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Author Topic: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".  (Read 7069 times)

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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #20 on: January 07, 2017, 10:48:00 AM »
Zwickey 4- and 2-blade deltas, STOS two blades, Abowyer single bevel Brown Bears and Wensel Woodsmans and Snuffers for turkeys.

Have been shooting Zwickeys for more than 40 years and will always have some in my quiver.  Played around with STOS and Abowyers.  I've killed a few critters with them and they also do an excellent job. Usually have one or the other of them in my quiver as well. I like to punch a bigger hole in turkeys so use the three-blade Woodsmans or Snuffers for them.

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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #21 on: January 07, 2017, 10:57:00 AM »
After trying a bunch of different kinds, I have settled on the original glue-on Woodsman broadheads for deer, and coyotes -- and Grizzly single bevel for hogs.

But, I do still think that Bear Razorheads, Ace broadheads  and Zwicky Deltas are all excellent classic two-blades.

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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #22 on: January 07, 2017, 10:59:00 AM »
VPA 200gn 3 blade. Fly quiet, sharpen easily, built like a tank, and look good too!
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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #23 on: January 07, 2017, 11:11:00 AM »
Eskimos, Deltas, Ace, Bear, Magnus......been around a long time.
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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #24 on: January 07, 2017, 11:17:00 AM »
Been a Zwickey fan for 45 Years; the Delta the best, for the above mentioned reasons. I like large entrance and exit holes. The only head I prefer as much, or more, is the large Snuffer. Almost always carry both in my quiver, and prefer the Snuffer in early season and when there is no snow. The Snuffer and the 4 blade Deltas are the best, IMO, if your shot is "Off the Mark";they DO leave a blood trail.  Hears so much good about the Simmons that I'm going to break my habit next season and try them.
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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #25 on: January 07, 2017, 11:19:00 AM »
Been a Zwickey fan for 45 Years; the Delta the best, for the above mentioned reasons. I like large entrance and exit holes. The only head I prefer as much, or more, is the large Snuffer. Almost always carry both in my quiver, and prefer the Snuffer in early season and when there is no snow. The Snuffer and the 4 blade Deltas are the best, IMO, if your shot is "Off the Mark";they DO leave a blood trail.  Hears so much good about the Simmons that I'm going to break my habit next season and try them.
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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #26 on: January 07, 2017, 11:27:00 AM »
Zwickey Delta 4 blades.  I can get them sharp pretty easy, they fly good, leave big holes and are affordable. I've had good results with them, so, see no reason to change.
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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #27 on: January 07, 2017, 11:32:00 AM »
I have a bunch - I too like the "look" of a broadhead as I believe they all will perform well if tuned and sharpened.  I've put Zwickey Deltas, Woodsmans, big Snuffers, Simmons Landsharks, and even a Magnus 2 blade through deer.  All worked well.  My favorites are the Woodsmans and Snuffers - mainly for ease of sharpening and excellent results.
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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #28 on: January 07, 2017, 11:42:00 AM »
After reading all ashby's stuff I was sold on the single bevel broadheads... I really enjoyed the tuffheads but tried the grizzlies this year and found them super easy to sharpen, shoot great and preformed beautifully. With a lower poundage   (49lb longbow) they had no trouble with bone. I've also witnessed them hit smaller trees (a couple inches in diameter) and split them 8-9" in either direction of the entry.
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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #29 on: January 07, 2017, 11:57:00 AM »
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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #30 on: January 07, 2017, 12:24:00 PM »
I agree that most coc broad heads will work well. I've killed bear, deer and elk with Zwickey Eskimos, Magnus Stingers, Woodsman, Bear Razorheads, Snuffers, and Simmons Tigersharks. Shooting Tigersharks right now but will be carrying them and 175 grain Woodsman on my hog hunt in 2 weeks.

I like the copious blood trails left by the Tigersharks.
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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #31 on: January 07, 2017, 12:38:00 PM »
I just switched to Silver Flame 180grain double bevel heads. Could not pass up the closeout price on the website. They fly like darts and are scary sharp.

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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #32 on: January 07, 2017, 12:55:00 PM »
Simmons Landsharks....they fly great for me and are easy to sharpen and leave massive holes
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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #33 on: January 07, 2017, 01:02:00 PM »
As always, you guys show me a diversity of things that work!! Great to see that people like switching up. It only shows me that traditional bowhunting is thriving with each passing year. And KAZ,,,What a buck and thanks you for sharing! Was looking for such postings here!! You guys are great!
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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #34 on: January 07, 2017, 01:02:00 PM »
Was shooting Woodsmams. Then I got the Hill bug and wanted to try a back quiver so I went with a Zwickey Eskimo. For ease of drawing from the back quiver.
Well, the back quiver didn't work so well for me. But I really liked the Zwickeys. Quiet In flight easier to sharpen, accurate and. Cheap!
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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #35 on: January 07, 2017, 01:19:00 PM »
Right now, VPA 200 3 blades for better blood trails. So far...maybe.   :D  They are pretty durable, 5 deer and a cat with this one on #1 arrow. Easy peasy to sharpen, nothing to not like yet....

Previous 30 years Zwickey Deltas, love the 2 blades, but cant get aux. blades as sharp as I like on the 4s
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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #36 on: January 07, 2017, 01:21:00 PM »
This was my first year with trad gear and I shot the VPA 3 blades. I killed a fallow doe and the performance was great, good blood trail, no complaints. My new bow should be here Monday and I'll see what weight tip I end up with after tuning. If I have to buy new broadheads I'm looking really hard at the Zwickeys. I like the way those old 2 blade heads look and hear nothing but good things.

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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #37 on: January 07, 2017, 01:26:00 PM »
I  use to shot  Deltas but found Magnus 125 2 blades fly much better for me.

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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #38 on: January 07, 2017, 01:34:00 PM »
Simmons Tiger Sharks

Reason excellence blood trails on everything I shot and on marginally hit deer.

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Re: Which broadhead do you use and why? "Broadhead roll call".
« Reply #39 on: January 07, 2017, 01:39:00 PM »
Original Woodsman or Snuffer. I also like the Zwickey Delta 2 blade but with my current setup and shafts, the 170g weight underspines my shafts. Now shooting the 125 Woodsman's and Sunffers. The 3-blades are a no-brainer to sharpen to a super sharp edge, fly great and cut big holes.
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