Sharpening Montec Broadheads

[Curtis Roberts]

I have some of the original injection moulded G5 Montec broadheads that require the diamond sharpining stone.  I got the stone and tried sharpening one for at least an hour.  After pulling my hair out I took a break.  It is still pretty dull.  I followed the instructions but just cannot get it sharp.  Any suggestions or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

[Zbearclaw]

I had a fit with it too, could usually get them nice and sharp but was almost as much mistake as skill.

Try backwards, forwards, zig zagging, sliding sideways.

Eventually you should blindly find something that hits it right, but I gave them up for that very reason.

I hate poured broadheads...

[mjdglobal]

These are pretty tough to sharpen.  They released a carbon steel version this year which I'm sure will sharpen way easier (they are also more expensive which goes against all logic, stainless is always usually more expensive.  G5 knows this is a common problem and as the Montec is an extremely popular head, they know people will buy the new carbon steel heads.)  I really like this broadhead with my compound set-up, however, when I went to buy some more this past fall, the pro shop was fresh out.  I ended up buying the NAP Hellrazor which is basically the same head.  It is made of carbon steel and sharpens real nice and easy.  I'd suggest trying the new carbon Montecs, but if you don't want to pony up the $40.00 for a pack, I can recommend the NAP Hellrazor as a great alternative.  Good luck, and if you do go with the new Montecs, let us know how they sharpen.

[pdk25]

I can get them 'reasonably sharp', but I have stopped using them.  I see that you have a 41# bow listed in your sig.  Your decision, but I would invest in any good two blade broadhead and a KME sharpener.  Takes the guesswork out if it and you should get better penentration.  If you really want a 3 blade, there are better options IMHO.  PM me if your want.

[Zbearclaw]

I agree with the others too.

I went to a VPA 3 blade.

Before going to trad I switched from montecs to slick tricks, but wouldn't recommend that for this particular setup.

Good luck.

I wish the hellrazor or snuffer ss was around before I invested a mint into the montecs.

[LKH]

I use the Montecs.  I simply make a rotary motion while holding the blade with two fingers and thumb.  I do a bit then rotate the blade.  Shot 2 bou and a muley buck with them this year and got penetration out both side on all.  Excellent blood.  I use em till I lose em.

[vtmtnman]

Belt sander to set the edge and then a large mill file,pushing the point away from you.Lay the file flat on a bench and push the head flat on it.

I never could understand how people sharpen things in a circular motion.That has never worked for me.

[Bill Carlsen]

I understand that he injection moulding and the process to liquify the steel in order to do it basically destroys the "grain" of the steel. I've been told that the steel is more or less "porous" and cannot be sharpened effectively because the edges will break down. Better to go with a real  steel  head like a Raxorcap or the new Woodsman (Terminators) or Snuffers. Your sharpening will go a lot smoother.

[Terry Green]

Originally posted by Bill Carlsen:
I understand that he injection moulding and the process to liquify the steel in order to do it basically destroys the "grain" of the steel. I've been told that the steel is more or less "porous" and cannot be sharpened effectively because the edges will break down. Better to go with a real  steel  head like a Raxorcap or the new Woodsman (Terminators) or Snuffers. Your sharpening will go a lot smoother.

Yep...injection molded heads should be trashed.

[Cootling]

Having tried just about everything, I simply cannot get the Montec carbon steel heads sharp enough to feel comfortable using them on game.

I don't think my results are worse than others.  Rather, my definition of "sharp" is pretty strict.

[rlc1959]

I tried the sharpeners from Montec . No luck either. I did get a Good Bull in New Mexico & Good Whitetail in Ill. Both fell within site , good thing as neither had much of a blood trail. Switched to Trad Equipment for this year. Looking for a new broadhead.

[vtmtnman]

Originally posted by Terry Green:
 

Originally posted by Bill Carlsen:
I understand that he injection moulding and the process to liquify the steel in order to do it basically destroys the "grain" of the steel. I've been told that the steel is more or less "porous" and cannot be sharpened effectively because the edges will break down. Better to go with a real  steel  head like a Raxorcap or the new Woodsman (Terminators) or Snuffers. Your sharpening will go a lot smoother.

Yep...injection molded heads should be trashed. [/b]

I've also had these heads break.One broke behind the head on the ferrule,and one broke a blade off inside my 3d target.I've also had the SGH's break arms off as well.I didn't want to be negative before when I posted but I agree they are junk.Will never buy another G5 head.

[Curtis Roberts]

Thanks to all, will be looking for new broadheads in the two blade design but thought I could make these work for a little bit.  Yes my current bow is #41 but don't think I'll be hunting with it.  Just shooting it for fun, till I can afford a new bow.