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Title: Whats your favourite broadhead??
Post by: AlbertaHunter on December 23, 2011, 05:46:00 PM
Just wondering what everyones favourite broadhead is?? I have some woodsmen broadheads but I cant get them sharp, tried everything, hones, stones files ect. Looking for something new.
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Post by: Mike Manassa on December 23, 2011, 05:52:00 PM
Simmons TigerShark175 grain..Nasty hole...excellent blood trail..Mike
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Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on December 23, 2011, 05:52:00 PM
For Me the 160Grn Snuffer I can shave hair off My arms/legs and face (when sober)
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Post by: Jwilliam on December 23, 2011, 05:53:00 PM
150gr. 2-blade Magnus Stinger.  :thumbsup:


Bill
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Post by: 3arrows on December 23, 2011, 05:54:00 PM
Stingers and Phantoms come sharp,also easy to touch up after shot.
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Post by: 3Feathers on December 23, 2011, 05:54:00 PM
Magnus-1 Gets the job done.Leaves a trail to follow.
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Post by: MJB on December 23, 2011, 05:55:00 PM
AlbertaHunter,
Check out Charlie Lamb's sharpening in the how to forum.
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Post by: monterey on December 23, 2011, 05:55:00 PM
You might find two blade heads easier to sharpen.  I fought three blade sharpening and finally gave it up.  Even I can get a two blade sharp!

Have done well with Magnus and Ace.
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Post by: Bjorn on December 23, 2011, 05:59:00 PM
Abowyer Brown Bear
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Post by: flippnsticks on December 23, 2011, 06:01:00 PM
snuffers all the way
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Post by: David McLendon on December 23, 2011, 06:10:00 PM
Snuffers have always been a favorite but the Tree Shark is moving up fast, grievous entry and exit wounds, wide and short bloodtrails.
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Post by: bmfer on December 23, 2011, 06:15:00 PM
I killed a doe this year with a Muzzy Phantom. It worked well, blew right thru.
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Post by: elbow on December 23, 2011, 06:22:00 PM
1964 Bear Razorheads. Have bougth them at Garage sales for a quarter, have shot 2 big bucks and a doe with the all dead quick. Lost one doe but not broadheads fault, poor hit. I use the bleeders. Had. 1 I killed all three deer with but lost it on a ridge in ohio this year, after it killed a 22 inch spread 8 pt dead. Love those old heads easy to sharpen.
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Post by: Landshark160 on December 23, 2011, 06:23:00 PM
Treesharks, without a doubt.
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Post by: Boomerang on December 23, 2011, 06:26:00 PM
I'll take my VPA's!
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Post by: on December 23, 2011, 06:30:00 PM
German Kinetic Silverflame XL for me!

Bisch
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Post by: RC on December 23, 2011, 06:30:00 PM
Simmons Tigersharks.RC
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Post by: JamesKerr on December 23, 2011, 06:33:00 PM
VPA terminator/Woodsman elite!
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Post by: BOWMARKS on December 23, 2011, 06:43:00 PM
VPA 175gr , took a while to get the sharpening technique down but now that I have it I have it.
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Post by: Rob W. on December 23, 2011, 06:50:00 PM
Zwickey Deltas or VPA 175gr. terminators.


Have you tried a bastard file wide enough to lay 2 of the blades down on? Once I figured that out 3 blades were easy.


Rob
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Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on December 23, 2011, 06:54:00 PM
Ace Standards.
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Post by: Forrest Halley on December 23, 2011, 07:05:00 PM
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Originally posted by Rob W.:
Zwickey Deltas or VPA 175gr. terminators.


Have you tried a bastard file wide enough to lay 2 of the blades down on? Once I figured that out 3 blades were easy.


Rob
This sounds like a solid tip. I was wanting to try a belt sander with a fine grit going very slowly to avoid heating.
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Post by: Terry Lightle on December 23, 2011, 07:22:00 PM
Tree Shark
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Post by: Bluefeather on December 23, 2011, 07:24:00 PM
My number head is a 165gr Bodkin 3 blade,number 2 is a 150 gr Snuffer.No lack of blood trails here.
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Post by: Bill Carlsen on December 23, 2011, 07:25:00 PM
200 grain Razorcap.
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Post by: Hatrick on December 23, 2011, 07:29:00 PM
160 and 145 grain Ribteks.
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Post by: michaelschwister on December 23, 2011, 07:35:00 PM
So many BHs so little time. Lifetime favorite Snuffer 160s.  Current Favorite Ace standard 160s.
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Post by: Scott Teaschner on December 23, 2011, 07:36:00 PM
I like the Woodsman Elites there solid. But I just got a pack of Eclipse Werewolf's from Blake in the mail tody. The are 150 grain single bevels and they are built tough. I think this will be my new elk broadhead.
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Post by: Trumpkin the Dwarf on December 23, 2011, 07:43:00 PM
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Originally posted by Landshark160:
Treesharks, without a doubt.
This...   :readit:
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Post by: 30coupe on December 23, 2011, 07:43:00 PM
Zwickey Delta or left bevel Grizzlies. Both are cheap, easy to sharpen, fly great, and kill stuff really most sincerely dead.
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Post by: Bowwild on December 23, 2011, 07:44:00 PM
Helix Single Bevel
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Post by: bolong on December 23, 2011, 07:50:00 PM
I have killed 3 deer in the last 3 weeks with WW Elites so they are my current favorite. They sharpen easily for me, shoot good and left a lot of blood on the ground. Two of them were dead in less than 50 yards, the other one was a different story but that was my fault.
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Post by: dnovo on December 23, 2011, 07:57:00 PM
A good SHARP one. I use Magnus I's, Zwickey deltas, STOS 160, Ace 160. They all do a fantastic job when sharp
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Post by: doowop on December 23, 2011, 08:05:00 PM
Simmons Interceptor. Fly great and Stevie Wonder type blood trails.
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Post by: Todd Greenwald on December 23, 2011, 08:13:00 PM
Grizzlies, fly great, cut great and I haven't bent one yet.
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Post by: doug77 on December 23, 2011, 08:18:00 PM
Bear Razorheads.
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Post by: Friend on December 23, 2011, 08:19:00 PM
Depends on the game I am pursueing and the over-all arrow set-up and bow I plan to utilize.
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Post by: joe ashton on December 23, 2011, 08:19:00 PM
woodsman,  magnus 4 blade,  keep wanting to try grizzlies but.....
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Post by: Cookus on December 23, 2011, 09:04:00 PM
I prefer Grizzly 160's!
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Post by: jimmerc on December 23, 2011, 09:09:00 PM
I love them all!!
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Post by: Bonebuster on December 23, 2011, 09:14:00 PM
A well used..."experienced", Zwickey Delta is by far, my favorite.

  :campfire:
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Post by: Mike Bolin on December 23, 2011, 09:57:00 PM
VPA Terminators, 250 gr. is my current favorite. The Simmons heads have my interest, but so far my experiences with the VPAs have given me no reason to change.
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Post by: Ken Taylor on December 23, 2011, 10:14:00 PM
Like many of you, I have used all kinds of different broadheads through the years.

In fact, I use different  broadheads for various bow and arrow setups and/or species of animals.

I still like experimenting, and they all have their advantages and disadvantages. Besides, everyone is different, but if I had to choose one only, all things considered, today, it would be... the 160 grain Snuffer.
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Post by: RRock on December 23, 2011, 10:20:00 PM
really have become a fan of Grizzly's. I hope Bill gets them back on the market soon. Like the 190gr. heads.
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Post by: Justin Falon on December 23, 2011, 10:31:00 PM
160 grain snuffers.  Is there any other kind?
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Post by: Skipmaster1 on December 23, 2011, 10:51:00 PM
VPA for sure. They are the toughest head I have ever shot and I have used a lot of different ones. I like the Terminators but I killed a nice Mule Deer doe with a Penetrator on this years elk hunt and it worked great! I just prefer the holes the 3 blade leaves.
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Post by: sweeney3 on December 23, 2011, 10:55:00 PM
Brunett, blonde, redhead?  Ale, lager, stout?  Ace, Eclipse, Bear?  Yes please.
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Post by: David Yukon on December 23, 2011, 11:01:00 PM
a bowyer brown bear
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Post by: BowHunterGA on December 23, 2011, 11:36:00 PM
STOS 145 and 160 grains.
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Post by: stickbowmaniac on December 23, 2011, 11:46:00 PM
Simmons interceptor
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Post by: LC on December 23, 2011, 11:55:00 PM
Used a bunch but no doubt Magnus Stinger 4 blade 125 grain.
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on December 24, 2011, 01:58:00 AM
I shoot a 145 Snuffer, big holes...looking to try out a VPA next!
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on December 24, 2011, 02:00:00 AM
160 grain STOS.
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Post by: bowtough on December 24, 2011, 06:21:00 AM
Abowyer Wapiti!  :thumbsup:  Get them KME scary sharp,fly like darts,cut through critters like they were butter.
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Post by: Bullfrog 1 on December 24, 2011, 08:34:00 AM
RAZORCAPS this year. Tough head fly like field points and wiked sharp and they STAY that way.   BILL
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Post by: Earl Jeff on December 24, 2011, 08:38:00 AM
Snuffer also very fond of 220gr Muzzy phantom
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Post by: Shortlongbow on December 24, 2011, 08:59:00 AM
Zwickey Eskimo. Reasonable price and they have never failed to perform.
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Post by: Gray Buffalo on December 24, 2011, 09:14:00 AM
Zwickey-Deltas, They have been at the top of my list for all most 50 years. Don't fix what aint broke
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Post by: TC in Spfld on December 24, 2011, 09:57:00 AM
One thing I'm pretty good at is getting a very sharp edge on a broadhead.  I use the 125gr Eskimo, but having said that the old "Greenhead" is probably the easiest I've ever dealt with.
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Post by: Yellow Dog on December 24, 2011, 10:05:00 AM
Top three  :archer2:

Bear Razorhead
Zwickey Delta
Magnus Stinger
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Post by: Burnsie on December 24, 2011, 10:20:00 AM
Silver Flames
Can pick them up used at a reasonable price, pretty pricey new.
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Post by: Ray Lyon on December 24, 2011, 10:48:00 AM
I used to be a diehard Zwickey 2 blade Delta fan (I still believe they're a great head).  I think 2 blade Grizzly's are very good too. That said, I'm going to be hard pressed to change from the Kustom King Trailmaker's.  I've got them on my cedar shafts right now and they are solid, sharpen well and fly true.  The blood trails are absolutely incredible.
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Post by: Beav on December 24, 2011, 10:50:00 AM
Magnus or ACE Standard.
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Post by: Pepper on December 24, 2011, 10:53:00 AM
Just about anything that has two blades and is SHARP!
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Post by: snag on December 24, 2011, 10:58:00 AM
I really love the Eclipse heads. They are designed to be a tough head. When sharpened they stay sharp. They fly great when mounted on an arrow too.
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Post by: longbowben on December 24, 2011, 11:05:00 AM
160 SNUFFER
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Post by: Canadabowyer on December 24, 2011, 11:08:00 AM
Ace or STOS.
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Post by: Lost Creek Bows on December 24, 2011, 11:14:00 AM
N.A.P. Razorcaps for me, very adjustable as far a weight go's,ready to hunt sharp and don't rust
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Post by: Easykeeper on December 24, 2011, 11:52:00 AM
Wensel Woodsman Elites (or VPA, pretty much the same).  They are a significant improvement over the originals.  With the older heads I spent a lot of time with a file to get the edges true.
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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on December 24, 2011, 12:09:00 PM
Anything Zwickey!!!
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Post by: doubleo on December 24, 2011, 02:11:00 PM
STOS.but the Simmons broadheads are starting to perk my interest.
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Post by: meathead on December 24, 2011, 02:38:00 PM
STOS and Snuffer 160's
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Post by: KellyG on December 24, 2011, 03:11:00 PM
My favorite is any with blood on it.

 (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_3348.jpg)

weight don't know, model old spatula.
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Post by: SuperK on December 24, 2011, 07:44:00 PM
Woodsman!
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Post by: Benner on December 24, 2011, 07:51:00 PM
Abowyer Brown Bear's
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Post by: MikeW on December 24, 2011, 08:26:00 PM
Woodsman elite & VPA's and then STOS 160 grain.
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Post by: on December 24, 2011, 08:43:00 PM
These, left and right wing.
      (http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab283/pavanldb/DSCN0325.jpg)

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Post by: Blaino on December 24, 2011, 09:04:00 PM
Magnus and been good to me. I got some woodsmans the other day and I can get them sharper then anything else I have tried. Like seriously sharp! The hair jumps off me when I test them.  Now I just need a critter to try them on....
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Post by: on December 25, 2011, 08:33:00 AM
ACE Standard - 125gr or 160gr depending on setup
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Post by: ProArcher on December 25, 2011, 02:22:00 PM
It used to be Magnus till they wanted me to pay shipping to send back a head that was of poor quality. It had a ΒΌ inch divot in the cutting edge that was messed up from the factory.
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Post by: leatherneck on December 25, 2011, 07:38:00 PM
160 Snuffer!!!!!!!!!!!! Big holes.
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Post by: StanM on December 25, 2011, 10:50:00 PM
I designed the Phoenix for just this reason. With a single bevel the head has a sharper ground angle than a conventional three blade head. Combine that with the awesome quality of construction you get from Jeff at VPA and you might have a head that will work you. Easy to shapen, tough and flies great.
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Post by: Butch Speer on December 26, 2011, 09:53:00 AM
Magnus Journeyman.
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Post by: Friend on December 26, 2011, 09:43:00 PM
For turkeys, I lean on the Big Jim Big 3 300 gn heads and the big snuffer.
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Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on December 26, 2011, 10:06:00 PM
My current flavor is a 200gr. VPA terminator. Easiest head to touch up of any I've ever had. Time will tell if it stays at the top of the list?
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Post by: Over&Under on December 26, 2011, 10:08:00 PM
My favorite are Razorcaps...but I just got some VPA's and very anxious to try them.
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Post by: TURKEYFOOTGIRL on December 29, 2011, 11:39:00 PM
simmons tigersharks   i like great penetration and lots of blood on the ground
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Post by: L. E. Carroll on December 30, 2011, 02:48:00 AM
I prefer the now "out of production" VPA 250 gn x 1 1/4"dia. screw-in 3 blade Terminators on my carbons... [they are now 1 1/8" dia] Luckily I secured about 2 dozen while they were last available.   :goldtooth:  

For woodies it's 160gn S/B Grizleys.

Gene
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Post by: WRV on December 30, 2011, 03:20:00 PM
Stingers and VPA's
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Post by: Boomerang on December 30, 2011, 05:45:00 PM
"I prefer the now "out of production" VPA 250 gn x 1 1/4"dia. screw-in 3 blade Terminators on my carbons... [they are now 1 1/8" dia] Luckily I secured about 2 dozen while they were last available."

Gene,
We still make the 1-1/4" 200gr glue-on and 250gr screw-in. Just in limited runs.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Scoobiedooo on December 30, 2011, 06:39:00 PM
I like Snuffers to-date but hear that there are some even better heads available now...like the Woodsman I guess....dunno....have not taken a deer yet with my Snuffers so I really can't say how I feel about them - yet!
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Post by: ChuckC on December 30, 2011, 06:50:00 PM
My favorite is called a Butterfield Brute, and of course, they aren't made any longer.  Wouldn't mind getting another dozen for future hunts.
ChuckC
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Post by: Plumber on December 30, 2011, 07:29:00 PM
150 magnus stinger
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Post by: Shedrock on December 30, 2011, 07:30:00 PM
VPA's/Woodsman Elites when I use a 3 blade, and STOS for when I use a 2 blade.

Lot's of good ones out there, just a matter of personal choice.
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Post by: Breakfast Boy on December 30, 2011, 09:05:00 PM
VPA's
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Post by: joevan125 on December 31, 2011, 07:45:00 AM
Treeshark for me, big holes and great penetration.

Just ask the guy from Georgia who has killed 10 deer this year using one.
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Post by: paul87250 on December 31, 2011, 11:56:00 AM
Magnus 125grn Stingers for me!!
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Post by: donw on December 31, 2011, 12:15:00 PM
magnus and black diamonds sharpened via KME system...
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Post by: donw on December 31, 2011, 12:17:00 PM
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Originally posted by ChuckC:
My favorite is called a Butterfield Brute, and of course, they aren't made any longer.  Wouldn't mind getting another dozen for future hunts.
ChuckC
i like them and have some of them, too...  :cool:
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Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on December 31, 2011, 09:20:00 PM
Snuffers!
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Post by: karrow on December 31, 2011, 09:33:00 PM
wensel woodsman original. easy to sharpen, good penatrating, lots of weights, glue on and screw in mods, and the proven affective my many hunters
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Post by: Tajue17 on December 31, 2011, 10:11:00 PM
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Originally posted by joevan125:
Treeshark for me, big holes and great penetration.

Just ask the guy from Georgia who has killed 10 deer this year using one.
is that the guy on youtube with the preditor bow???

not even sure if I posted but with me it goes by what bow I'm using so the preditior has 250gr snuffers 125head w/125 steel adaptor, the Palmer has 200gr Abowyers & 1 200gr magnus 1, treadway has 200gr VPA's ,Thunderbird has 125 eclipse.
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Post by: BWD on December 31, 2011, 10:36:00 PM
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Originally posted by Tajue17:
 
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Originally posted by joevan125:
Treeshark for me, big holes and great penetration.

Just ask the guy from Georgia who has killed 10 deer this year using one.
is that the guy on youtube with the preditor bow???
 [/b]
That would be Chris Spikes...one of RC's running buddies.
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Post by: Lost Arra on December 31, 2011, 10:52:00 PM
ACE Standard
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Post by: Covey on December 31, 2011, 11:14:00 PM
Muzzy phantoms, but I sure like the looks of the Simmons Land & Tree Sharks!

Jason
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Post by: Roadkill on December 31, 2011, 11:52:00 PM
Whichever has the shortest bloodtrail after the arrow is loosed
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Post by: Jason Wheatley on January 02, 2012, 11:14:00 AM
Treesharks for me but i like the werewolf too
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Post by: longshadow on January 06, 2012, 04:20:00 PM
Grizzly 125 or Bear razorheads....

Al