Rosey got me thinking

[8888blk]

After reading Rosey's letter I had to wonder are these "new breed" of broadheads any better than the origionals? Are they designed that much better to warrant the extra money and all the advertising hoopla? Woodsman vs. Elite, Magnus II vs. Stinger, Grizzly vs. Ashby. I'm not putting the new heads down I think choice is good! Just curious what tradgangers think.

[fireball31]

I think this argument has been exhausted.  If you have the money and want to spend it on broadheads buy the ahby heads, if your like me and don't have that kind of cash use what you trust and can afford.

[David Mitchell]

I think it depends on what you are hunting.  For the game I hunt the old standbys are fine.  I do not dispute Dr. Ashby's findings--not sure anybody could.  If I were going after the really really big stuff I would gear up much more than I am now.  Ashby's guidelines would be of great interest to me then.

[Java Man]

I think the higher priced heads these days, are far more expensive to produce due to manufacturing processes/materials. Some of which has probably only been available for a few years.  They may well be sharper out of the package, more durable edge, and more durable altogether.  And easier to achieve very high weights.

Java Man

[John3]

I agree Dr. Ashby knows more than most of us in regards to penetration, mass forward ect, ect...

All I know is I have never had my $18.00 per six "green" broadheads ever fail on game. They fly perfectly and are easy to sharpen. Placed properly in the vitals they will do the job everytime. I would not hesitate to take them to Africa or anywhere else to hunt.

John III

[WESTBROOK]

What Mr.Mitchell said. 95% of us will never hunt an animal that would justify an Ashby head. Put me inside 20 yds on a Cape Buff and you can bet your bisquits I'd have a few of them Hi $$ heads with me.

They have their place, just not where I usually hunt.

There are plenty of excellent "workin' man priced" heads out there that will do the job more than adequately.

Eric