Thoughts on Toxic Broadheads?

[SGTDuffman]

Didn't work when they tried it in 1956, it isn't gonna start working now.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=123099.25

[Crunchy]

I shoot Slick Tricks.  If I didn't shoot those it would be Trophy Taker Shuttle Ts.  Both are awesome broadheads.

[3dvapor]

I really like franken broadheads like gravediggers and such.  Theyre a combination of fixed and mechanical.  Ive been working on my own version.

[BABackcountryBwhntr]

I have killed deer and elk with savoras, muzzy mx4, NAP, Slick Tricks, Wasp 2 blade, Shuttle t's, rage and Montecs.... any head with a well placed shot works great.... so far for my money the montecs have been the best... very durable, easy to get crazy sharp... and accurate. Next would have been the slick trick magnums. I have no desire to try those things you asked about.

[SGTDuffman]

I really like franken broadheads like gravediggers and such.  Theyre a combination of fixed and mechanical.  Ive been working on my own version.

Hopefully that's not what you're using in WA, if you're in WA. Mechanicals are Illegal here. Check out the hunting equipment regs for archery. Last year it was page 78. "It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with a retractable broadhead."

[MLBowhunting]

He hunts other states.  He is a killing machine. 

[RadSav]

I really like franken broadheads like gravediggers and such.  Theyre a combination of fixed and mechanical.  Ive been working on my own version.

Hopefully that's not what you're using in WA, if you're in WA. Mechanicals are Illegal here. Check out the hunting equipment regs for archery. Last year it was page 78. "It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with a retractable broadhead."

They are expected to be legal this year.  Check out ToddID post about archery changes.  From what I hear it's all but a done deal.

[Jonathan_S]

Rad, have you ever shot the meat-worm maker?  They seem (on top of everything else) that they would whistle like a Piccolo Pete 

[sakoshooter]

The Toxic curved blade broadhead was the worst for accuracy that Bowhunter magazine tested and the Toxic broadhead that supposedly cuts 3 holes will clog in hair and fat just like the Browning Serpenine did in the 70's. Re-invent the wheel? No, just re-inventing the flat tire in my opinion.

[Nice Racks]

I seen those at a store today; weird looking, not very impressed. I'll stick with Wasp, or maybe try some Savora broadheads.

[deerhuntr4885]

I am a novice bow hunter. I have only shot one arrow at a bull elk or any animal.  I used a toxic. It was quartering to me at 34 yards. It went in right behind the front shoulder, travelled all the way through the animal and came out in the back paunch then into the hip and through that too.  The bull went 90 yards and piled up. 

As I statec, I am no expert but it killed my bull.

[Jonathan_S]

I am a novice bow hunter. I have only shot one arrow at a bull elk or any animal.  I used a toxic. It was quartering to me at 34 yards. It went in right behind the front shoulder, travelled all the way through the animal and came out in the back paunch then into the hip and through that too.  The bull went 90 yards and piled up. 

As I statec, I am no expert but it killed my bull.

That's some impressive penetration for any broadhead.   

Have any pictures of that bull? 

[deerhuntr4885]

Here is the bull but not that great. First archery kill and I got no photos.  The small black dot in the shadow is where it exited and then went back in to the hip. It passed through and I recovered the arrow on a bush about 15 yards away.

[Jonathan_S]

   Nice bull

[RadSav]

It's been interesting watching the traffic at shows the past few years.  First year Toxic was at a show they were within eye shot of us.  That booth was CRAZY busy!  I have no idea how much business they wrote, but it was a busy place and everyone there was all shoots and grins.  While I wasn't able to get away much at this years ATA show I was once again within eye shot of the Toxic booth at the NABA.  They had a very nice, beautiful young lady working the booth and yet I think I heard crickets each time I walked by.  My how a few seasons have changed everything.

Of course, January and February shows are never huge business for broadhead companies.  But it does show a definite interest change in the company or product line.  I had figured I'd see much more just from the fact their new turkey head looks rather cool.  And the name Tom Bomb I thought was a good name for it!  Harry Grim with Bear and First Lite was right beside them.  I guess one could say that First Lite's new selection is so fantastic and interesting that no one could concentrate on anything else when they went by.  I know it had that effect on me

Still with an interesting new product, nice booth, nice packaging and a very nice young lady working the floor I expected to see more movement from dealers.  Quite shocking IMO.