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Post by firstwd on Sept 26, 2015 21:19:44 GMT -5
I am afraid that I might regret this question, but here goes. I re-entered the vertical bow world this weekend. See hunt-indiana.com/thread/54210/product-bowtechI am now a proud owner of a Diamond Infinite Edge Pro set at 54.1 lbs on the digital scale at the shop, and the spec sheet has it at 310 fps. My question is simple, and probably a complicated mess all at the same time. What broad heads would you guys recommend for this set up? |
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Post by swilk on Sept 26, 2015 21:27:43 GMT -5
Ford vs Chevy.... Lol.
I have shot a 2 blade rage for several years and been very happy.
There are many quality heads on the market both fixed and mechanical and there are just as many opinions on which ones are best.... Can't really go wrong with any that you can put through the heart or lungs of a deer.
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Post by freedomhunter on Sept 26, 2015 21:40:47 GMT -5
G5 Montecs
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Post by firstwd on Sept 26, 2015 21:47:46 GMT -5
Honestly, I have only ever used fixed blade heads, from solid 2 blades, 3 blades, and even 4 blades at one point. It's been more than a decade since Ive been able to actually shoot a vertical bow and I had never shot carbon arrows until last night. I didn't know if these tiny arrows did well with fixed blades or if they prefer the sleeker mechanical heads?
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Post by firstwd on Sept 26, 2015 22:18:25 GMT -5
Ford vs Chevy.... Lol. I have shot a 2 blade rage for several years and been very happy. There are many quality heads on the market both fixed and mechanical and there are just as many opinions on which ones are best.... Can't really go wrong with any that you can put through the heart or lungs of a deer. Completely agree with shot placement being paramount. I found out real quick that I have loads of bad form issues to remedy before I take it to the woods. |
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Post by scrub-buster on Sept 26, 2015 22:23:41 GMT -5
I always used muzzy 3 blades with my compound. They did fine on the skinny carbon arrows.
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Sept 26, 2015 22:59:03 GMT -5
I like Magnus Stinger Buzzcuts myself. It truly is a personal choice.
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Post by 36fan on Sept 27, 2015 8:44:03 GMT -5
I keep going back and forth between mechanicals and fixed blade. I used the G5 T3s mechanicals for a couple of years and currently only have one left. I needed to get another set, and I was going back and forth between getting more T3s with their much larger cutting diameter, or switching back to the simplicity of a fixed blade.
I decided the mechanicals are just one more moving part that can go wrong, and went with the foolproof design of a fixed blade. I bought a pack of 100 gr G5 Montecs and a pack of Cabelas Copperhead "Crossbow" replaceable blade broadheads (which look VERY similar to G5 Strikers).
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Post by Huntnfreak on Sept 27, 2015 8:56:05 GMT -5
I still shoot Zwickey Eskimo 125 gr. 4 blade with carbon arrows and have no problems!! It is all about shot placement and staying within your effective range with any head!!
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Post by esshup on Sept 27, 2015 12:48:49 GMT -5
I switched to mechanicals about 12 years ago and never looked back. The tuning/wind planning issues that I had with the fixed broadheads are gone.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2015 14:25:53 GMT -5
i agree with essup did the same thing tried more than a few mechanicals shot the rage,s for a few yrs but could not keep the blades closed would really iratate me . shoot spitfires now and love them never ever open in your quiver. never lost a deer yet using them . knock on wood,,, try them and don,t look back.
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Post by windingwinds on Sept 27, 2015 15:38:52 GMT -5
I switched from Muzzy's to montec g5s. I've been known to take shots at squirrels when taunted by the little tree rats. Muzzy thin blades were breaking too often, the Montecs are more rigid. Reason I don't use mechanical broadhead is because if you hit a bit of weed before it reaches deer, boom off goes the broadhead and you miss deer. My property is pretty thick with brush so errors need to be minimized if possible.
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Post by mattbrewer on Sept 27, 2015 21:11:43 GMT -5
QAD Exxodus
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Post by firstwd on Sept 27, 2015 21:16:44 GMT -5
That is what I have on my daughter's crossbow. Two years ago I missed a turkey and planted the bolt 3/4 of an inch past the head into an 8" diameter cherry tree. One tiny knick was the only damage. |
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Post by johnc911 on Sept 27, 2015 23:17:43 GMT -5
If i still had the bow i would choose Magnus !!
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Post by deadeer on Sept 27, 2015 23:34:23 GMT -5
I had two seasons with the Rage 2" shooting a vertical. Big blood trails and short recoveries for sure. Same poi between field points and these. Did not care for one and done on hits. Did not like hitting a shoulder and having the arrow stop and fall out, BH destroyed. Did not like hitting some grass and having the arrow tumble. So when going to crossbow, switched to highly recommended Slick Tricks for durability. Have been impressed with effectiveness and durability. Shot a doe straight down breaking her spine and the broad head is still in my quiver after a resharpen job.
Jay
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Post by parrothead on Sept 28, 2015 5:12:44 GMT -5
Magnus Snuffers for me. Free life time replacement and easy to sharpen.
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Post by boonechaser on Sept 28, 2015 14:17:13 GMT -5
I always say whatever shoots good out of your setup. Myself, I too shoot the RAGE 2 blade 100 gr. just for the fact that there is no adjustments I need to make from field tip to broad head. Probably taken 25 plus deer with them and no problem's noted.
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Post by bonecollector23 on Oct 2, 2015 11:14:36 GMT -5
I shoot G5 Montecs. Love these broadheads. That are accurate and are much more capable of shooting through the shoulder cartilage on a questionable shot. I am not going to mention any brands, but I have seen a certain very popular mechanical hit the cartilage of the shoulder and fall out. We have it on video. The shot was taken at 10 yards with a new bow. This buck ended up being shot later and the broadhead didn't even break into the cartilage. It barely left a scar. I would never shoot a mechanical broadhead again. I have had success with them but I would not go back. Just my opinion
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Post by bowonlykindofguy1 on Oct 2, 2015 12:47:52 GMT -5
I think its like patterning a shotgun shoot several types and see what flies the best. Then like someone else stated,consider the vegetation or lack of it as to whether u should use fixed or mechanicals
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