I am getting back into bow hunting and well to say the least it has changed alot in the 12 years since I last shot a bow. I went and bought a Matthew Mission and I am pulling 60lbs at a 28inch draw. I am going to be deer hunting and am asking which broadhead should I use. I have seen alot of reviews about the bloodrunner 2 blade some good some bad. My bigest question is how do they fly? and how much pressure is needed to push the head down? And most of all does anyone have any suggestions on what I should use? Thank you Rick
I like NAP thunderheads. Its an old school choice, but its done the job everytime, and I think NAP makes a quality product. I stay away from mechanical heads as I'm convinced that anything with moving parts will fail at the moment of truth. That's my .02
Everyone seems to have opinions on Broadheads, reviews are always mixed because the broadhead is the easiest thing to blame, there is no way it was just a bad shot. Any broadhead from a reputable company shot through a well tuned bow on target will kill whitetails. Fixed heads need to be shot through a well tuned bow, once you have them shooting well there are no worries on performance. Fixed usually penetrate deeper but usually have a smaller diameter then a mechanical. Mechanicals should be shot out of a perfectly tuned bow but aren't always because they're going to fly much more like your field tips. You also always have the fact that they are a moving part and there is a lways that possibility of them not performing however very rare. Rear deploying heads (rage) tend to be a poorer choice for the spot and stalk style of hunting because they are more likely to open if caught on brush etc. Overy the top heads (spitfire) can deflect on ribs, tend to have somewhat smaller entry holes. Mechanicals tend to need a but more KE to get the same penetration as fixed. Get educated, pick a head, shoot straight and your set, thats my best advice.
Everyone has their opinion on broadheads. With a properly tuned bow any head should perform fine. Finding what you like is basically trail and error.
That is some awesome advice. Thanks. I think I'll be getting rid of these mechanical broadheads seeing I am shooting an older slower bow. I havent hunted with it yet, dont wanna risk anything.
Everyone has their opions on broadheads my choice is Montec G5.But you have to find what works for you.
my .02 is the G5 Montecs, I have been shooting the carbon steel montecs and they have been flying the same as my field points out to 30 yds. thats about as far as i would want to take a deer and feel good about taking a shot. the carbon steel is stronger and sharper than the regulars too, just a bit of advice & not much of a price difference.
its all about what you like, i shoot 100gr grin reaper razor tips. this is my whitetail head if im going after something bigger like bear which ill be doing next summer my head and arrow will probably change.
I had mentioned above Slick Tricks , they are my go to fixed blades , i decided to go with the Grim Reaper 1 3/8'' razor tips this year with the 1.5'' expander cups , gonna give them a whirl and Watch'em Drop , i dont have a problem with any head out there my bows are tuned , i can switch up through the year and shoot any head in the target and it will hit right where i put it ......with the arrows properly built and a tuned bow you will have that .
