WStreblo Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Goin on my first bear hunt, currently using muzzy max 4 broad heads.... Any recommendations for a good broad head for bears? I shoot a Hoyt rampage xt 70lb with Easton axis arrows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Stick with a good chisel tip...muzzy is great..Id prefer a three blade myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I assume black bear? Muzzy 4 blade will work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSHoytHunter Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 broad heads for bear I used a NAP hellrazor on mine last year pulling 58 lbs. I don't see why the muzzy wouldn't work just fine. Where you going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkef1 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Rage two blade (2") chisel tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelinHunter Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 The real key when hunting bears is to get an exit wound so penetration is the most important factor when choosing a broadhead. Bears have thick fur and a heavy layer of fat that can clog up the bleeding and many bears have been lost because the arrow did not pass all the way through which leaves a much better blood trail. A lot of outfitters will tell you that they have had a lot of bad experiences with hunters using expandable broadheads and some won't even allow them in their camp. (Better ask before your bring your Rages. However, that is changing. Today's bows are fast and the Kinetic Energy is really improving. Most of today's bows shooting nearly 300fps and 75 KE will blwo even a expandable through a bear. I killed two bears in 2012 with the Ulmer Edge and saw one kiled with a Rage and all were recovered. So some expandables will work on bears if you have plenty of KE but if you are shooting 50 pounds, you probably shouldn't be shooting a mechanical broadhead, it's just a matter of time before you have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WStreblo Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks for the advice everyone... Heading up to Saskatchewan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 unless you're not happy with the MX4 Muzzy heads then why switch? any quality head out will do the job well mechanical or fixed. unless your draw is super short that setup is more than enough for a 25 yard bait pile setup. i'd say to stay away from the largest mechanicals though. Using a Rage Xtreme is just ridiculous when a normal cut Rage, comparable mechanical, or fixed blade work just fine. you aren't hunting turkey or antelope. i'll admit you are hunting bear and it does take some penetration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenjackson Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 rage 2 blade is what my bro uses, money in the bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 I prefer The Rage Broadheads for Archery Hunts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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