Guest beardsNspurs Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 I'm sure this question has been asked more times than a person can count...but I didn't see those responses so I'm asking it again. What kind of broadheads do ya'll use and what kind of damage do they do? I read what the boxes say, but I'm wondering what they actually will do on a deer. Does it happen often that ya hit a deer and can't end up finding it? That happened 3 times this year between my brother and myself. I shoot a mechanical, he shoots a fixed blade. Also...what draw weights are you pulling to throw these blades?? I'm thinking of switching broadheads next year and wondered what works for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again I use the NAP Spitfire 100gr. Mechanicals and My boe is an Alpine Fatal Impact w/ 62lb. draw wieght. I took a 187lb. 4pt. with this setup with no problems the deer went maybe 20ft. and buckled.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again i personally think that shot placement is the key--most broadheads on the market today do a great job. I always sharpen my broadheads--even straight out of the package. I feel even the lower end broadheads will do a better job with great shot placement then the higher end on a poor shot placement. I use the silvertips 3 blade mechanicals--pulling back 60# with a 28" draw. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailkiller Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again MUZZY 100 grain 3 blade fixed!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonhunter Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again [ QUOTE ] i personally think that shot placement is the key--most broadheads on the market today do a great job. I always sharpen my broadheads--even straight out of the package. I feel even the lower end broadheads will do a better job with great shot placement then the higher end on a poor shot placement. I use the silvertips 3 blade mechanicals--pulling back 60# with a 28" draw. todd [/ QUOTE ] I shoot muzzy 100 grain three blade heads, they have done a great job year after year for me without much if any problem. As usuall Todd hits the nail on the head here, lets not kid ourselves here people the native americans used to kill deer all the time with sticks and rocks, we spend hundreds and hundreds of dollers every year on bows that move arrows at 300 fps and broadheads that will blast through a cinder block.........buy a broad head that you like, and will shoot well out of your set-up..sharpen the heads and then practice ,practice, practice, until it is second nature and then learn to wait on your shots and make shure you have confidence. Learn how to track deer and what blood means what. I have lost deer before so Im not going to go there but i will tell you it is because I took a crappy shot that i shouldnt have taken and my dad let me have it for doing it. with todays modern equipment there is no excuse for loseing a deer, you may not find it before the yotes do, but you still should find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatetomiss Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again 100 grain steelforce,my wife shot a spike and a button buck this year with them and i shot 2 does and none of them went very far,she only shoots 50# and i shoot 65# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again I'm pulling around 65lbs and using 100gr. Montec G5 broadheads. I shot a mature doe and a mature buck this year and they both fell within 60 yrds of me, in sight, before they even hit the bushline. The buck I got, wasn't a pass-through, because I hit the shoulder on the opposite side. It almost went all the way through, (poking out the other side) but busted the shoulder up really bad instead...that was after going through a rib and both lungs though I love em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut_Buster Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again I shoot NAP Razorbacks. Haven't seen what they can do yet. Right now I'm looking at Crimson Tallon Broadheads. Heard alot about them from some guys at school. Gonna borrow some and find out soon and test em' with my new Carbon arrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoisbowhunter Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again 100gr. 3blade Wasp Boss SST's I have got a pass through with every hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilhnter Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again i pull 73lbs and shoot 100gr. rocky mountain snypers. they are a 2 blade mechanical head and i love them. They leave huge entry and exit wounds and give great blood trails. Do the job quick. every deer i've shot with them has gone down in my sight of view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzorp Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again Muzzy 125gr 4 blade/60#/Easton 2314 no complaints,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again With my old High Country compound I shoot a 125 gr. Montec G5 on a 2117 pulling 65#. With my Bowtec I shoot a 110 gr. Montec G5 on a Goldtip 55/75 pulling 65#. With my recurve I shoot a 145 gr. Wensel Woodsman on an Easton 400 Carbon Evolution pulling 54# at 28". All work great for me. I'm going to experiment some with the Razorcaps broadheads in the offseason with my compound. They are modification of the Wensel Woodsman designed more for compound bows. They have a longer cutting surface (2 7/8") than the G5 (1 1/2"). With the performance that I get out of the Wensel Woodsman with my recurve I want to see how the Razorcaps group with my compound bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again [ QUOTE ] i personally think that shot placement is the key--most broadheads on the market today do a great job. I always sharpen my broadheads--even straight out of the package. I feel even the lower end broadheads will do a better job with great shot placement then the higher end on a poor shot placement. I use the silvertips 3 blade mechanicals--pulling back 60# with a 28" draw. todd [/ QUOTE ] Diito.... I've never lost a deer, longest one's run on me was maybe 75 yards. 3 blade Muzzy 100gr PSE Firestorm Lite pulling 60 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLH Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again I shoot Muzzy 125gr 3-blade fixed on Carbon express arrows. I push them with 68lbs and have never had a deer run more than a 100 yards. I beleive the old saying that "anything mechanical is bound to malfunction." As far as damage, I really don't know but I have had only one arrow to not pass completely through a deer (the deer was 210lbs dressed). These heads work exceptionally well for me. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again I SWITCHED TO 100 GRAIN CRIMSON TALONS THIS YEAR AND WILL BE USING THEM FOR YEARS TO COME.I JUST DON'T TRUST MECHANICALS,EVEN THOUGH I'M SURE THERE ARE SOME GOOD ONES OUT THERE.THE TALONS LEAVE AN AWESOME HOLE AND A GREAT BLOOD TRAIL.I SHOOT AROUND 65 LBS.THE DOE I SHOT THIS YEAR ONLY MADE IT ABOUT 15 YARDS BEFORE PILING UP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again [ QUOTE ] MUZZY 100 grain 3 blade fixed!!!!!!!! [/ QUOTE ]DITTO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beardsNspurs Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again I agree that shot placement is very much one of if not THE key to killing a deer. I don't know where my brother hit the two he couldn't find...but I hit that 7pt right behind the shoulder at 10 yards pulling 60#'s......and got appx 6 inches of penetration. I was shocked I didn't get a clean pass through. The only thing I can figure is I hit a bone, but even hittin a bone at 10 yards should have done the job, especially with getting 6 inches of penetration. The shot placement on this deer was perfect......the broadhead just didn't get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again I shoot 125 grain thunderheads...........the deer that I have killed with them have all had holes in them that will leave a blood trail for days. Both deer ran about 100 yards........not to bad, at least that is what I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again Thunderhead 100's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DJR Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again Muzzy 4 blade 100 grain on an easton axis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longislandhunter Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again 100 grain "thunderheads" on "carbon express" arrows. Bow is a Golden Eagle "Evolution" 65% let off. My draw weight used to be set higher but due to a shoulder injury I now shoot 60 pounds. I've been nothin but thrilled with the results of these broadheads over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again 100 gr Spitfires. Harvested 3 deer this year. One went 30 yards, one went 100 yards (steep angle, got one lung), and one went 10 yards. The one that went 10 yards didn't even know he was hit! He spooked...stopped and looked back at me....blew and stomped his foot...took a step and stumbled! An awesome experience! I'm always trying out new equipment and I'm planning on giving the Montecs a try next year. That's if buckee will send me some???!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again I like the Muzzy 3-Blade 100Gr. They have done well for me in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: ok ya\'ll...I\'m askin again I pull about 50 pounds with 60% let-0ff and use NAP Thunderhead fixed blade broadhead- 125 grain. These are the only blades I use but then they are the only ones Andy uses also,lol. I'd say they work really well, with well placed shots we have decent blood trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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