Magnus 1 Four Blade

[wv lungbuster]

Just wanted some opinions on this broadhead...

[Charlie Lamb]

I think it's a classic. Have used it since it was a Zwickey Delta with a slot milled in it for the bleeder.
Depending on what you hunt with it and the set up you use it out of, you may want to think about it some.

I'm shooting 575- 600+ grain arrows at about 180 fps. No problems with penetration on even the bigger stuff.

[Charlie Lamb]

Oh yeah! Rugged, easy to sharpen, quality manufacture and reasonable price.
             

[Ted Fry]

Why did I know Charlie would wake up for this one  

[Guru]

It's a great BH that will do anything you need it to do....

Wide and 4bl= good stuff    

[robtattoo]

Easy to sharpen, quiet, flies great, leaves a BIG hole & tough as nails. Can't find a fault with 'em myself.  

[wv lungbuster]

Thanks for the info guys I thought it would be a great head. I will be mounting them on douglas fir arrows.  
Does the point taper hold the bleeder in place.

[Charlie Lamb]

Wow Ted, am I that predictable?    


""Does the point taper hold the bleeder in place.""

Not sure what that means. You'll need to "slot" the taper a little to get the bleeder in place.
Usually there will be a little excess hot melt get in the slot when mounting and I just heat the bleeder slightly and insert it. The hot melt holds it in place.

[tomyhawk]

Ok  Charlie pardon my ignorance but, What does " since it was a Zwicky Delta " mean.
Did I miss something ?
 

[Charlie Lamb]

Tommy... it's part of the history/evolution of the Magnus I.

Originally Mike Sohm slotted Zwickey Deltas to accept a bleeder blade. I'm not sure of the exact process, but that's what he did.

Side note... at the same time Fred Asbell down in Colorado was doing the same thing, which is where I got my first broadheads of that style.

I don't know if Fred thought it just wasn't worth it or what, but when he found out Mike was doing it too, he started just getting the heads from Mike...and so did I.

There was a little squawking from Zwickey aimed at Mike Sohm who eventually started manufacturing the whole broadhead... making it slightly larger in the process.

I worked very closely with Mike in the early days and watched the broadhead line evolve.

[James Wrenn]

Since sooner or later I am going to run out of my beloved Simmons I have been looking replacements.The 4blade Magnus one is in the running.    I think it and the Deltas are about my only choices in large heads right now.This trend of every new head going smaller instead of larger today sucks for some of us.  

[James Wrenn]

btw..Where is a good place to find the 4 blades.I see the two blades for sale at a couple places but never see a place to buy the 4 blade heads. thanks

[tarponnut]

They work great on hogs and are easy to sharpen.

[SpankyNeal]

James KK has the 4 blades listed in the catalog and they were on the website before the remodel, so i'm sure they still have them. I think Braveheart has them as well.

Ken

[James Wrenn]

thanks Ken.I ordered some to try out.

[Brian P.]

I like them, but wish they would make a heavier version. Why dont they put slots in the 160 Gr Mag I 2 blade?

 I much prefer the thicker tip on the 160 gr 2 blade vs. the 135 gr gr 2 blade.

BP

[Bear]

I have set of them and would like to use them, but I'm shooting a lighter bow this year.

Can anyone tell me FROM EXPERIENCE if 550 grains moving 166 fps will push these hatchets through a deer?

[Guru]

Yes

[Bear]

Thank you.  

[Ted Fry]

Naw Charlie , I just know that you love that set up, still remember hunting with you and Pete , both of you swore by that broadhead. I also remember the big hole and great blood trail it left when Pete shot a doe.