Was in the local Stick & String shop with the wife earlier today practicing on the range. We always have fun when we do that, especially when we can do it together! We got to talking to the guy working there about broadheads and which ones would be the best ones to use. I realize opinions about this are going to vary from one person to the next, but I have a question regarding the best choice in the area of broadheads for the wife to use. We've just started into the grand world of Archery and the possibility of Bow Hunting. I shoot Rage 2-blade Broadheads. I love the way they've performed on the one deer I've shot so far. I shoot 100-grain Rages but we're looking for something for the wife to shoot. The guy told us since the wife's draw weight won't be as high as what I'll be shooting, the Rage won't perform as well for her because the arrow won't be traveling as fast and won't cause the broadhead to expand to it's fullest capability (or something like that) and she should go to something aside from the Rage. If this is actually the case, what would be a good choice in a broadhead. She wants to hopefully have her draw weight up to about 45 or 50-pounds by next fall. What would be some good recommendations in a broadhead for her? Any information would be greatly appreciated as we're both new to this extremely fun sport!!
I would stay with fixed blades for her. I would look at the Slick Trick line, but about any broadhead will do the job
Someone told me I should try the Rage 40KE for her. They're designed for lower speeds and lighter draw-weights! What would be the general consensus regarding those??
A big expandable is generally not suited for a lower poundage bow, no matter how they are marketed. I shoot Rages currently with a 30" draw and 70 pound draw, and I am switching to Slick Trick Magnums for next year I think.
i hear ALOT of locals talking about how much they love G5 Montecs.. maybe you could get her on those fixed blades..
She should try the crimson talon broadheads they are the broadheads I use and they leave great holes and fly great!
For her i would stick to a fixed blade head. My wife shoots fixed blades with a 46lb draw and she gets great penetration with them.
This is the logical choice, since you're using Rage, it will keep it similar for her. These are designed for lower poundage bows and will work just fine on her bow. I would suggest staying away from fixed blade because that'll make more work for her sighting it in which is probably something you want to avoid at this point. From my previous experiences introducing a girl to a sport, keeping her gear just like mine made for the easiest transition and helped with her confidence. Here is some info about the 40KE: http://www.ragebroadheads.com/Products/40-KE-Broadhead.php Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Rage and I do not use them, I currently use NAP's.
Check out the Wac em broad heads. They are a great fixed blade head with cut on contact point. Made in Utah also.
Montecs are always good. Like the G5 stuff. Also have shot the Nap Bloodrunners which is a cross between a 2 blade fixed/expandable. My sone shoots the bloodrunners and loves them.
No offense to the above user, but do not use these heads for her. Have someone who knows what they're doing set up the bow for her. If done correctly you should be able to shoot any fixed blade head as accurately as a Rage. Do her a favor and pick her up a pack of 100 gr (maybe 125) slick trick standards. You'll have amazing flight, sharpest blades you'll find, and a cost effective head for her to tune with due to the fact that the heads are replaceable. Whatever you do, don't use a mechanical, you'd be setting her up for failure.
Fixed blade. Beyond that no one can stat one over another as it's pure preference. Every broadhead out there has, is and will continue to kill deer.
No offense to the above user, but do not use these heads for her. Have someone who knows what they're doing set up the bow for her. If done correctly you should be able to shoot any fixed blade head as accurately as a Rage. Do her a favor and pick her up a pack of 100 gr (maybe 125) slick trick standards. You'll have amazing flight, sharpest blades you'll find, and a cost effective head for her to tune with due to the fact that the heads are replaceable. Whatever you do, don't use a mechanical, you'd be setting her up for failure...
I Started shooting 100 grain Thunder Heads. They're a great fixed blade broadhead that will do the job. My uncle shoots them and he puts down deer all the time. I think that these would be a great braodhead for your wife to start with.
I'm pretty much like everyone else on this subject and I'd get her tuned up for a fixed blade broadhead. But if you truly insist on using a mechanical I'd look at the smaller diameter ones like Trophy Ridges Steel Head's and such. From what I understand it doesn't take much for them to open up.
I'm a firm believer in fixed blades for lower kinetic energy set ups. Heavier than today's normal(100 grains) would also be better for dealing with bones. I like 125 grain heads for penetration and deflection resistance when bones are encountered. NAP 3 blade Thunderheads have been around a long time and you won't find sharper blades! I killed my first deer over 20 years ago shooting 43 lbs and 125 grain Thunderheads. I was 12 years old. That buck went about 15 yards. Two years later, with a 46 lb draw, I put a clean pass through on a small buck with the same type head. He went 50 yards. Now I'm 32 years old and still swear they are one of the best fixed blades around. The bows in this day and age are much higher in efficiency so you shouldn't have difficulty with any name brand fixed blade head. Have someone knowledgeable tune the bow for the broad head to dial them in on target if needed.
