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Author Topic: STOS or MAGNUS  (Read 618 times)

Offline ThePushArchery

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STOS or MAGNUS
« on: October 20, 2010, 10:09:00 PM »
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!

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Offline Bjorn

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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2010, 10:14:00 PM »
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.

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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2010, 10:17:00 PM »
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.
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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2010, 11:06:00 PM »
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.
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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2010, 11:46:00 PM »
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.

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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2010, 11:59:00 PM »
I'm another STOS broadhead fan. I shoot the 145 grain with my 37# bow and shoot the 160 grain with my 42# bow.
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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2010, 11:59:00 PM »
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.
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Offline flatlander37

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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2010, 01:00:00 AM »
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.
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Offline Benny Nganabbarru

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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2010, 05:03:00 AM »
Both are great!
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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2010, 06:37:00 AM »
STOS is my favourite, if it helps any it is Magnus that makes the STOS from what I've heard.
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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2010, 06:53:00 AM »
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!  :thumbsup:  
 
 

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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2010, 07:04:00 AM »
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.
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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2010, 07:09:00 AM »
Drive a Magnus into the ground and damage the tip, and they will replace it.

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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2010, 08:07:00 AM »
Thanks guys. Lots of good info here.

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

Great info, thank you!

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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2010, 08:11:00 AM »
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.

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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #15 on: October 21, 2010, 08:17:00 AM »
I would use the STOS
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Offline Bill Carlsen

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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #16 on: October 21, 2010, 08:23:00 AM »
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.
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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #17 on: October 21, 2010, 09:01:00 AM »
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.

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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #18 on: October 21, 2010, 04:06:00 PM »
I use the STOS for bigger game, and Magnus for deer.  Both are excellent. STOS is brutally tough.
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Re: STOS or MAGNUS
« Reply #19 on: October 21, 2010, 05:41:00 PM »
I have shot both and prefer STOS.
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