Broadhead failure

[dragonheart]

Originally posted by hvyhitter:
Who came up with the standard that boadheads should last forever? If it kills as it should then it worked. Over the years I've had heads with multiple kills, others a bit tweeked or bent after one kill. They didnt "fail" but were no longer serviceable. There is a difference. 750gr arrows out of 60+ bows are hard on any broadhead.................

I do not think that is a standard, by any means.  Just look at what is out there.  But why would anyone prefer disposable broadheads?  Or one that will bend easily over a rigid one.  Today innovators have taken the idea of manufacturing that broadhead that you always wanted, into reality.  When you have a broadhead that is very rigid on the cutting tip, more energy gets it done.  Durability in design, materials, and manufacturing method have created the best broadheads that there have ever been on the market.  They are also the most pricey!  We also have the worst broadhead designs in existence today and in use.  I have seen broadheads that failed, welded and popped apart on impact.  That is no good.  Most will not do that, but with a BH that is made of one piece, no welds to break.  One less thing to concern yourself with, the most important piece of equipment in taking a game animal in my opinion.

[KentuckyTJ]

I'd say the arrow is a much weaker point to be worried about.

[Fletcher]

If somebody wants a really tough head, I'd give the nod to a 160 gr Ace Standard.  I don't think you could kill one with a hammer.  Heavy steel, triple thick laminated tip, spot welded and copper brazed.  They get sharp and are about the most economical quality heads available.

[SlowBowinMO]

Originally posted by Fletcher:
If somebody wants a really tough head, I'd give the nod to a 160 gr Ace Standard.  I don't think you could kill one with a hammer.  

[beendare]

I've seen plenty of BH's fail; Zwickey on a water buff [recovered due to a .375 HH], Woodsman on a big hog- folded, a short replaceable blade head dull on contact with heavy/muddy elk hide required followup to put him out of his misery.

IMO, A strong head of good steel is worth the $$

[Wheels2]

I consider hunting arrows and broadheads to be disposable.  Usually I get them back but do long as they do the intended job, I can live with replacing it with another.

[snakebit40]

I'm with you. I don't think it's to much to ask for a broadhead to be used multiple times. As much as we have to pay for these things anymore they should kill multiple animals IMO.

[dbd870]

Originally posted by Wheels2:
I consider hunting arrows and broadheads to be disposable.  Usually I get them back but do long as they do the intended job, I can live with replacing it with another.

That is my outlook on it as well.

[Bjorn]

I had a BH fail today; 2 blade hit a big hog square in the leg bone. He limped away. Quality BH was curled up like a pretzel. Under certain circumstances they all will fail so I don't blame the head and won't post the name or pic. I have seen fancy stainless heads shatter in similar circumstances. Just something that comes with the territory.

[Ron LaClair]

ACE... Fly's great, tough as they come, great steel that sharpens easily...  all that and economical to boot

   

The Ace "LaClair Lacerator"

   

[Todd Brickel]

After considerable research and input I've ordered some abowyer bonehead lites, Abowyer Brown Bears, and eclipse. I think i've solved my problems with these three head choices.

[hitman]

VPA for me. Would love to try German kinetics but they don't make glue ons, do they?