however, the woodsman would work just as well. The VPA is pretty much a copy of a Woodsman so will behave the same.

Don't have experience with the Helix. Looks like it would do the job. All good heads. Just get them sharp and put them in the right spot.

crazynate · January 25, 2017, 09:24:00 PM

I also have woodsman elites and they do whistle. Out of every bow I shoot them out of. So I won't hunt with them even though they are tough. Last few years I've been using VPA heads. They are the real deal and cheaper than woodsman elites. They are also easier to sharpen.

katman · January 25, 2017, 09:26:00 PM

vpa, great head

Buckeye1977 · January 25, 2017, 09:56:00 PM

Vpa, easy to sharpen and fly great!

Nick

Friend · January 25, 2017, 10:32:00 PM

Place the arrow on the mark and any of the three will produce the same result.

Orion · January 25, 2017, 11:07:00 PM

Should have read more carefully. I shoot the standard Woodsman's, not the elite, which have an extra cross member in the cut out section that could create noise.

January 26, 2017, 01:19:00 AM

I would also add Grizzlies to that list.

acedoc · January 26, 2017, 04:59:00 AM

Why not the eskilite or a zwickey in any configuration you like? Did you try a Simmons - most durable in my non hunting tests.
Too many good broadheads to try.

9 Shocks · January 26, 2017, 06:47:00 AM

Love VPA heads. Easy to sharpen and fly good for me.

J. Cook · January 26, 2017, 07:20:00 AM

I shoot lots of styles of broadheads, but I do have a good bit of success with both the Woodsman heads and the VPA's. In my experience, any vented head will "hiss" going downrange. But, any feathered arrow hisses as well if you ever stand down range of one. So for me, I've never noticed a poor reaction as I feel it's not louder than the feathers or the bow itself - just my $.02.

There are so many broadhead choices to consider - Woodsman heads are my go to though (even though I have dozens of other styles and types) because they are tough, I can get them very sharp, and they don't break the bank in terms of cost.

highlow · January 26, 2017, 08:00:00 AM

Try Cutthroats.

KAZ · January 26, 2017, 09:11:00 AM

VPA...

DKI · January 26, 2017, 10:29:00 AM

Thanks for the input!

Zradix · January 26, 2017, 11:31:00 AM

VPA.
never had a vented head I couldn't hear.

DarrinG · January 26, 2017, 11:49:00 AM

J. Cook's reply X2.
I would also add the Snuffer into the list.