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Author Topic: Magnus I or Grizzly Kodiak ????  (Read 201 times)

Offline jcprintz

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Magnus I or Grizzly Kodiak ????
« on: August 20, 2012, 09:05:00 PM »
After more years than I can count of using 3 blade broadheads with great sucess. I thought I'd give 2 blades a try. I'm shooting a 50 lb at my 27" draw Zipper with longbow limbs, Heritage 150s at 28 1/2". With different inserts I can get the 160 grain Magnus and 170 grain Grizzlies to 250 grains which gives me a 580 grain arrow.
That said, my question is for all you 2 blade guys.. Which one will do the most damage and put the most blood on the ground? Oh yeah I can't get one to fly any better than the other ( they both fly great) so that's not an issue.
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Re: Magnus I or Grizzly Kodiak ????
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2012, 09:17:00 PM »
Whichever one you can get the sharpest would be the one to use!     :wavey:   I don't have any experience with the grizzly but it's made by someone that knows how to hunt.
The Magnus have a long history of putting game on the ground and I've had good luck with them. I shoot 48 @ 27.
You can't go wrong with either head if you do your part.
Since you already own a zipper I would go with the grizzly!   :thumbsup:
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Re: Magnus I or Grizzly Kodiak ????
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2012, 09:22:00 PM »
Never shot a Grizzly but have sent some critters to .the freezer  with Magnus heads
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Re: Magnus I or Grizzly Kodiak ????
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2012, 10:05:00 PM »
Magnus 1 gets my vote for two reasons. They are wider than the grizzly, and I already have several of them.
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Re: Magnus I or Grizzly Kodiak ????
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2012, 10:12:00 PM »
They are both *excellent* heads and I have shot both.  A razor sharp edge with the correct shot placement will equal success....

Having said that, I do prefer the right bevel Grizzly for big game hunting.

YMMV

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Re: Magnus I or Grizzly Kodiak ????
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2012, 10:26:00 PM »
I prefer the single bevel grizzly. The single bevel causes a larger wound channel than a double bevel two blade, and I can get them scary sharp.
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Re: Magnus I or Grizzly Kodiak ????
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2012, 10:50:00 PM »
Have you looked into the Abowyers? IMO they are superior to both in quality and they have a nice selection of dimensions and weight.

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Re: Magnus I or Grizzly Kodiak ????
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2012, 12:11:00 AM »
whatever you can sharpen... If it is sharp then wider is better....

Personally I like the Magnus, but I have a confidence in the original eclipse Broadheads... Experience mostly, but danged if I can get any other sharper...
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Re: Magnus I or Grizzly Kodiak ????
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2012, 08:41:00 AM »
Have had both and I can get the Grizzlies sharper quicker as they come from the manufacturer with a burr already raised. I will be able to let you know how they perform after this season hopefully. But I have no doubts about them.
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Re: Magnus I or Grizzly Kodiak ????
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2012, 12:26:00 PM »
If there is some reason that you just have to have the extra penetration of the Grizzly then I believe you would be well served with the larger Magnus.

You'll consistently blow it right through deer so you might as well go with bigger.
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Re: Magnus I or Grizzly Kodiak ????
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2012, 12:32:00 PM »
Is the Magnus larger than the Kodiak? Width plus length may give the Kodiak the edge. Edge? Sharp, eh?
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Re: Magnus I or Grizzly Kodiak ????
« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2012, 02:38:00 PM »
Both equal as a tool.  I like Magnus because they are easier to sharpen- I can get one razor sharp in less than 5 minutes- and even in the field.
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Re: Magnus I or Grizzly Kodiak ????
« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2012, 09:50:00 PM »
I'm quite impressed with the newer Grizzly broadheads. They fly great and sharpen easily !!!  :thumbsup:  Bill Dunn has really made some nice improvements.

I'm not suprised, everything he builds is top notch !!!  :notworthy:  


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