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Author Topic: Broadheads for whitetail  (Read 862 times)

Offline IAhunter86

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Broadheads for whitetail
« on: March 05, 2014, 04:59:00 PM »
Hey guys, what kinds of broadheads do you use? I love the thought of oldschool 2 blades but are they as effective in dropping game quickly as 3 and 4 blades? I use grim reapers with my compound and they are amazing. Not sure im getting the FPS with my recurve to use them.

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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2014, 05:18:00 PM »
If you make certain your shot is in the Vitals and your broadhead is well sharpened you will kill many an animal.
 My favorite 2 blade and pretty resonable on price and takes an edge very well is the Zwickey line of broadheads..
 You can get them as a glue on or a screw in and 3 Rivers has them for under $26.00 1/2 dozen but some are less then that just depends on what you may want!

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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2014, 05:22:00 PM »
Love the Simmons Interceptors. Awesome flight, and they make for very short, very heavy blood trails.

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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2014, 05:28:00 PM »
I like the low profile three blades.
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Offline Nathan Killen

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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2014, 05:29:00 PM »
Simmons tiger shark is my preferred head. They cut big holes and penetrate very well.
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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2014, 05:32:00 PM »
x2 on the Zwickey's been using 2 blade eskimos for 25+ yrs. They're priced right, easy to sharpen, and they fly great.
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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2014, 05:36:00 PM »
At this point I am not sure that 3 and 4 blade heads are any more deadly than a 2 blade. I keep trying different things though to see what I like.
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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2014, 05:46:00 PM »
Zwickeys, Ace, STOS are the majority of heads that I use, and they do the job very well. Two blade heads are more than sufficient in turning deer into venison. Put them in the right place, and it is deer steak (or elk, moose, sheep, bear, etc) for dinner.
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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2014, 06:23:00 PM »
This buck went 10 yards from where I shot him. It blew right threw him, he never knew he was hit. He continued eating after the shot .(click on pic to play)
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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2014, 06:25:00 PM »
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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2014, 06:43:00 PM »
Love my 145 gr Snuffers.
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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2014, 06:52:00 PM »
Must say I love my Simmons broadheads wether it be tigers harks or the tree sharks!
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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2014, 06:54:00 PM »
Two blade stingers are my favorite
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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #13 on: March 05, 2014, 06:54:00 PM »
Grizzly 160 grain for this years buck.  He only went about 30 yards after the shot.  Have also used VPA 160 3 blades the past few years with great success and have some Interceptors I will try also.    :thumbsup:  

   
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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #14 on: March 05, 2014, 07:16:00 PM »
I've used 2 and 4 blade buzzcuts and 2 blade single bevel helix heads. The results have been the same with each...good hit=dead deer. I'm going to shoot Snuffers for turkeys this spring, and probably try them on deer next fall too.

Offline Widow's Son

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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #15 on: March 05, 2014, 07:24:00 PM »
Lots of good broadheads out there. Just make sure they're sharp.
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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #16 on: March 05, 2014, 08:49:00 PM »
All of them will kill, but you have to question which type will leave the best blood trail.  

For me, it would be 3 or 4 blade broadheads.  Not as easy to close up the wound channel as with a 2 blade.

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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #17 on: March 05, 2014, 08:54:00 PM »
Stos, Magnus II and Ribtek 125S.  All easy to get and keep sharp and all rugged as all get out.  Unfortunately the RibTeks are no longer imported.  Happily the Magnus line was picked up by Thundervalley.  I've also been eyeing the single blade Ace.  That's got longevity going for it.


 

 

 
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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2014, 08:57:00 PM »
Without any other info about bow weight, arrow weight or draw length...this is my answer.....

Deer are basically a paper grocery bag filled with shaving cream, a few tinker toys and one ball joint.....just stay away from the ball joint.  There is NO guarantee you are going to get through the ball joint with ANY head with normal weight hunting bows.  700 grain arrows out of 70# plus bows, maybe, if the animal is static at impact with weight on ball joint leg.

I'd suggest 4 blades all day long with 50# bows and up and at least 27 inch draws....maybe even lighter or shorter depending on the width of the 4 blade.

If any concern on lighter weight or shorter draw length...a good attack angle 3 blade all day long.

That's my 2 cents.
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Re: Broadheads for whitetail
« Reply #19 on: March 05, 2014, 09:12:00 PM »
Having tried several different styles and blade configurations, I have settled on three blades. They make the nastiest blood trails!
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