This year I am thinking of using 100 grain brass inserts and the Muzzy 3 blade 100-125 grain broadheads or the smaller diameter 100 grain slick tricks. Do any of you see any downside to using the smaller slick tricks as long as my FOC is still good? I would have a lot of weight behind those slick tricks and I just bet they would penetrate like heck and fly well.
Are big heads "necessary"?????? "Kroger - From now on, your Delta Tau Chi name is Pinto". "Pinto?....why Pinto"? "WHY NOT"? Are big heads necessary? Don't ask "why". Why not?
Jeff, funny you used that quote. A friend and I were hanging out this weekend and he mentioned one of the characters from Animal House asked for directions to a restaurant while he was in DC....my friend called him the wrong character and the guy just said, "its Boone!" as he walked off. hahaha Why not a big broadhead?.....I like the Slick Tricks and I bet they would fly great. They are closer to the length of my field points which would make my sight picture adjustment a bit faster and easier for me. The four blades on the Slick Tricks would be the same/more cutting diameter as compared to a large COC broadhead. They are easy for me to purchase as I can go right down to the bowshop and pick them up instead of ordering them online.
One thing to consider with these slick tricks Is that the angle Is much more severe. Would that be a problem for penetration on a traditional bow, I have no Idea. A big reason why people shoot the Wensel Woodsman Is because of the 3 to 1 ratio. And to answer your question regarding big bh's and traditional bows, hell no It's not needed. More then you think use 2 blades. This Is just my opnion but I think penetration will be better with a cut on contact tip rather then a chisel point tip regardless of the type of bow that's shooting It.
Thanks Steve. After you asked whether the Slick Tricks were COC or chisel points I started to think about that a lot....also about the more extreme cutting angle of the ST's as compare to a broadhead like the Woodsman. Thanks. Now that I think of it I don't think those ST's will penetrate like a COC broadhead with a less steep blade angle.
I'm not sure what your definition of a "big" broadhead includes.. I started out with Bear razor-heads, tried pencil point replaceable blade heads with less than acceptable results. Have used 2-blade Zwickey Delta's the past 30 plus years as my primary broadhead. Years ago, we did tests with both type heads and came to the conclusion that a 50# bow with a cut on contact head with equal weight and tune would match that of a 60-65# bow with a pencil point head. BUT if you cannot sharpen a coc broadhead then use the replacement blade type. Sharp, placed in the proper place, is what kills.
Woodsman I used the Wensel Woodsman 3 blades this year and I would consider them "big". I did not mind using them but for some reason I feel like I would have a better mental shooting something a bit smaller. Maybe I should look for something like this as it is a COC head but smaller.
I've been hunting with Magnus Stinger 125gr heads for the past few years and they are some outstanding BH's. They shoot great,tune to the bow easily,are razor sharp right out of the package,and they're not very expensive....plus they carry a lifetime warranty
I am using 3 blade this year. I used magnus 2 blade for years. But last year, two deer didn't bleed at all. both heart shots. This is all the blood I had. Sorry for the poor picture.
I like a two blade cut on contact. I have been using cheap magnus for years now with no problems. I like a lot of foc and a heavy shaft. With my hunting bows, which are all in the 65lb @ 28", I like a 650+ grain arrow. I have used slick tricks. They did not penetrate as well as the monotec G5s or any other cut on contact three blade. The key is cut on contact, foc, and arrow weight.
Bigheads???? Chisel or pencil tip broadheads do not penetrate as well as your 2 blade or 2 blade with the small bleeders. However sharpness kills and provides penetration. A heavy grained arrow (500 gr or higher) with more weight in the front will do some damage if you hit where your aiming. So in case you don't, busting through a front shoulder you will need that extra flying mass. and sharp head. Eclipse Broadhead makes a great/durable head. You can easily resharpen several times.
Thanks Burnie. From all the suggestions I am going to stick with the COC broadhead. Heck, I might even go to a two blade head. I am going to play around with different heads to figure out what I like so I can gain some confidence.
Brett, Don't forget that there's always Razor Tricks. Also I found on Amazon G5 Strikers for $18.99 w/ .99 shipping. They're usually around $35.00 for a 3 pack. About the same size as ST and replaceable blades. I still love Zwickey Eskimos.
Thanks buddy, those Razor Tricks look like what I want. I might give em a shot here soon to see how they shoot.
