STOS or MAGNUS

[ThePushArchery]

Just recently pulled my cedars out of the closet, and I really want to get into the woods with these things. I have 160 grain Snuffers on them now, but I think I'm a 2 blade man.

I have a "Shmorgasborg" of broadheads up for trade right now in the classifieds, and I have them up for trade for Magnus 1's 160 grain.

After using the search tool extensively, I am finding there is quite a following for STOS 2-blade.

What are your thoughts in comparing the two? Anyone try both? Thinking about changing my classifieds post to include STOS if I get some good feedback.

Thanks guys!

Matt

[Bjorn]

I shoot STOS and ABowyer Brown Bears-the BB are superior (single bevel and amazing edge) and more expensive.
Both will give you way better penetration than a Snuffer.

[Tater]

Both are great heads. I use both, the STOS has become my go to BH for Elk. Both are easy to sharpen. You won't go wrong with either in my opinion.

[SlowBowinMO]

I believe you'd find the STOS more forgiving of a poor release or strong cross wind than the Magnus.  Both are quality heads with excellent factory grinds, making sharpening a snap.  The STOS gives up 3/8" of cutting width to the Magnus though, there are always trade offs.

[screamin]

I've used both and prefer the stos. The blade and tip are thicker and much stronger. I've shot them both on accident into a block wall and the stos always seems to survive the hit. The magnus has folded at the tip a few times. The stos seems a little more accurate, probably because it is narrower. Both are good heads tho but I'll stick with the stos.

[Night Wing]

I'm another STOS broadhead fan. I shoot the 145 grain with my 37# bow and shoot the 160 grain with my 42# bow.

[elkken]

I have used both and shot animals with both. I had better killing results with the Magnus, but shot different animals with each. Stos were easier to tune and flew great every time. I have shot both the wide and regular width Magnus and both needed a bit more tuning or arrow matching. That said I would still hunt with either head with confidence, just get them sharp.

[flatlander37]

Used the STOS on Sunday to take a nice doe.  It blew right through her and stuck in the dirt.  They were easy for me to sharpen, and fly great.  I agree that you give up more width with the Magnus, but have no personal experience with them shooting at animals.

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Both are great!

[hunt it]

STOS is my favourite, if it helps any it is Magnus that makes the STOS from what I've heard.

[LookMomNoSights]

STOS!  very easy to get shaving sharp with the near perfect factory starter grinds.  They have become my favorite over 4 other major name broadheads Ive worked with.  145 gr are my favorite flavor!  PERFECT on my woodies out of my 50# recurves!  Heres some pics of some on some arrows I just built as a Thank You to a friend that I stay with when I go to Indiana for a few weeks this time of year  (not going this year,  trips to N.Y.  instead for a change) but Ill be back next year!    
 
 

[cacciatore]

Both are very good heads.Lots of guys use them in a different way;on whitetail the 3 blade Snuffer is really deadly,while the Stos is prefered for bigger animals like elk and moose,expecially for those that haven't heavy poundages.

[Bonebuster]

Drive a Magnus into the ground and damage the tip, and they will replace it.

[ThePushArchery]

Thanks guys. Lots of good info here.

Looks like the STOS is the winner in most people's books.

Great info, thank you!

[Clint B.]

I thought Mike Sohm (Magnus) also manufactured the STOS as well as the Wensel Woodsman broadheads. In that case, the quality should be similar - just different designs.

[Cherokee Scout]

I would use the STOS

[Bill Carlsen]

STOS are made by Magnus so you are really getting a variety of the same thing. The STOS has a different geometry than the other Magnus heads but the quality is the same.

[magnus]

Just to clarify I'm in no way associated with the broadhead company. They're just my favorite head. I wish I was but I'm not. They all work as long as they're razor sharp and put in the right place.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus

[YORNOC]

I use the STOS for bigger game, and Magnus for deer.  Both are excellent. STOS is brutally tough.

[carpenter]

I have shot both and prefer STOS.