Crimson Talon Broadheads

[ranger 3]

Does anyone use Crimson Talon Broad heads with trad gear? I seen a couple of hogs shot with a compound using these and it was a awesome blood trail.

Howard

[wifishkiller]

I had a buddy shoot a doe with them.  Needless to say that was the last time he used them.

[MikeC]

I've got two if you want them, just send me $5.00 for shipping and you can have them.

[ranger 3]

Mike what don't you like about them?

[j yenney]

traditional bows are too slow for the blade design.

[Mike Orton]

When I shot training wheels years ago I shot the Crimson Talons.  I thought they were a fine head but certainly they perform best at 280 fps or above.  Company president Scott Mackie is about as fine a man as you'll come across, a real gentleman.  

That said I personally feel the Crimson Talon is best used on deer sized or smaller game, as the ferrule is not overly strong.  The design was well thought out but the materials used are just not strong enough for traditional archery.  Think of a Muzzy w/ a twist.  Aluminum ferrules just don't have the durability to plow through heavy bone at low speed w/ a heavy arrow.

Honestly though, I don't believe Crimson Talons were built to accomodate Traditional archery.  They are best suited with Training Wheels.  

[MikeC]

The ferrule or body is not stronge at all.

[buck-tamer00]

thier venoms and crocs look pretty cool though, wouldnt know how well they work though, crimsons are more like eye candy from what i heard.

[j yenney]

This year I called a cow elk in for my brother in law at 15 yards,I dont have enough room for the whole story but I can say I was throughly dissapointed in the broadhead and would not recommend them to anybody for any bow, (and he made a pretty good shot) the broadhead came apart upon impact.

[ranger 3]

Thanks all for your comments. You convinced me to stay away from them.

Howard

[bayoulongbowman]

Not very good cut on contact BH...p$$$ poor pentration, compared to others..not very tuff...lots better out there...

[owlbait]

Check the spin direction built into the head. Is it compatible with your fletching? Mine wasn't head did not fly well, so it did not penetrate well. Didn't like them.

[Terry Green]

I've seen a half dozen that were ran into or through deer in TX, and they are not very durable boys.  One shot heads at the most.