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Post by jajwrigh on Aug 24, 2021 23:32:44 GMT -5
What broadheads are you using on your crossbows? I am also curious to hear your experiences on game with fixed blades vs expandables.
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Post by tine-n-spur on Aug 25, 2021 4:16:56 GMT -5
As I have said before on this subject, I have used both. The Excalibur bolt cutter fixed blade was a good Broadhead, I also tried the 150 grain Slick Trick, which was a good head. I never thought of trying a mechanical until my son suggested I try the 150 grain 3 inch Swhacker. The Swhacker is all I have used since,it is devastating on all I have shot with it.There are dozens of different broad heads and each have their following.Which ever you choose shot placement is the key to a quick and ethical recovery.Of course this is just my opinion and others will differ.
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Aug 25, 2021 6:31:46 GMT -5
I use muzzy fixed 3 blade 1-1/8. I prefer pass thru verses big cuts that don't pass thru. I used rage for two years and throw then in the garbage. To me the Rage did a good job at entry and good blood at first, but 30 to 50 yards out I had the blood just stop. I found the buck and it was full of blood, but no lower exit hole per a pass thru. The Rage hit a rib bone and destroyed the Rage. Buck was walking away and put a few inches behind the shoulder. I will not shot mechanicals today. None fit my specifications.
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Post by tine-n-spur on Aug 25, 2021 8:53:31 GMT -5
I use muzzy fixed 3 blade 1-1/8. I prefer pass thru verses big cuts that don't pass thru. I used rage for two years and throw then in the garbage. To me the Rage did a good job at entry and good blood at first, but 30 to 50 yards out I had the blood just stop. I found the buck and it was full of blood, but no lower exit hole per a pass thru. The Rage hit a rib bone and destroyed the Rage. Buck was walking away and put a few inches behind the shoulder. I will not shot mechanicals today. Non fit my specifications. |
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Post by tine-n-spur on Aug 25, 2021 9:02:42 GMT -5
I use muzzy fixed 3 blade 1-1/8. I prefer pass thru verses big cuts that don't pass thru. I used rage for two years and throw then in the garbage. To me the Rage did a good job at entry and good blood at first, but 30 to 50 yards out I had the blood just stop. I found the buck and it was full of blood, but no lower exit hole per a pass thru. The Rage hit a rib bone and destroyed the Rage. Buck was walking away and put a few inches behind the shoulder. I will not shot mechanicals today. Non fit my specifications. I have not had a problem with complete pass-through on any critter that I have shot with the Swhacker, admittedly just deer and coyotes. One deer that I harvested last year I shot at 60 yards, not a shot that I would normally take but for some reason I felt confident. It was complete pass-through and cut two ribs deer recovered within 20 yards. Was it a fluke maybe,maybe not.Just relaying my experience not trying to convince anyone of anything. |
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Aug 25, 2021 9:25:40 GMT -5
I use muzzy fixed 3 blade 1-1/8. I prefer pass thru verses big cuts that don't pass thru. I used rage for two years and throw then in the garbage. To me the Rage did a good job at entry and good blood at first, but 30 to 50 yards out I had the blood just stop. I found the buck and it was full of blood, but no lower exit hole per a pass thru. The Rage hit a rib bone and destroyed the Rage. Buck was walking away and put a few inches behind the shoulder. I will not shot mechanicals today. Non fit my specifications. I have not had a problem with complete pass-through on any critter that I have shot with the Swhacker, admittedly just deer and coyotes. One deer that I harvested last year I shot at 60 yards, not a shot that I would normally take but for some reason I felt confident. It was complete pass-through and cut two ribs deer recovered within 20 yards. Was it a fluke maybe,maybe not.Just relaying my experience not trying to convince anyone of anything. Me either. I just posted one issue concern I had. It might be a Rage issue with the long blades. The shot was 10 yards so a lot of kinetic energy at the broadhead and bone at that range. Since the broadhead broke it was hard to tell what happened. My key is the 1-1/8 size. I prefer the smaller so it can pass thru bone and or reflect off and in-between bones if needed. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 25, 2021 9:35:44 GMT -5
I've pretty well used 100 grain NAP Spitfires ever since I started hunting with a crossbow. They have served me well.
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Post by jajwrigh on Aug 25, 2021 11:16:58 GMT -5
I've pretty well used 100 grain NAP Spitfires ever since I started hunting with a crossbow. They have served me well. I have been eyeballing the 125gr since I made this original post. |
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Post by omegahunter on Aug 25, 2021 12:04:31 GMT -5
Started using the 100 grain Slick Trick Grizz. When I ran out of the Gen 1's, I was about to buy the Gen 2's when I saw the 150 Slick Trick Cross Tricks. That is what I have shot ever since.
I do take the time to spin tune the heads to the shafts so that they hit exactly where the field points do.
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Post by old3arrows on Aug 25, 2021 12:23:51 GMT -5
MeatEater had a really good podcast a few weeks back with an expert on broadheads. he has done all of his own studies and research and funded himself the entire time. He had some really good info on there!
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Post by jajwrigh on Sept 13, 2021 20:22:59 GMT -5
As I have said before on this subject, I have used both. The Excalibur bolt cutter fixed blade was a good Broadhead, I also tried the 150 grain Slick Trick, which was a good head. I never thought of trying a mechanical until my son suggested I try the 150 grain 3 inch Swhacker. The Swhacker is all I have used since,it is devastating on all I have shot with it.There are dozens of different broad heads and each have their following.Which ever you choose shot placement is the key to a quick and ethical recovery.Of course this is just my opinion and others will differ. I ordered some 150gr 3 inch Swhackers too! All of the videos and reviews that I have seen have been devastating. I have a few different broadheads and weights to test out now! 👍🏼 |
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Post by scrub-buster on Sept 13, 2021 21:31:00 GMT -5
I had a bad experience with expandable points from a crossbow. I've used Muzzy ever since. Never saw a need for a bigger hole than a muzzy makes.
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Post by esshup on Sept 13, 2021 21:31:28 GMT -5
As I have said before on this subject, I have used both. The Excalibur bolt cutter fixed blade was a good Broadhead, I also tried the 150 grain Slick Trick, which was a good head. I never thought of trying a mechanical until my son suggested I try the 150 grain 3 inch Swhacker. The Swhacker is all I have used since,it is devastating on all I have shot with it.There are dozens of different broad heads and each have their following.Which ever you choose shot placement is the key to a quick and ethical recovery.Of course this is just my opinion and others will differ. I ordered some 150gr 3 inch Swhackers too! All of the videos and reviews that I have seen have been devastating. I have a few different broadheads and weights to test out now! 👍🏼 The only thing I don't like about them is not a good blood leaking hole on impact. Other than that, I have had VERY good results with ones identical to them. IIRC I was using a 2 blade, 2" or 2 1/2" cut. |
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Post by 36fan on Oct 6, 2021 11:29:54 GMT -5
I was using G5 T3s; however, G5 quit making them and replaced them with G5 Deadmeats. I only have 1 of the T3s left, so I'm switching to Deadmeats this year.
I'm not a fan of the rear opening style of expandales like the rage. That's a lot of energy loss just to fully open the blades.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Oct 6, 2021 11:48:04 GMT -5
I was using G5 T3s; however, G5 quit making them and replaced them with G5 Deadmeats. I only have 1 of the T3s left, so I'm switching to Deadmeats this year. I'm not a fan of the rear opening style of expandales like the rage. That's a lot of energy loss just to fully open the blades. Really liked the T3s. I’ve used G5 heads for a long time now. Haven’t switched to deadmeats yet only because I found a good deal on the Havocs and bought a few packs of those. Use them in both my bow and crossbow. |
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Post by 36fan on Oct 6, 2021 12:05:23 GMT -5
I was using G5 T3s; however, G5 quit making them and replaced them with G5 Deadmeats. I only have 1 of the T3s left, so I'm switching to Deadmeats this year. I'm not a fan of the rear opening style of expandales like the rage. That's a lot of energy loss just to fully open the blades. Really liked the T3s. I’ve used G5 heads for a long time now. Haven’t switched to deadmeats yet only because I found a good deal on the Havocs and bought a few packs of those. Use them in both my bow and crossbow. The new "clip" is supposed to be more secure. I never had issues with the old style; however, I also always checked to make sure the blades were still clipped in after I got into the stand on all my broadheads in the quiver. Several times I had a blade come loose on the way in. I used the T3s in both my bow and crossbow. I want to switch to a fixed blade for my bow, but I've had some issues getting in tuned in with a fixed blade. |
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Post by ms660 on Oct 6, 2021 22:40:16 GMT -5
100 grain Slick Trick Viper Tricks or 100 grain NAP Spitfires
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