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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby Ditz » Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:54 pm

Was going to use 100 grain Ramcat Originals again this year, but think I'm going to order some Tooth of the Arrow 4-blade 1" diameters and see how I like them. Been hearing lots of good things about them and really like the one-piece construction.


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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby OHBB24 » Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:51 pm

I'm going to likely go spitfire Maxx, best trails I've ever seen. I was just curious and found some interesting takes. If spitfire Maxx isn't a go I'm thinking about slicktrick grizzgricks.
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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby Itchy Bones » Tue Jul 17, 2018 3:28 pm

Easton 5 mm axis with 50 grains of brass up front & 100 G5 Montech broad heads. fletched with 3, 3" max stealth vanes slight offset with a helical.
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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby Josh_S » Wed Jul 18, 2018 5:08 am

for the longbow: 175 grain non-vented 3 blade and 2 blade VPA

for the compound: 100 grain non-vented 3 blade VPA, 100 grain 4 blade Muzzy, and 2 blade Rage

I think I'm done with expandables when I use my last remaining Rage. I'm intrigued by the Simmons line of broadheads and plan on picking up some for both the compound and stickbow
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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby Chuck B » Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:51 am

All I have used is Rage my whole bow hunting life (about 9 years). With that being said, I am ready for a change after a non-recovery last year (not that it was all the broad heads fault). This is probably a DUMB question, but oh well; , for you guys with fixed (which is what I think I am going to try), what do you do for practice? Just shoot the real broad heads? Do you worry about them getting dull? I realize you use field points most of the time probably while practicing, but what about when you want to try the real broad head at a target? Or, do you just have one sacrificial broad head for practice?

Sorry for the questions, just have wondered that for a while and interested in your opinions.

I am leaning towards Muzzy...something that has been around that long must have something figured out....
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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby Wlog » Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:04 am

Chuck B wrote:All I have used is Rage my whole bow hunting life (about 9 years). With that being said, I am ready for a change after a non-recovery last year (not that it was all the broad heads fault). This is probably a DUMB question, but oh well; , for you guys with fixed (which is what I think I am going to try), what do you do for practice? Just shoot the real broad heads? Do you worry about them getting dull? I realize you use field points most of the time probably while practicing, but what about when you want to try the real broad head at a target? Or, do you just have one sacrificial broad head for practice?

Sorry for the questions, just have wondered that for a while and interested in your opinions.

I am leaning towards Muzzy...something that has been around that long must have something figured out....


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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby CarolinaKid » Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:50 am

Just my .02 from reaching through these:

I’ve lost deer with a rage as well as with a QAD exodus; It’s all about shot placement if you ask me.

I have now stuck with 2 Broadheads in my quiver because of this: rage hypodermics or Magnus black hornets.

If there’s any doubt my bow is out of time, or something isn’t feeling right, or it’s super windy, I use the hypodermics. They fly accurate out to 50/60 even with a poorly tuned bow.

If nothing has happened otw to a hunt and I feel my bow is in sync, I use black hornets. They are accurate out to 60, but everything needs to be tuned.
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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby Buckshot20 » Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:17 pm

Chuck B wrote:All I have used is Rage my whole bow hunting life (about 9 years). With that being said, I am ready for a change after a non-recovery last year (not that it was all the broad heads fault). This is probably a DUMB question, but oh well; , for you guys with fixed (which is what I think I am going to try), what do you do for practice? Just shoot the real broad heads? Do you worry about them getting dull? I realize you use field points most of the time probably while practicing, but what about when you want to try the real broad head at a target? Or, do you just have one sacrificial broad head for practice?

Sorry for the questions, just have wondered that for a while and interested in your opinions.

I am leaning towards Muzzy...something that has been around that long must have something figured out....


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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby Scratchman » Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:39 am

Holy Cow. If this thread were anywhere else, it would be "rage in the cage" x 100.......................clearly the rage marketing machine has not that much effect here .....lol.
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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby JSnake » Thu Jul 19, 2018 4:12 am

I'll either use QAD Exodus or Ramcats...both in the 125 gr flavor
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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby bowpackerrob » Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:11 pm

Iron will outfitters 125. Love the cut on impact myself
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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby Sam Ubl » Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:30 am

Dave.Bechtel wrote:I've been using rage for years but this year I'm switching to DirtNap DRT's.


X2, I'll never shoot a Rage again...

DirtNap DRT's for me.
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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby sdonx » Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:34 am

STEEL FORCE FOR ME
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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby whitetailjunky2138 » Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:25 am

Easton FMJ's with swhacker 100 grain. They have yet to fail me. May try the G5 havoc
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Re: 2018 broadhead choice

Unread postby whitetailjunky2138 » Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:25 am

Easton FMJ's with swhacker 100 grain. They have yet to fail me. May try the G5 havoc


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