Best Broadheads?

[Austinsmm]

What are the best broadheads? Im shooting the 100 grain Thunderheads with a Carbon Element RKT Bow. Im hoping it is enough to put down a bear. I have a few spots in mind to put up a treestand or blind to get one.

[bankwalker]

I vote Slick Tricks in the magnum variety

[jgrimes]

Shuttle T's! Everyone has their own preference when it comes to broadheads, so you're bound to get a variety of different responses. Go with a head that's sharp 

[PolarBear]

You can't go wrong with either Slick Tricks or Shuttle T's! 

[RadSav]

Shuttle T's! Everyone has their own preference when it comes to broadheads, so you're bound to get a variety of different responses. Go with a head that's sharp 

If you want a head that is sharp why did you recommend the Shuttle T   

Austinsmm - You have plenty there to take bear.  And then some!

[jgrimes]

Shuttle T's! Everyone has their own preference when it comes to broadheads, so you're bound to get a variety of different responses. Go with a head that's sharp 

If you want a head that is sharp why did you recommend the Shuttle T   

Austinsmm - You have plenty there to take bear.  And then some!

Like I said Austinsmm, everyone has their preference. Some people don't like the way that Trophy Taker packages their heads. I use the ones out of the package for tuning and replace the blades when it's time to hunt. Good luck in your pursuit for a bear with your bow. Looking forward to pics and a story!

[D-Rock425]

Wac'ems, slick tricks, innerloc's new bat broadhead is good too.  You have lots of options in broadheads these days and all will work with a well placed arrow.

[SCRUBS]

I`m with RadSav, the heads you are using now will get the job done.

[Jellymon]

Last three packages of shuttle t,s I have bought shaved the hair on my arm, seem plenty sharp to me.

[BOWHUNTER45]

I am with Bowhunter45.... 100 GR WASP BOSS .....Simple ....accurate and seriously deadly    Very sharp and undestructable ......I just had to say something 

[simondude]

Shuttle t's for me. Big holes that bleed alot

[BOWHUNTER45]

Yeah I know ... But Wasp makes a small hole and they bleed alot ....I will be sure to take pictures of the blood trails this year 

[D-Rock425]

Oh we knew you'd chime in.

[blackveltbowhunter]

 @ the OP, Are you getting good and consistent flight with your  thunderheads? If so I wouldnt change anything, unless you just want to experiment with different heads for fun.  In that case take your pick, g5, wac em, Shuttles, Slicks, NAP, Trophy ridge, Muzzy, Carbon Express, Stingers, ETC...... Some of the heads mentioned may offer an advantage in durability, and depending on the setup may offer a big advantage in arrow flight.

  My  and criteria for picking a broadhead is first and foremost It has to fly GREAT consistently!  After that its a sliding scale based on sharpness, durability, type of steel, availability, price and yes even looks.    

   Depending on your draw weight your bow is going to generate plenty of energy to drive that thunderhead through any bear your likely to encounter. And cut good on the way through.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Thunderheads!!!! If and when you run out you can pick them up just about any sportinggoods store!!

[Fireant11]

  My  and criteria for picking a broadhead is first and foremost It has to fly GREAT consistently!  After that its a sliding scale based on sharpness, durability, type of steel, availability, price and yes even looks.    

I'm with Blackvelt; choose one that will fly consistently.  Before I chose my setup, I shot various combinations of broadheads with 3 and 4 vane arrows.  Initially, I wasn't looking for hitting center target, but which set hit the same area consistently.  The set that grouped tightly, most consistently for me was a 4 vane arrow (Axis ST 340) with the Slick Trick 100 magnum.  After determining this, I went about sighting in my pins.

Keep in mind that some arrows will fly differently.  What I did was number each of my arrows and track which specific arrows were most accurate.  I then put these in my quiver and used during the hunting season.

[Button Nubbs]

Don't overlook magnus. Lifetime warranty...

[alwinearcher]

  My  and criteria for picking a broadhead is first and foremost It has to fly GREAT consistently!  After that its a sliding scale based on sharpness, durability, type of steel, availability, price and yes even looks.    

I'm with Blackvelt; choose one that will fly consistently.  Before I chose my setup, I shot various combinations of broadheads with 3 and 4 vane arrows.  Initially, I wasn't looking for hitting center target, but which set hit the same area consistently.  The set that grouped tightly, most consistently for me was a 4 vane arrow (Axis ST 340) with the Slick Trick 100 magnum.  After determining this, I went about sighting in my pins.

Keep in mind that some arrows will fly differently.  What I did was number each of my arrows and track which specific arrows were most accurate.  I then put these in my quiver and used during the hunting season.

If you tune your broadheads to you arrows when you build them you should be able to eliminate most "flyers".

I also shoot the Shuttle T and have had great success with them!

[Battle Ready]

I bet early man had the same thing on his post..lol
UGG..Flint napped by gunthor
UGG..Flint napped by thor..lol

Getting broadheads to fly well has more to do with all other aspects of archery than the actual broadhead itself...that's what Ive found anyway.

Sharpness...I mean scary sharpness is what I look for.
Durability is great also..aesthetics..also good. I have almost every brand of broadhead made currently and in the past, and I keep one of each in a display exposed just to the air and light. Only a few of them are still sharp...mind you ..they were never shot...just displayed.

The sharpest in the display are:
Savora
Slick Trick
G5 Striker
Thunder head
WASP MAG
Ultimate Steel
Muzzy MX 4

The dullest by far
G5 Montec
Shuttle T lock
Innerloc 3 blade

Still though...no matter what broadhead you chose..you must exercise your options to keep them sharp, for that's the ethical thing to do. Every Broadhead on the market can kill, the only thing that keeps them from killing more efficiently is owners not tending to them, and ensuring sharpness.

Its all that easy.

Good luck, God Bless

[wrongway]

I shot thunderheads for years, only problem I had was I broke a few blades when they hit bone. I changed over to Shuttle T's and have been very happy with the size of the hole and the damage they do. I do resharpen them a bit , but I have done that with all my broadheads. I feel that the consistent flight is the most important part. tune, tune and tune them.

[Sliverslinger]

I'm amazed that no one has mentioned G5- specifically G5 Strikers. They are thicker than many other popular blades and absolutely the scariest sharp heads I've ever used. My head from last year's elk still shaved hair and is in the number 1 spot for this year.

[bwhntr350]

I've only dabbled with a few different heads over the years but I, finally, settled on the Slick Tricks. I have never had a broadhead shoot better than my field points, but these do, or at least they seem to.

 As far as damage? Shot my bull elk two seasons ago from 30 yards, when I gutted it I would have thought that I shot it with a 30-06. It's lungs were exploded. They came out in balls, balls and blood. Bull ran 6 yards from where it was hit to where it turned it's little heels up.

[iRem]

Thunder Head is what I use and I have always used. Just don't like change I guess, I just stick with what works for me! Just like my old bow, not broke wont try to fix it and will shot straight every time!

[scottcrb]

seems like most guys like the slick tricks and shuttle T good to know.