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I took up archery about 6 months ago with the intent of hunting. I have never hunted before and am working towards being proficient enough to hunt this year. I have plans of hunting deer and pig. I am shooing bemans 400 MFX classic with a 100 grain tip. they are 31" My bow shots 54# with my 31 inch draw. The arrows fly great with this set up. I have no clue as what Brodhead to use. I would like to purchase some to start practicing with as well as get ready to hunt. Do you use the same for both? Thanks for all imput
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IMHO I think you need to bump up your head weight to at least 125gr head. As far as type of BH you can search past threads with the search future by the profile bar up top and find 100's of topics with tips ect.
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Zipper Bows is producing the Grizzly broadheads now. A wide range of weights with a proven track record at a reasonable price. Check them out and good luck.
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get some 125 grn field points and tune the arrows with them on and then you can shoot Woodsman or snuffers of the same weight,both are tried and true heads.Or Zwickey heads as well.
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X 2 on the Woodsmans! I would recommend using a heavier point if possible but if your tuning won't allow a heavier point I would use the 100 grain Magnus Stinger or a 100 grain Woodsman Elite.
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quote:Originally posted by rluttrell: I am shooing bemans 400 MFX classic with a 100 grain tip. they are 31" My bow shots 54# with my 31 inch draw.
Note of caution.
If your arrows are cut 31" BOP (back of point) and your draw length is 31", you better be mindful of the back of a razor sharp broadhead's blades cutting your knuckles on your hand holding the bow at full draw if you're going to shoot off the shelf.
Your knuckles will probably stick out in front of the shelf by 1/2".
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My guess is you could add a ton of weight up front without being underspined. Definitely try some 125 gr. field points. There are a ton of good 125 gr. heads, I prefer two blade heads personally. I like the sound of those grizzlies!!! Zwickeys are great, magnus stingers are really great too an they don't require sharpening/ shoot true every time. Austin
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With your setup you would do well to move up to 150, 145 grain points and give yourself a whole lotta options. Tough finding 100 grain cut on contact.
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quote:Originally posted by rluttrell: I am shooing bemans 400 MFX classic with a 100 grain tip. they are 31" My bow shots 54# with my 31 inch draw.
Note of caution.
If your arrows are cut 31" BOP (back of point) and your draw length is 31", you better be mindful of the back of a razor sharp broadhead's blades cutting your knuckles on your hand holding the bow at full draw if you're going to shoot off the shelf.
Your knuckles will probably stick out in front of the shelf by 1/2".
As Night wing stated be careful, if you use a fixed blade one piece head you can file the tips of the rear part of the blade so it doesn't cut your knuckle. And it makes them easier to get out of a back quiver as well
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If you are married to a 100 grain point Razorcaps would be a good choice. you can also adjust the weight on them if you decide to go up later.
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What Uncle Buck said. The same company (New Archery Products) also makes a solid one piece three blade head called the "Hellrazor" that comes in 100 grain weight.
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To echo some others, a heavier point will probably be better for you. Arrow penetration with trad gear is more about mass than speed. A heavier arrow can also make your bow quieter.
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