Need a big head to replace my Simmons

[DaveT1963]

As much as I love my Simmons (and the blood trails they leave) I would like to find another broadhead with similar proportions (width verses length) that has a flat blade instead of concanve.  Just takes too much effort and special equipment to keep that edge on the simmons (sorry Rada doesn't even come close for me).  I enjoy being able to use a nicholson file and leather to get a razor edge.  

Anyone have any suggestions for a replacement head?  I like the grizzlies but want a wider head.

[hvyhitter]

Zephyr sasquatch is 1 9/16 wide, abowyer large bonehead 1 1/2, magnus 1 is 1 1/2. Cant think of any others but wish there were more wide heads as I like using flying meat cleavers for fast results and short blood trails.............just dont dig the new trendy skinny heads myself and use big 160 snuffers for 95% of my hunting........

[Caleb the bow breaker]

There is also a Deadhead knock off out there called a Dreadhead.  its a pretty wide head but dont have any experience with them personally.  I have some contact info for the makers if you are interested let me know

C

[Biathlonman]

Ace super express

[Brianlocal3]

Dave,
Have you tried this⬇️⬇️⬇️

 

I do mine differntly. I shoot Simmons and I can get shaving sharp in about 5min. I use a smiths sportsmans pal, and I ALWAYS steel my heads and knives but Rob has great luck with his file

[Yellow Dog]

Zwickey Delta 4 blade.

[Alexander Traditional]

I got some of the Zephyr Sirocco. They are an inch and 5/16. They fly good but they are still a wider cut than most.

[sleepyhollow]

200 grain ace is like a flying axe

[Bud B.]

Originally posted by Biathlonman:
Ace super express

[Tyler C. Moore]

Magnus classic and Zepher are both huge

[K.S.TRAPPER]

Originally posted by sleepyhollow:
200 grain ace is like a flying axe

Yep, love them easy to sharpen and best price out there. Been in business like 78 years that says a lot.

Tracy

[ymountainman]

Ace super express!!

[grouseshooter002]

The Howard Hill heads are a true 3" to 1" ratio and roughly 160gr.. They are one of the best flying heads out there.This is JMO so take it with a grain of salt.

Regards,
Grouse

[JamesKerr]

Zwickey delta, but if you're having trouble sharpening the simmons with a file try getting a chainsaw file to sharpen them with and then glue a piece of leather around a round rod (old arrow shaft, wooden dowel, etc...) and rub a small amount of toothpaste onto the leather. You should be able to get the heads pretty sharp just using the file and then stropping on the leather.

[Friend]

Big 3's have served me well.

[DaveT1963]

Friend - I am not familiar with Big 3, how carries them?

[Friend]

DaveT1963...A custom ordered VPA for Big Jim...1.5" cut.. 3 blade...300 gn...Big Jim submitted an inquiry earlier this year to justify a specific quantiy expense justification. The quantity desried was either met or exceeded within a few days.

Reference Dark Continent Forum threads...Back from Magersfontein and Back from Botswana.

[DarkTimber]

Snuffer

I sure am partial to my German Kinetic Silverflame XL's!

Bisch

[hybridbow hunter]

magnus 1 160 gr 1 1/2" wide, easy to sharpen and inexpensive or VPA 3 blades1 1/4" (wider than standard model) for more $
if you use a heavy bow, big jim 3 blades all the way....