matt01 Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I know that i want to shoot a fixed blade broadhead this year. I love my spitfires but I could get the chance to hunt some mulies and the guide told me i should be able to shoot out to pretty far. So which broadhead is more accurate at bow speeds of about 275-280 fps the Muzzy or Thunderhead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy That is something you need to check with your bow. Every bow will shoot different heads, well, different. My HC would shoot 4 blade 100gr MUZZY's dead on with FP, but wouldn't shoot Thunderheads worth a darn. May look at the MONTEC also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bownarow Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy I shoot a Mathews Outback and have had very good luck with the Muzzy's. You should be able to shoot both equally as well if your bow is properly tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy I agree, make sure youre tuned and either should work. I shot TH's for several years. A few years back another member gave me a pack of 3-blade, 100 grn muzzy. Im hooked after that. For out of the pack sharpness the TH's can be beat but the muzzy is put together much better. Those blades lock together and make for a strong Bh. They will tip my arrows again this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy I think muzzy's are the best heads on the market, but NAP makes quality goods as well. IMHO, I wouldn't shoot anything more than 3 blades. I've shot the muzzy 4-blades and they flew well, but there's no need for a extra plane to catch the wind and send a poor arrow when it counts. I well placed shot will do the job and the blood trail will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy I've tried several diff. types of heads except the Muzzy( They look great and are soundly built) I've always went back to the TH. They fly awesome for me and stay together well. No problems with longer shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whitetailarcher Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy You can't beat muzzys. I don't know about accuracy, but my thunderhead shattered hitting a does rib while my muzzy sliced through two shoulder blades of a mature buck and remained in tact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishermanwhohunts Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy The guy who invented Muzzys made them because a popular broadhead from the time failed him on a cape buffalo hunt. You know what that means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaDeRonDa Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy [ QUOTE ] The guy who invented Muzzys made them because a popular broadhead from the time failed him on a cape buffalo hunt. You know what that means. [/ QUOTE ] To me that means that he either had a dull broadhead OR he blamed his broadhead instead of his terrible shot placement. I shoot both out of all my bows with equal accuracy. I can switch heads at any time throughout the season. i shoot whatever looks meaner for the day. Thunderheads are much sharper out of the box and the Muzzy trochar tip does need some sharpening before use for optimum results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest woodsnwater Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy I have shot both the heads you mentioned and had success with both. A little time spent to properly tune and matched grain with bow poundage & arrow spine should result in great flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODH Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy for me they both shoot good, but the Muzzy's shoot better for my setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy Out of a properly tuned bow I have found that Thunderheads are more accurate than Muzzy heads. For whatever reason I just can't get Muzzy heads to fly for me. Not that they wouldn't kill a deer where they do impact, but they just don't fly to my expectations. BUT.......... before any wars start, that is just MY OPINION and MY results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy [ QUOTE ] The guy who invented Muzzys made them because a popular broadhead from the time failed him on a cape buffalo hunt. You know what that means. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, that means he should have aimed about 4" furthe rback and not hit the shoulder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishermanwhohunts Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] The guy who invented Muzzys made them because a popular broadhead from the time failed him on a cape buffalo hunt. You know what that means. [/ QUOTE ] To me that means that he either had a dull broadhead OR he blamed his broadhead instead of his terrible shot placement. I shoot both out of all my bows with equal accuracy. I can switch heads at any time throughout the season. i shoot whatever looks meaner for the day. Thunderheads are much sharper out of the box and the Muzzy trochar tip does need some sharpening before use for optimum results. [/ QUOTE ] Actually what I meant was what might have happened to him because the broad head failed. With cape buffalo you want a quick kill for your own saftey. At least thats what I see on those Africa shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_hunter Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy you didn't ask about this head but the NAP nitron flies right with my field points great broadhead. The 4 blade muzzy flew well for me but not as good as the nitron. I've never shot a thunderhead so can't help you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy If I can get a 4 blade tuned to fly right, that is what I prefer to use. I have used 4 blade slicktricks for 5 years now with 100% success. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DrewG Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy both broadheads fly great. i shoot the 3 blade 100gr. muzzys myslef and shot 100gr. thunderheads before that.. the only reason for the switch was the muzzys are a little tougher... thunderheads are sharper out of the box as previously stated but to answer your question both should shot great out of any bow as long as it is tuned properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy I really like the 4 Blade Muzzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy Dont know about the thunderheads, never tried them, but I am very pleased with the flight of the 3 blade 100 grain muzzy's. The practice blades fly as good as any field point, and the real blades fly with performance indentical to the practice blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy That means, he should have been using a .375 H and H. Not a bow. The hide and thick multi layered rib cage is almost impossible to penetrate with a bow!!! I don't care what type of head he was using. To kill a Cape Buffalo with a bow takes a very powerfull box and perfect shot placement, and an army behind you for backup!!!!! I think he's an idiot for blaming the broadhead!!!!! Could have been anything!!!!! --rossman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy Well rossman, Tom Miranda DID take a Cape Buffalo WITH a bow shooting a I beleive 145gr MUZZY broadhead. Dang Arrow buried to the nock in that buffalo to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbfree1 Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy Just depends on your bow Thunderheads work great for me. But muzzy shoots great also I don't think you can go wrong with either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy the accuracy of these 2 broadheads are just the same. what it does have to do with is how well they are tuned and aligned with the arrow insert. also called spin tuning. once either of these 2 quality heads are done like this accuracy is determined by the shooter, not the bow ... if you took a tuned bow and shot a 100 gr Muzzy or a 100 grain Thunderhead on a arrow that weighs exactly the same and these 2 broadheads are tuned to that arrow shaft and insert. they should fly just the same if the shooter makes the exact same shot. if for some reason they do not shoot the same, then its a shooter mistake or a arrow tuning mistake , not a bow mistake... i shoot Muzzy simply because i do not like dealing with O-rings and i prefer interlocking blades.. i have taken just as many deer with Thunderheads as i have Muzzys, but i like the Muzzys for the reasons listed above. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy Either or. You can kill a deer or elk or moose with a field tip if you have proper shot placement. It all depends on the tuning of the shooter and his desire to be the most accurate he can be. If you are dead-on at 60 yds then you are ready to practice more once you arrive at camp and your nerves start getting the best of you. Then practice some more. In other words, test what you have for accuracy and then you can only blame yourslef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lobsterman Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Re: Thunderhead vs. Muzzy accuracy Never shot muzzys, always been a thunderhead fan, work great on my outback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.