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Title: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Wudstix on April 03, 2024, 02:03:50 PM
What are some of the broadheads no longer in production, you wish they would bring back?
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Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Flbowhunter on April 03, 2024, 02:11:43 PM
Being born in 2004 it seems like all the good broadheads were out of production long before I was even born. A couple that I’d really like to get my hands on are some Magnus I with bleeders, 160 grain snuffers, bear razorheads (the real deal not the new ones that aren’t even slotted for bleeders or the super razorheads), zephyr Sasquatch’s, razor caps, and the large Ben Pearson deadheads.
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Post by: M60gunner on April 03, 2024, 02:51:46 PM
Pearson Deadheads, and green Bear Razorheads. Nothing fancy, but they work
Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Wudstix on April 03, 2024, 03:51:33 PM
My favorite are the original 190 grain Snuffer heads.  Followed by the 160's.
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Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Terry Green on April 03, 2024, 05:29:07 PM
quote author=Flbowhunter link=topic=183375.msg3051370#msg3051370 date=1712167903]
Being born in 2004 it seems like all the good broadheads were out of production long before I was even born.
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I have been using the Zwickey Delta 4 blades since the 80s and I still am,. They are still in production and they are still working. I have proof if you would like to see, all the way back to the 80s and i have a serious pic. And?
There are plenty of good broadheads being made today if you don't buy into the hype of the compound world. Abowyer, Centaur, Simmonsand VPA come to mind .

There are plenty of good broad heads on the market today.Just as there were years ago. I still prefer the Zwickey four blade delta overall.

Dead head??? See Abowyer whitetails. If you were a contributing member you could get a deal on them on the classifieds. Brand new.

If I could have one brought head back from the past it would be the one forty Snuffer.



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Post by: dnovo on April 03, 2024, 07:26:28 PM
I would pick the Magnus 2 blade heads and the Snuffers.
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Post by: Mole trapper on April 04, 2024, 08:14:10 AM
Tuffhead and meathead for me.
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Post by: Russell Southerland on April 04, 2024, 09:43:43 AM
Quote from: Mole trapper on April 04, 2024, 08:14:10 AM
Tuffhead and meathead for me.

What big game animals are you shooting with these heads?

I'm up for all Snuffers as well. Especially 140s and 160s. And the Magnus 1 4 blade.
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Post by: Wudstix on April 04, 2024, 11:27:44 AM
I like the original Rothhaar Snuffer at 160 grains, and also stumbled on to some of the 190 grains that I believe are early versions Roger started out with.  After they sold to Magnus the lighter weight heads were made, I believe to fit in with the bows at the time.  The Snuffer brand was sold to another company after Magnus.(?)  I should have enough to last me through my bowhunting career.
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Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: anchorman on April 04, 2024, 12:40:41 PM
Snuffers in a heartbeat..145 on up
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Post by: Wudstix on April 04, 2024, 01:06:58 PM
Someone on another site said; "One that doesn't require a loan to buy."  Have to agree, trading is a good way to get some of those.
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Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Jim Jackson on April 04, 2024, 01:30:06 PM
I'm also curious as to why someone would want a narrow head to come back for stateside game when you can blow through all kinds of animals with multiblades. My vote is also for the one forty stuffer.
Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Flbowhunter on April 04, 2024, 01:42:01 PM
Quote from: Terry Green on April 03, 2024, 05:29:07 PM
quote author=Flbowhunter link=topic=183375.msg3051370#msg3051370 date=1712167903]
Being born in 2004 it seems like all the good broadheads were out of production long before I was even born.

I have been using the Zwickey Delta 4 blades since the 80s and I still am,. They are still in production and they are still working. I have proof if you would like to see, all the way back to the 80s and i have a serious pic. And?
There are plenty of good broadheads being made today if you don't buy into the hype of the compound world. Abowyer, Centaur, Simmonsand VPA come to mind .

There are plenty of good broad heads on the market today.Just as there were years ago. I still prefer the Zwickey four blade delta overall.

Dead head??? See Abowyer whitetails. If you were a contributing member you could get a deal on them on the classifieds. Brand new.

If I could have one brought head back from the past it would be the one forty Snuffer.
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You’re right Terry, I should’ve said a good deal of the heads I’d like to try have gone to the production graveyard. The grass is always greener right :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Wudstix on April 04, 2024, 01:44:05 PM
I'm also curious as to why the 1 1/8" heads are the norm instead of 1 1/4 - 1 1/2".  May be tied to the demographic and reduced bow weights(?)
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Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Terry Green on April 04, 2024, 05:34:58 PM
Quote from: Flbowhunter on April 04, 2024, 01:42:01 PM
Quote from: Terry Green on April 03, 2024, 05:29:07 PM
quote author=Flbowhunter link=topic=183375.msg3051370#msg3051370 date=1712167903]
Being born in 2004 it seems like all the good broadheads were out of production long before I was even born.



I have been using the Zwickey Delta 4 blades since the 80s and I still am,. They are still in production and they are still working. I have proof if you would like to see, all the way back to the 80s and i have a serious pic. And?
There are plenty of good broadheads being made today if you don't buy into the hype of the compound world. Abowyer, Centaur, Simmonsand VPA come to mind .

There are plenty of good broad heads on the market today.Just as there were years ago. I still prefer the Zwickey four blade delta overall.

Dead head??? See Abowyer whitetails. If you were a contributing member you could get a deal on them on the classifieds. Brand new.

If I could have one brought head back from the past it would be the one forty Snuffer.

You’re right Terry, I should’ve said a good deal of the heads I’d like to try have gone to the production graveyard. The grass is always greener right :biglaugh:
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Actually, the greenest grass I've ever seen is the Zwickey Delta 4 blade. Sorry, I just have to post proof from the 80s when I was just a kid. 3 in 13 minutes -



Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Bobby Sikes on April 04, 2024, 07:25:57 PM
Ha!!! Thank goodness Zwickey 4 blades are stitt available.. I also wish for the Snuffers to come back.
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Post by: Over&Under on April 04, 2024, 09:21:36 PM
Razor caps
Really nice head!
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Post by: Wyoming Chief on April 04, 2024, 09:47:43 PM
Give me the 160 gr. STOS.
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Post by: Jim Jackson on April 05, 2024, 11:16:36 AM
Snuffers.
Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Tater on April 05, 2024, 12:41:46 PM
  160 gr. STOS, and 145gr Zephyr Sasquatch, I believe Terry called the Sasquatch "flying hatchets"

I most certainly did and they were great Heands responsible for this....

Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: toddster on April 05, 2024, 07:50:48 PM
Magnus II and hunter head
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Post by: Chad R on April 05, 2024, 08:39:34 PM
STOS and Magnus 2 blade
Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Wudstix on April 05, 2024, 09:08:03 PM
Big Three Blades are hard to beat.
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Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: ozy clint on April 06, 2024, 05:29:32 PM
STOS, Magnus 1's, Australian Blackstumps,
Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Wudstix on April 06, 2024, 09:28:50 PM
Was going to add Grizzly Instinct 3 blade to the list, but they're back!!!
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Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Wudstix on April 09, 2024, 06:06:27 PM
So far Snuffer 160/140 with 6/2, Magnus 1 with 5, and STOS with 4; are the top three places.
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Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Gdpolk on April 09, 2024, 07:51:20 PM
Basic fixed blades just seem to work well.  I've been happy with my Grizzly heads for almost a decade now and just quit looking at all the others because I have a supply of Grizzly heads on hand and thus far they seem to keep killing year after year.
Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Wudstix on April 09, 2024, 08:07:33 PM
Have to agree, solid and sharp heads are the way to go.  I'm partial to Snuffer and Grizzly Instinct.
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Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: cacciatore on April 10, 2024, 03:19:58 AM
Magnus I with bleeders and STOS
Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Michael Guran on April 10, 2024, 10:11:50 AM
Simmons glue on
Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Wudstix on April 11, 2024, 11:37:12 AM
I like the Centaur 2 blade head, very similar to Simmons.  Seen the results from others, but haven't had the opportunity to test them myself.  Seem pretty impressive.
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Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Michael Guran on April 11, 2024, 11:52:29 AM
Wudsticks - where did you buy the Centaur broadheads?  I’ve checked their website periodically and also emailed them about the broadheads but never heard back
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Post by: Wudstix on April 11, 2024, 12:02:31 PM
The Big Game heads I received in trade, but contacted Jim via e-mail recently and Battle Axe heads are going for $25 each.  He makes a few and then sells them.
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Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Canyon on April 14, 2024, 08:29:01 PM
Jumping on the bandwagon with Magnus 2 Blade and Snuffers.
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Post by: Roger Norris on April 17, 2024, 01:14:11 PM
The big wide Magnus 2 blade heads.....I think the glue on verssion was 135 grains? With a steel adapter in them, they were a beast. Easy to sharpen also.
Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Wudstix on April 17, 2024, 01:31:16 PM
My woodies like the Magnus Mag I - 2 blade head in 160 grain.  Still have a handful in my broadhead cabinet.  May use them again, or pass down.
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Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: ozy clint on April 18, 2024, 03:52:18 AM
Everyone saying they like the Magnus 1 can use the Zwickey delta. Pretty much the same in every way.
Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Roger Norris on April 18, 2024, 07:20:50 AM
Quote from: ozy clint on April 18, 2024, 03:52:18 AM
Everyone saying they like the Magnus 1 can use the Zwickey delta. Pretty much the same in every way.

I know they are, and I will get slapped for saying this.....but way back when I had bad experiences with Zwickey. It seemed to me that the weight and steel hardness were not consistent.

I'm glad you posted this though...I will try them again, what I am taling about happened 25 years ago :biglaugh:
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Post by: J-hawk on April 18, 2024, 07:39:56 AM
I wish they would bring back the muzzy phantom 125 4 blade loved those heads
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Post by: Caranthir on April 18, 2024, 11:29:18 AM
I see no one has mentioned Ribteks. They were inexpensive, easy to sharpen and flew extremely well.
Title: Re: Broadheads you wish they would bring back?
Post by: Wudstix on April 18, 2024, 08:17:49 PM
I did have success with Ribtek 160 grain heads.  They were darn near indestructible.  Just ended up shooting Magnus Mag I and STOS more.  Now I have a stash of Ribtek 190 grains that are ready to go.  It's just hard to pull away from the Snuffer head.
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