RangerClay Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I'd recommend you look at Slick Trick 100s, Muzzy 3 blade 100s or a Magnus Stinger I like my Slick Tricks too! I may even try the new Griz Tricks this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Well, I shoot Magnus Stingers out of my Kodiak Magnum (52" 43# recurve) and Thole Custom (62" 46# longbow) using Easton 2114s. Works fine for me, don't know if they'll work as well out of your switchback. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razortec_hunter Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 NAP thunder heads, i love these broadheads!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I shoot Magnus Stingers out of a Switchback and DXT and are dead on with my FP, are tough, and are VERY sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallone Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Another slicktrick 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 try the new rage 3 blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jduffy03 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Well thanks guys. I appreciate all of the good advice. I have some decision making to do now! I plan on stopping at Cabelas this weekend to pick up some new broadheads....along with some other cool "toys" for this fall! I will let you what I pick up and how they shoot! May God keep you all safe this fall while in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coondog Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Thunderheads have been good to me for years 100 grain and the 125 grain and they fly very true to field points. I also shot some Zwickey Black Diamonds in recurve with awsome results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKAPP01 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 find one that works and stick to it.....my bow shoots amazing with Muzzys so to be totally honest bud, i am afraid to try anything new, i don't want to put my equipment at risk right now. imo if it aint broke don't fix it. through and through, im a fixed blade kind of guy with a properly tuned bow, you can't beat them. my dad, shoots mechanicals, he's not as good of shot and needs something to make up the difference. but when he shoots something, there's a hole and a blood trail. what heads are you considering after 3 pages of advice from everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jduffy03 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 what heads are you considering after 3 pages of advice from everyone I might look at either some Slick Trick standards or magnums, or G5 Strikers. They seem to be the 2 most-mentioned broadheads here. I was looking at reviews of the Slick Tricks on Cabelas and a lot of people were saying tha they make a lot of noise in flight (like a hissing noise) and that the blades broke off easily. However, there were quite a few VERY good reviews as well. I just don't know how some people can love them so much, and yet others just hate them. Has anybody ever had either of these problems with the Slick Tricks? BTW, I also used to shoot Muzzys and they worked well as far as cutting. I was just not as good of a shot then. Maybe if I tried them now with my new, better-tuned bow I would be really happy with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKAPP01 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 thats my two cents bud, try them....they have been around for a LONG time and have a good reputation for reliability and bone crushing power.....sometimes when it comes to hunting the best thing is to just keep it simple...and it my opinion muzzys are a simple, practical, affordable, and down right punishing broadhead....i might get frisky and try the 4 blade this year......MAYBE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I have used G5 Montecs for the last couple years, and they're awesome. When they came out, and there was still a "buzz" with them, they were said to be the most accurate fixed blades on the market...supposed to fly exactly like field points if the bow is tuned correctly. They're also made of one piece of solid steel, which makes them stronger than other fixed blades that have different parts to them. One of my best friend's in-laws is a pro hunter, and he said that the average pressure, in pounds, it takes a fixed blade broadhead to penetrate a deer hide is about 13. The Montec is 2.3 lbs. according to him. Very sharp!!! At least consider them if nothing else :-) Good luck, Ryan Yep, what he said. I'm still shooting the originals, that you have to sharpen out of the box, but, they now come sharp in the box, which makes them even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 This post is a little late, but Wasp SST HAMMER HI-TECHs are good. Many of the broadheads mentioned will work great. I've used some of them. I'd pick one that seems to work, stick with it, and develop confidence in it. You then don't have to worry about your broadheads and can worry about something else like getting the opportunity to use it. - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Muzzys will always be in my quiver, i just trust them that much and they are so easy to work with. easy to replace blades, easy to tune and really accurate out of my bow. i have been shooting a 3 bladed Muzzy 75 for many years and i just am amazed at how accurate they are. it all starts with the right spine arrow, cut to the proper length, squared on both ends and then spin tuned with the broadhead on. this is the secret to getting great broadhead flight. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Hey guys, I recently switched to Rage 2-blade mechanicals. I have shot two bucks with them. The first buck was at 30 yards and the 2 inch wide cutting path made a complete pass-through, right behind the shoulder, and the arrow stuck into the ground on the other side. He only ran about 50 yards and collapsed! I couldn't possibly think of or ask for anything more in a broadhead. The other buck was hit very far back - what I would call the back hip (embarassed to even tell the story - but I won't go into details why this poor of shot was made ) and was recovered a few days later a half-mile away. The entry hole was huge - over 2 inches. Unfortunately, it only pentrately roughly 4 inches. But remember, this was my fault and I'm not sure what a fixed-blade broadhead with a smaller cutting diameter would have done. I'm thinking the pelvis or very hard bone was encountered. Either way, deeper penetration in this poor of area would not help much. The lack of good recovery was completely based on poor shot placement. With these two stories said, I have been completely happy with the broadheads. However, I have heard some horror stories of these heads opening up in flight and even hear that not all of the blades open on entry (in some cases). Also, due to the construction of most mechanicals, there is just not simply as much strength due to the fact that the blades are only simply supported at point point - not the whole length of the blade. Being an engineer (and probably not needing to be one to realize this...haha), I know that the mechanics/statics behind fixed blades over mechanicals are superior. The moment created at the tip of the mechanical blade can be quite forceful and with only one point of support, the mechanicals are at a disadvantage. However, the aerodynamics of mechanics should potentially be better than fixed blades - but not necessarily. I'm sure the number of great kills outweigh the number of poor kills or bad experiences, but I still feel that we hunters owe everything in our power to deliver a quick and humane kill. I am starting to lose confidence in something that "could" fail. I used to shoot Muzzy 100 grains and loved them. The only problem was that I could not make them impact with my field points. Since then, I have bought a Switchback XT and can shoot ALOT better. I believe my bow is tuned well, but still like the concept of these new "perfect" Rage broadheads that eliminated the old problems of mechanicals and can impact with my field points. I have heard many good things about some of today's fixed blade broadheads though. I am starting to look into the "sure-thing" and not have to worry about blades opening up early - or not at all. With a tuned bow and more shooting experience under my belt, I would like to try a fixed-blade broadhead again and see if I can get it to shoot with my field points. I am not an awesome shooter (but I feel I can "hold my own"), but I'm guessing that some of you guys can probably shoot your fixed-blades as good as your field points? Does anyone have any suggestions for a good, tough, accurate fixed-blade head? I figure I at least owe it to the animal to give fixed-blades a try again. If I can shoot them just as good as my field points, then why not, right? Any stories, experiences, comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks! http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/fo...oadhead+tuning Check out this thread. Its very informative on fixed blade broadheads and a properly tuned bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Primetime/IL Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I would recommend G5 Strikers. I used to shoot Wasp Boss SST's and Muzzy 100 gr. 3 blades and they where GREAT heads but I could never seem to get them to fly as true as these new G5's. They are scary sharp too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BadBowTech Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I have to say I like to slick tricks. I know alot of people have said it, but they are nice. I really like to new Grizz tricks. They look bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 nap crossfires for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 ...any suggestions for a good, tough, accurate fixed-blade head? Good: Most of the BH's out there Tough: Most of the BH's out there Accurate: Well...IMHO it has relatively little to do with the design of the broadhead and more to do with the alignment of the Broadhead in relation to the long axis of the Arrow Shaft. When I switched from mechanicals to fixed blade BH's I had some errant flight out of individual arrows. I used the G5-ASD(Arrow Squaring Device) on the shafts then on the inserts and every arrow flew the same afterwards. Alignment = Accuracy If you ever try to hold the blade of a paddle in front of a moving canoe then it becomes very clear how important alignment is. You can spend any amount of money on the Broadheads out there on the market...but if it's not aligned correctly it will not fly accurately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitRmisS Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 slick tricks, by far the most accurate out of the box, hit right with my field points everytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yooperkenny Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I used Wasp SST for years and had good success, and also tried some Magnus 2 blades that sliced right thru deer. Tried G5 Strikers last year and I'll be sticking with them for a while - they fly true with my setup and are devastating on whitetails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Boy Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I'm a Tekan guy myself but, If I were to go to a "fixed blade" I would go to a "Shuttle T-lock by Tight Point. You lose a little in cutting diameter but a field point will kill with a properly placed shot. These, IMO are the next best thing. My dad and I were very disappointed in the Shuttle T-locks. He shot a doe in michigan behind the shoulder and the deer was never recovered. Plus the 100 grain broadhead is super small........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razortec_hunter Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 NAP thunder heads, WOW i love those heads!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatetomiss Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 try the steelforce broadheads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Tekans are the best!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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