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Author Topic: Magnus head rumor??? True or False  (Read 922 times)

Offline Caleb the bow breaker

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Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« on: October 24, 2010, 10:12:00 PM »
I have heard in a couple different places that Magnus is getting ready to phase out heavy snuffers and possibly all snuffers. Has anybody heard this and what does everybody know about it.  I find it hard to believe there is any truth to it.  Snuffers are very popular and cant see how Magnus could afford to give it up.

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Offline varmint101

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2010, 10:15:00 PM »
No, the welder they used went out of business.  I'm not sure where they are in the process, but they will be getting a new weld shop or being able to do it in house
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Offline Shedrock

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2010, 10:16:00 PM »
?

I have never shot Snuffers. Been using Woodsmans for the past several years, good head, have never needed to try the Snuffers.
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Offline Caleb the bow breaker

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2010, 10:19:00 PM »
whoooooo.  Thats a huge sigh of relief Varmint101

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Offline OS

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2010, 11:46:00 PM »
Amen I love those Big Snuffers!!!!!
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Offline Bjorn

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2010, 11:50:00 PM »
Fortunately there are some really good alternatives if the snuffers do crap out.

Offline widow sax

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2010, 01:43:00 AM »
I agree there is some other good heads and woodsman elites are one of them and I am using them this year. I like Magnus a first class company so Im shure they will come u with another way to get them welded.   Widow

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2010, 05:48:00 AM »
There is a bigger market for the garbage heads they shoot off compounds, so i would not like to loose any good heads if at all possible.
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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2010, 08:09:00 AM »
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Offline Eugene Slagle

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2010, 08:23:00 AM »
I would hope that they do keep the Snuffer line by obtaining a new source to perform the welds, outside of the Woodsmans I have on my carbons Snuffers have always resided on many of my hunting arrows since the 80's.
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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2010, 08:40:00 AM »
Snuffers are not welded. They are copper brazed. (not being picky, just supplying the facts) The brazing process takes place during heat treating so I'm sure Magnus won't go without a heat treater.
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Offline Caleb the bow breaker

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2010, 04:21:00 PM »
any current news on this topic?

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2010, 04:59:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Charlie Lamb:
Snuffers are not welded. They are copper brazed. (not being picky, just supplying the facts) The brazing process takes place during heat treating so I'm sure Magnus won't go without a heat treater.
For what that's worth.
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 Arc welding is too hot, the temper of the steel is put at risk. Brazing can be performed with a kiln where cooling times can be controlled.
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Offline greg fields

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2010, 05:03:00 PM »
I hope not.  Still have some of the old 160's that I have been shooting for years....  Tough head and hope it stays around.

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2010, 05:14:00 PM »
I saw on another forum where the owner of magnus posted that their line of "traditional maseries and traditional original snuffer broadheads" are up for sale.  The company will continue to produce the heads but will sell the lines to another manufacturer.  The owner went on to say the company would be focusing on the stinger, buzzcut, bullhead, and snuffer ss models.

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #15 on: December 15, 2010, 05:15:00 PM »
By the way, that announcement was made on 11/28/10.

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #16 on: December 15, 2010, 05:51:00 PM »
When I smoked cigarettes, it seemed like every brand I got hooked on was discontinued. Now it's happening to my favorite broadheads! Hopefully I have enough to last.
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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #17 on: December 15, 2010, 06:09:00 PM »
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When I smoked cigarettes, it seemed like every brand I got hooked on was discontinued. Now it's happening to my favorite broadheads! Hopefully I have enough to last.
I had that problem with brunette Irish girl's ,I Had to switch to a blonde.     :goldtooth:
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Offline Butch Speer

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #18 on: December 15, 2010, 06:11:00 PM »
I saw the same thread as str8jct. Mike Sohm caught quite a bit of flack over it.
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Offline Caleb the bow breaker

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Re: Magnus head rumor??? True or False
« Reply #19 on: December 15, 2010, 10:53:00 PM »
So what is a guy going to do for a moderately priced 160 grain three blade head if he makes the woodsman too????  I personally dont want to spend 8-10 bucks a piece for broadheads.  Not upset just looking for and alternative at this point
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