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Title: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Boot on December 17, 2017, 01:15:17 PM
Just getting into bow hunting. Curious to know what broadheads you guys are running and what you have had the best luck with for deer and elk? Im thinking fixed blade is the way to go. Outside of that any feedback on whats worked well for you would be great.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Duckslayer89 on December 17, 2017, 01:18:40 PM
I would go fixed blade for sure. I shoot shuttle t's because they are super strong and fly well but the slick tricks are a lot sharper and not such a steep blade angle. I wouldn't want to be hit with one of those.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: bowhunterforever on December 17, 2017, 08:10:21 PM
Slicktrick standards :tup:
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: KFhunter on December 17, 2017, 08:36:04 PM
I couldn't ever get any of Rad's dumb quizzes, so I'm running slick tricks  :chuckle:

When I wear these out I'll break down and buy some Rad design
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: lamrith on December 17, 2017, 08:48:23 PM
I am running G5 montec.  Simple and effective.  Nice clean complete pass thru on my bear this year.  One piece so no noise/rattle or replacing blades required.  Easy to sharpen with a basic flat sharpening stone.   
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: hollymaster on December 17, 2017, 08:57:27 PM
Slick tricks
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Russ McDonald on December 18, 2017, 05:11:36 AM
Grim Reapers

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Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Gringo31 on December 18, 2017, 08:35:17 AM
I've never shot a Rage in my life, but I know some guys who are going away from them.  I've used Satalites, Wasp, Monotecs, etc.... Rad's are tempting but I still have some G-5's left.  Being how I haven't nocked an arrow in two years, I think I'll be set for a bit  :chuckle:
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: 724wd on December 18, 2017, 08:54:04 AM
Rage Hypodermics at the moment. for deer (and the cougar i shot from my blind). I also have a RAD LPS Triple Sec head that has been run through one deer already. I very much like the attention to detail and the SHARPNESS of the RAD head but wanted a larger cutting diameter, thus the Rages. If I could get a RAD head with a solid blade and a bit larger cutting diameter, I'd be using them.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: boneaddict on December 18, 2017, 09:10:23 AM
G5s Montecs with the compound which I haven't shot forever, and Magnus Stingers with the longbow. 
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Okanagan on December 18, 2017, 09:14:11 AM
I haven't bow hunted for years myself but my grandson has had some impressive results from Rad on deer and elk.  He shot a bull elk in the front of the chest that would have made a pass though I think if the broadhead had not hit a hind leg bone in the ham.  The Rad broadhead chipped/cut a hole at least ľ inch deep in the big hard bone after passing through the length of the bull-- and the only damage to the broadhead was some partial blade dulling and slight dents/waves on the cutting edge.

Good broadheads from a local man!

Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 18, 2017, 09:20:52 AM
Rad Vandyke for me. Finest broad head I have ever used. Local guy/site sponsor and the heads fly amazing and are wicked sharp and kill very well.

http://radicalarchery.com/?product=deep-6-vandyke-lps100
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: elkchaser54 on December 18, 2017, 09:41:15 AM
Rage 125g hyperdermic.... just watch kill shots with rages and you will know why.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Torrent50 on December 18, 2017, 08:51:09 PM
Went with Valkyrie Bloodeagle 200's this year.  Didn't get the opportunity to see how they work on an animal but love the way they fly and they came very highly recommended by someone whose opinion I respect greatly.  Switched to them from Strickland Helix 150's because I wanted to go a bit heavier.  The Helix flew very well and were extremely effective on deer.  That single bevel sure does make a mess of a target though. 
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Jimmy33 on December 18, 2017, 10:08:56 PM
Kudu


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Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: lokidog on December 18, 2017, 10:33:32 PM
Rad Vandyke for me. Finest broad head I have ever used. Local guy/site sponsor and the heads fly amazing and are wicked sharp and kill very well.

http://radicalarchery.com/?product=deep-6-vandyke-lps100

Pretty happy with RAD as well, I use the TiCon.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: J.Brower on December 19, 2017, 12:01:44 PM
Shot the G5 DeadMeat heads this year, did the job they were meant to do on my blacktail. Anything will kill, it's where you put it that counts  :twocents:
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Duckhunter14 on December 19, 2017, 01:10:40 PM
Shuttle T's for me. My hunting partner and I have been using them for years and always had really good luck. Had lots of friends try other brands and had issues (fixed blades and expendables). Everything from flight issues, poor penetration, broken blades, etc. We have stuck with the Shuttle T's and will continue as long as they make them. They fly straight and are super tough.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Hot Lunch on December 19, 2017, 06:31:33 PM
Shot a white tail buck with a Raptor trick expandable. Tipped over grave yard dead at 20 yards. Considering they are not reusable I will look for something else in 2018.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Jonathan_S on December 21, 2017, 10:12:42 AM
TiCon 125 and Rival 125, both great designs. I haven’t taken an animal with the Rival yet but have killed two elk with it’s little brother, the VanDyke 100 LPS which is whisper quiet and solid as a rock. Two whitetail have fallen victim to the TiCon which is easy to switch to sharp, tight fitting blades and it shows no mercy!
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on December 21, 2017, 10:25:25 AM
Magnus Stinger 4 Blade, 100 GN. 

Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Sliverslinger on December 21, 2017, 11:32:01 AM
G5 Striker for me. Shot them for years.
I’ve considered trying RAD but not sure what I could gain by doing so and I’ve had nothing but good luck with Strikers.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: The scout on December 21, 2017, 12:33:05 PM
I have used a bunch of different brands, and I have been using the wac’ em exits. But I think I’m going to switch to the rad heads. The wac’ em’s Are crazy sharp but not super durable. Have heard nothing but good thing and seen good things about the rad heads.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Jpmiller on December 21, 2017, 06:21:18 PM
Not the G5 montecs. Two years in a row with bad blood trails to follow. They do the job but I like a better exit wound that spews blood. Shot muzzys for years with great blood trails but might try the slick tricks this year on a recommendation from Denton at Rock Creek archery.

The montecs fly really noisy as well. Might have just got a bad batch as others like them but I won't shoot them again.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: SCRUBS on December 21, 2017, 06:41:20 PM
WapitiTalk1, did you run one of those through anything this year?
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: NH HUNTER IN WA on December 21, 2017, 06:57:29 PM
I run a 110grain G5. No issues, clean pass, good blood, easy to clean and keep sharp.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: goldenhtr on December 21, 2017, 07:31:21 PM
Grim Reapers

 :yeah:

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Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: emac on December 21, 2017, 08:16:58 PM
G5 montechs for me

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Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on December 21, 2017, 08:59:46 PM
G5 montecs CS, though they don't sharpen as good as I'd like, and there price is too high.  Might try slick tricks next year. 
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Tbob on December 26, 2017, 02:12:13 PM
I’m also a Shuttle T guy. I’ve heard some people complain that they aren’t as sharp as they could be, but ive not had any problems. I’ve shot a few javelina with them one bull elk and a blacktail. Everything has died within site of me from where I shot!
  I’ve tried a few other broadheads and have always had one issue or another. These Shuttle T’s always fly super straight for me and it really builds up my confidence out in the field. Shot placement is number one for me. If I get that little voice in my head, that reminds me, they weren’t flying so well at the range during the heat of the moment, we’ll no good man! Never any problems with the Shuttle T’s so I’ll be shooting them until they’re no longer around.. I’m super confident with those on the end of my arrow.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: tgomez on January 22, 2018, 07:46:07 AM
Muzzy 100 grain broadheads,  or Shuttle T
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: UptheCreek on January 22, 2018, 08:24:18 AM
shot montecs for several years and the last two years I have used ulmer's edge expandibles.  the ulmer's edge flies just like a field point and and both times I had complete pass throughs and dead deer as a result.  really all about placement like was stated earlier. 
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: demontang on January 22, 2018, 09:34:05 AM
Running RAD madman heads. Thinking about going to the rival this year.  I've head no issues with the madman heads they are great flying and get the job done for sure :tup:
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: kselkhunter on January 22, 2018, 10:19:18 AM
G5 Montec here as well.  Never had a problem with blood trails.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Mr Mykiss on February 04, 2018, 10:00:59 AM
Am I dumb to say 3-blade Muzzy 100 grain?
Is it a great “meat and potatoes” broadhead or should I be spending more on broadheads because mo money equals mo dead critters, better blood trails, etc?
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Timberstalker on February 04, 2018, 10:14:36 AM
Am I dumb to say 3-blade Muzzy 100 grain?
Is it a great “meat and potatoes” broadhead or should I be spending more on broadheads because mo money equals mo dead critters, better blood trails, etc?

I’m pretty sure animals have evolved some since the inception of Muzzy Broadheads. Animals are tougher to kill now.  My  :twocents:
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Rainier10 on February 04, 2018, 10:46:13 AM
Am I dumb to say 3-blade Muzzy 100 grain?
Is it a great “meat and potatoes” broadhead or should I be spending more on broadheads because mo money equals mo dead critters, better blood trails, etc?
Uh no. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Bob70 on February 04, 2018, 10:54:52 AM
Slicktrick 100gr
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Timberstalker on February 04, 2018, 11:57:56 AM
In all seriousness, I’ve been shooting Wac’Ems for 13 years. Never had an issue and they fly just like field points. 
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: trophyhunt on February 04, 2018, 12:50:52 PM
100grn shuttle t’s for me, they make big holes.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Calvin Rayborn on March 06, 2018, 07:57:36 PM
Allen Lightnings...yeah, I'm cheap!
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Lucky1 on March 06, 2018, 08:04:31 PM
Shuttle T-lock for elk
Schwacker for deer.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Stein on March 06, 2018, 08:05:48 PM
Magnus Stinger 2-blade, 125 grain.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: davk on March 06, 2018, 09:23:39 PM
Not sure where you are hunting, but Im usually in pretty thick stuff for deer.  So I like to have a larger expandable blade.  Last few years I have been shooting NAP Killzones.  Crazy entry and exit holes and blood trails that look like they were shot out of a cannon.  Makes tracking much easier, if they dont die within sight.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 14, 2018, 08:01:36 AM
Rad heads for me.   I've never seen blood trails like these heads produce.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: W_Ellison2011 on March 23, 2018, 04:31:53 PM
Am I dumb to say 3-blade Muzzy 100 grain?
Is it a great “meat and potatoes” broadhead or should I be spending more on broadheads because mo money equals mo dead critters, better blood trails, etc?
I've been shooting muzzy broadheads my entire hunting career. That's not as long as many people on here but that's 20 years. 19 blacktails have fallen to them and none have gone further than 30 yards before keeling over. 3 blade 100 gr muzzy! Hell my blacktail this year didn't even make it 15 yards from where I poked her in the heart and its the same broadhead and arrow I shot my deer with last year and will use again next year lol! I do like the look of the Rads though. Might get a buddy of mine to try them.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: elkrack on March 23, 2018, 05:02:27 PM
I’ve tried all sorts of broadheads but I’m switching it up to these!
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: merlo105 on March 29, 2018, 12:55:39 PM
Rage.... Hands down.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 29, 2018, 01:49:42 PM
Rage.... Hands down.

Meh, thumbs down  :chuckle:

all in fun though... run what you brung  :tup:
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: biggfish on March 29, 2018, 02:27:27 PM
I like to use grim reaper 1 3/4" razor tips for deer, and Hades for elk. I put two of each in my quiver and a g5 small game head in case of  the off chance I find a rabbit out grouse.

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Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: idaho guy on April 10, 2018, 05:11:05 PM
Not the G5 montecs. Two years in a row with bad blood trails to follow. They do the job but I like a better exit wound that spews blood. Shot muzzys for years with great blood trails but might try the slick tricks this year on a recommendation from Denton at Rock Creek archery.

The montecs fly really noisy as well. Might have just got a bad batch as others like them but I won't shoot them again.


Same issue with montecs last year and bad or NO blood trails. I shot a deer with great placement and no blood trail and my son did the same with no blood trail to speak of we found his deer by pure luck. Went back to shuttle t's the last elk I shot with one it looked like somebody poured a blood trail out of a bucket! Rad stuff sounds interesting I might check those out as well but I am hunting this year with shuttle ts again
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: colersu22 on April 10, 2018, 05:21:52 PM
I have been using thunderheads for the past 6 years but have been looking to switching to the Ironwill outfitters heads, just trying to decide on the solid 125g or the 100g vented but leaning towards the 100g since I have always shot 100g heads.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 10, 2018, 08:16:16 PM
Am I dumb to say 3-blade Muzzy 100 grain?
Is it a great “meat and potatoes” broadhead or should I be spending more on broadheads because mo money equals mo dead critters, better blood trails, etc?
  I'm so embarrassed for you right now!  You will switch to RAD this year or I'm changing your name to Dummy McLoserton in my phone >:( 8)
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: buglebuster on April 10, 2018, 09:40:26 PM
Any RAD head will treat you well :tup:
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 11, 2018, 05:36:44 AM
Hey Dummy McLoserton stick with what works best for you!!
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: SGTDuffman on April 11, 2018, 06:02:11 AM
VPA for 3 blade, Abowyer Brown Bear for 2 blade. Both in 250gr.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: trophyhunt on April 11, 2018, 06:12:15 AM
I'm still liking my shuttle T's, big holes.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 11, 2018, 07:33:21 AM
Hey Dummy McLoserton stick with what works best for you!!
   :chuckle:  I kind of like that name now.  I think the only way he gets out of it at this point is if he shares his 84 bull points with me🤣
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 11, 2018, 07:39:42 AM
Hey Dummy McLoserton stick with what works best for you!!
   :chuckle:  I kind of like that name now.  I think the only way he gets out of it at this point is if he shares his 84 bull points with me🤣
but you don't even like elk Karl.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 11, 2018, 08:15:03 AM
Hey Dummy McLoserton stick with what works best for you!!
   :chuckle:  I kind of like that name now.  I think the only way he gets out of it at this point is if he shares his 84 bull points with me🤣
but you don't even like elk Karl.
I've got one free weekend in October I'd be willing to use on elk :bdid:
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: PlateauNDN on April 11, 2018, 08:50:24 AM
Hey Dummy McLoserton stick with what works best for you!!
   :chuckle:  I kind of like that name now.  I think the only way he gets out of it at this point is if he shares his 84 bull points with me🤣
but you don't even like elk Karl.

 :yeah: I brought tithes and offerings of the "sticks of an elk" and he practically threw them back in my face... :'(

You'd have thought I was offending some psycho feminism  the way he was screaming at me... :sry:

Apparently I was supposed to offer up something else......................... :dunno: :chuckle:
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: trophyhunt on April 11, 2018, 09:01:21 AM
Hey Dummy McLoserton stick with what works best for you!!
   :chuckle:  I kind of like that name now.  I think the only way he gets out of it at this point is if he shares his 84 bull points with me🤣
but you don't even like elk Karl.

 :yeah: I brought tithes and offerings of the "sticks of an elk" and he practically threw them back in my face... :'(

You'd have thought I was offending some psycho feminism  the way he was screaming at me... :sry:

Apparently I was supposed to offer up something else......................... :dunno: :chuckle:
From what I’ve heard about your “sticks”,  maybe he’s just fond of his colon??!!
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 11, 2018, 10:08:21 AM
Yeah I wanted a dam buffalo steak the size of my head >:(
I did eat that whole bag if pep sticks this weekend though.  They didn't suck.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: banishd on April 11, 2018, 10:17:33 AM
Anyone use QAD Exodus? I just picked some up to try out
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: PlateauNDN on April 11, 2018, 05:50:10 PM
Yeah I wanted a dam buffalo steak the size of my head >:(
I did eat that whole bag if pep sticks this weekend though.  They didn't suck.

I just steaked out some buffalo hind leg and and and  :drool: :drool: :drool: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: it melts in your mouth not in your hand. :drool: porterhouse..mmmmmmmmm
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: buglebuster on April 11, 2018, 06:21:12 PM
The sticks i got from plat were :drool:
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: elkrack on April 13, 2018, 08:11:11 AM
Thread officially jacked.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 13, 2018, 08:27:26 AM
Thread officially jacked.  :chuckle:
   :chuckle:  pretty standard really
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: PlateauNDN on April 13, 2018, 08:49:34 AM
So how about them broadheads???? :dunno:
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Mr Mykiss on April 19, 2018, 12:53:19 PM
HOLY _______!!!!! It's an all out attack!!!
I bought some slick tricks, does that count??
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Could one say that it's not what you shoot but where you shoot?
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You get 0 of my points!!!
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Cab on May 07, 2018, 11:23:57 AM
Compound: Slick Trick Magnum 100gr
Recurve: 1964 Bear Razorhead 125gr
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Post by: Crunchy on May 07, 2018, 11:29:58 AM
Killers!!
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: Greg Mullins on June 06, 2018, 08:33:22 PM
Holy trinity 125s Gonna give them a go on a 300 spine FMJ
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: elkrack on June 08, 2018, 07:33:51 AM
Holy trinity 125s Gonna give them a go on a 300 spine FMJ

That defiant is shooting lights out! I love that bow :tup:
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: h2ofowlr on June 08, 2018, 07:46:51 AM
G5 Montecs.  I am going to try some Rage Hypodermics this season to see how they work.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: npaull on June 08, 2018, 09:56:29 AM
Zwickey Cliffs, 175 gr of vicious two blade purity.
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: jpharcher on June 08, 2018, 10:57:25 AM
I've used muzzy 3 blade 100's for 20 years, 15 dčer, 4 elk, 1 bear, none went more than 50 yards, always good blood.... also have so many spare parts hate the thought of changing and paying crazy prices for 3 per package heads....
Title: Re: What broadheads you running?
Post by: W_Ellison2011 on June 08, 2018, 03:43:22 PM
I've used muzzy 3 blade 100's for 20 years, 15 dčer, 4 elk, 1 bear, none went more than 50 yards, always good blood.... also have so many spare parts hate the thought of changing and paying crazy prices for 3 per package heads....
Love my Muzzy's. Have used the same head for the last 3 deer I've shot. Pull it off clean and sharpen and back on it goes to kill another deer!
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