Guest IllinoisMackDaddyHunter Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Hey everyone. Just wanted some opinions on Broadhead selection for my son. Hes shooting right at 40 lbs. and i wanted to know if and what good penetrating broadheads are good for the younger archers. He shoots 40lbs and 23 1/2 in arrows and currently shooting 85 grain field points. The arrows penetrate well in 3-d targets , but my concern is a fixed or a mechanicial. My instinct says go with a 85 grain Muzzy. Need some input on what is a good youth broadhead cause we want to make sure we he puts em down. Watch out peeps, hes a better shot then half the guys at our archery club. So dont be surprised if he isnt on here this fall with some good pics of his first deer. Thanks for the input. The boys from Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Muzzy doesn't come in 85gr, 75 and 90 is the closest. If you are set on an 85gr head, look at the Magnus Stinger line. SUPER sharp. I've shot 3 deer, and recovered all within 40yds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Yep I highly agree with Gator here.........Magnus Stingers. Super scary sharp and very deadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkinslinger Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Slick Tricks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTDOORLIFE3 Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I personally would recommend staying away from mechanicals based on kinetic energy and lack of poundage...Another good broadhead to look at the comes in 85 grains is G5 Montec or Strikers...hopefully we will get to see a pic of your son's first deer this year...good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallone Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Another slick trick supporter, great heads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest derekm Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 slick tricks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 +1 For the Magnus Stinger 85, Steel Force 75 would work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyoitker1 Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I have shot Muzzy 100grain broadheads since I was 9 years old. I have never had them fail me. You don't have to worry about a fixed blade failing to open. Have him practice with each kind and see how they work for him. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest arvelocity Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Magnus are the stuff. Super sharpe, super tough. A mechanical may not open a that poundage. The 2 blade get serious penetration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I was hunting just slightly above 40# @ 26" last season, but I shot 100-grains on a 360-grain arrow setup. When I started my setup last year it took me awhile to find a good broadhead that fit my setup correctly and didn't waste so much kinetic energy and penetration power and still flew straight. I ended up, after much testing, going with ABC Buckmaster 100-grains and have been very happy with their results ever since. I highly recommend staying away from mechanical broadheads and sticking with cut-on-contact fixed blade broadheads. There are pleanty of fixed blade broadheads on the market now-a-days that will fly like your field tips without having to be mechanical. Plus you need all the extra kinetic energy and penetration power you can get at low draw weights and cut-on-contact fixed blades deliver this best, in my opinion. A few brands that come to mind that are good true cut-on-contact broadheads that come in 85-grain are ABC Sonic, ABC Sonic Pro, ABC Buckmaster, G5 Montec, Magnus Stinger, and Wac 'Em Triton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born4it Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 The first thing I thought when reading your email was Muzzy 75 or 90 grains. Outdoorlife3 made a great point (no pun intended!) with the G5 Strikers or Montecs. I shoot Montecs, but if I had a son with your situation I would probably get him Strikers. They're less expensive, and you can buy replacement blades for them. I might go with them next time I buy broadheads. That's awesome that he's doing so well shooting! Tell him not to take it easy on any of those guys at the range! Good luck! Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest titleist_03 Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I've shot slick tricks and stingers. Both are great heads and will get the job done. If I had to pick one, I would got with the slick tricks. They fly like darts right along with field points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Slick Tricks!! Slick Tricks all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I would not shoot mechanicals at that draw weight. I have been shooting Satellite Titans and Muzzy Phantoms through anything that breathes for about 8 years and never have failed to put anything down. When I started using them 8 years ago I was only drawing 52 pounds. Good luck to your son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equalizer Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 At that draw weight, which i was at last year. I would shoot a 85gr. G5 montec it is crazy sharp,resharpenable and it leaves a blood trail that a blind man could follow. we shot three deer, three antelope and an elk with them and they were all recovered within 25-45 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ilyouthbowhunter Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 have you consider the steelforce broadheads my first deer with a bow went about 100 yards with a 20 yard pass threw just nicking the back of one lung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 nap crossfires they fly just like fieldpoints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowhuntersrave Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I am a Muzzy 3-blade 100 fan have never lost an animal that was hit correctly. Great blood trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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