I am shooting a 60 LB PSE Vintage Fiberglass Backed Long bow a friend gave me. For now I am using 2117 xx75 easton game getters I got from eBay on auction. I have 24 other gamegetters not yet cut to size, I think one of the models are 2117, while I forget what the others are off hand. Truth is I have 6 left from what I have been using for several months now, the others are in need of refletching or lost to the archery gods somewhere in the gulch around my home. They are tipped with 100 grain Allen Field points for practice shooting. I realize the grain weight on the field points is probably to low, but it's what I have access to in Hawaii for now. I feel confident enough to start practicing with broad heads now. My family is moving to either Idaho or Texas within the month, so I am thinking getting archery stuff will not only be cheaper, but the selection will wider in either state. Where ever I move I'll be hoping to meet some people interested in teaching a novice about traditional hunting, except when it comes to slaying monster roaches in the back yard LOL. I have 9 3 blade carbon express broad heads I bought a few months ago from sports authority for $18 and took out shooting last week, but two of the broadheads lost a blade on my target. I am thinking that if two of these broad heads broke on a foam target than this broadhead is probably a weak model and would be bad for shooting deer with. Can anyone suggest what broadheads are best to work with that are cost effective, yet durable, should I look into going up on the grain weight from 100 grains to say 125 or 130 grains? I would prefer to use either 2 or 3 blade fixed blade broadheads. I do have 9 Allen broad heads in 100 grains, would these be fine to hunt deer with on my 60 LB long bow? Thank you all in advance.
I would get a soils head that retakes an edge easy. The first thing that comes to mind is VPA in 100 or 125 grain...they sell them vented an unvented. They are machined from solid stock, non replaceable blade that can easily be sharpened on a flat stone. Google vantage point archery
If you're able to resharpen your own broadheads, most of the cut on contact types are good and are tough enough to shoot for practice. It's a personal preference but if you get the chance don't pass over Zwicky, they're an excellant choice.
Magnus Stinger's are another good choice. They fly great, sharp right out of the package, and a lifetime warrenty
Honestly I feel Alaskan Bowhunting single beveled heads are the best you can buy...problem is re-sharpening, if you can hone that skill they're the only heads I would buy. Otherwise I like any coc type head by any manufacturer but prefer slicktricks.
I hunt with magnus stingers and they are great. Another good option are the wensel woodsmans becasue they are easy to sharpen and they make nasty holes as well.
Don't go any lower then 100 grains with a broadhead. You want momentum and that will help with penetration. Stick with a true cut on contact head.
+ 1 for the zwickies. I like the two blade Eskimos or eskilites, they are impossible to break, and easy to sharpen. And inexpensive. Good luck!
