Glue on broadhead/screw-in insert question

[backpacker]

I would like to come up with a 200 grain combination.  Would it be better to use a 160 grain broadhead with a 43 grain aluminum insert or a 125 grain broadhead with a 75 grain steel insert?  

I'm guessing the steel insert would be stronger but does a broadhead lose strength when removing steel to get from 160 to 125 grains?  I recall reading a thread where the durability of a 160 grain Snuffer was unquestionable but not so with the 125.

I'm considering either a Magnus or Ace broadhead.
Magnus MA I (160 grains) + 43 alum insert
Magnus MA II (125 grains) + 75 steel insert
Ace standard (160 grains) + 43 alum insert
Ace standard (125 grains) + 75 steel insert

Which would be the best route?

[JARHEAD1371]

I'm tagging in. I have the same question about this. If you don't mind, I'll add in the option of TI inserts as well. I'm looking at a 145 gr Bonehead and a 50 gr TI insert. I'm not a big fan of how much the TI inserts are (about $20 per 3) but I want the combo to be bomb proof.

I don't mean to hijack the thread, Admin feel free to delete if needed.

[Biathlonman]

I've heard of a lot of aluminum insert failure but have never experienced one myself.  I would think that the steel would be a better option, unless you bite the bullet and buy one piece machined heads.

[Charlie Lamb]

I would chose the insert which enhanced arrow tune and forget about strength issues. In all my years in this sport, insert failure has never been an issue.( I go back to a time when there were no screw in inserts) As a matter of fact I can't remember any.

[Charlie Lamb]

I would chose the insert which enhanced arrow tune and forget about strength issues. In all my years in this sport, insert failure has never been an issue.( I go back to a time when there were no screw in inserts) As a matter of fact I can't remember any.

[Possum Head]

Good question.My experience with aluminum insert failure has been from galling and this can be prevented with a tiny bit of anti seize. My choice would be a heavier head as the two bladed varieties are subject to bend at the tip on impacting hard objects. That said my favorite set up allows me to incorporate a 100 gr. brass insert coupled with a 175 gr. head.

[LongbowArchitect]

Check out the 200gr 2-blade Cutthroat and VPA single bevel screw-in broadheads. They're CNC machined from a single piece of high strength steel. They spin true and have tanto tips to prevent curling.

[CoachBGriff]

Based on what Charlie said, I would pick the broadhead I wanted, and then use the insert that gives you the appropriate tune.