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Title: Opinions on Broadheads?
Post by: twisp_river_slayer on April 13, 2009, 02:05:34 PM: Hey guys, i need some of you archery buffs to help me out. I'm switching broad heads this year after two years of bad luck with 100 grain 3 blade muzzy's. I have narrowed it down from talking to other people to the G5 striker and the wac'em triton. I was wondering if anybody has ever used either one and what do you think about them?

Thanks TRS
Title: Re: Opinions on Broadheads?
Post by: Timberstalker on April 13, 2009, 02:53:49 PM: WAC_EM! All the way. They fly great out of a fast bow and they are indestructible through an animal. I sure like them a lot
Title: Re: Opinions on Broadheads?
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on April 13, 2009, 02:55:21 PM: G5 Montec 100grains
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on April 13, 2009, 03:09:30 PM: of teh 2 you stated, wac-em are better, g5 sucks IMO.
you should look into the magnus heads they are sturdy, sharp, and best of all have a lifetime guarantee. when you shoot a rock you get a new head!!!!
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Post by: groundhog on April 13, 2009, 03:52:54 PM: I have had great luck with the Muzzys. What kind of problems did you have with them? I can't keep up with all the new gear but I know there are some great new products out there. Kinda curious how the Muzzys failed you.
Title: Re: Opinions on Broadheads?
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on April 13, 2009, 04:06:35 PM: I have shot the G5 Strikers as fast as 350fps and they fly perfect. Shot them all the way out to 90 yards.

Last years Bull I shot one that blew through both shoulder blades at 10 yards. The only damage was the back of one of the blades was broken. Otherwise it held together.
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Post by: funkster on April 13, 2009, 05:53:27 PM: I have been using 100 grain slick trick magnums for the last two season with good results. They fly very well and are very tough. I shot my practice broadhead for almost a year before I broke a blade. I was thinking of giving the G5 strikers a try also this year to see how they compare.
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Post by: Jason on April 13, 2009, 07:12:37 PM: I love my Wac'Em Triton's they fly identical to my field points.
Title: Re: Opinions on Broadheads?
Post by: twisp_river_slayer on April 13, 2009, 07:54:06 PM: Quote from: groundhog on April 13, 2009, 03:52:54 PM
I have had great luck with the Muzzys. What kind of problems did you have with them? I can't keep up with all the new gear but I know there are some great new products out there. Kinda curious how the Muzzys failed you.

Last year two of the blades broke on a pass through on a mule deer and the year before that i mushroomed a muzzy on the shoulder blade of an elk. Muzzy is the only kind of broad head i have ever shot. I don't hate them i just think that its time for a change.
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Post by: BK Dave on April 13, 2009, 08:29:40 PM: G5 Montec 125grains all the way, if teamed with the right arrow of course!! some times certain style broadheads fly better on certain shafts than others....IMHO
Title: Re: Opinions on Broadheads?
Post by: groundhog on April 14, 2009, 07:57:52 AM: I don't blame you for looking into other broadheads after those two experiences. It really surprises me that you had one mushroom. I thought the Muzzys were about as tough as they get although I am sure that many will out penetrate them. I have always figured that it was impossible to shoot through the front shoulder of a big bull elk.
After reading Wapitihunters testimony on the G-5 Strikers it makes me want to switch also. No one plans to shoot a bull through the front shoulders but chit happens and it would be nice to shoot a broadhead that would hold up and perform under extreme conditions.
Title: Re: Opinions on Broadheads?
Post by: twisp_river_slayer on April 14, 2009, 08:58:40 AM: yeah i was talkin to a friend of mine and he was telling me that he shot through both shoulders of a bull with a G5 striker. They sound pretty good to me. :IBCOOL:
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Post by: Crunchy on April 14, 2009, 09:33:43 AM: I gave the Strikers a try last year. I wasnt to happy. I had a blade break off inside of an elk. I also broke several blades just shooting into the foam targets. I contacted G5 about it and they sent me a new set of blades, but my personal opinion is that I will try a different broadhead this year. As far as flight is concerned they fly just as well as Muzzys do. I havent made up my mind what broadhead I will shoot this year.
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Post by: fishermanjoe on April 14, 2009, 10:14:54 AM: Wac'em! Wac'em! Wac'em! I cant say it enough, I love my wac'em heads. They have done nothing but good for me. They fly just like a field tip, cant go wrong. There are only two cons about it, they are a little pricey, and they might be a bit small for the liking of some. But with a well placed shot head size is no problem. :twocents:
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Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on April 14, 2009, 12:19:56 PM: I have also shot the Wasp Boss Bullets all the way to 100 yards(300 fps) ahead of my Gold tip 100+ arrows. They flew perfect also. What I liked about those is the blades are solid. No weak opening in the blade to crack or break. Shot one through my desert buck at 52 yards and six inches into the sand behind him and picked it up and put it back in the quiver ready for the next animal.

I will most likley be going back to the Boss Bullets this year as you can still pickup six for about $36.00 where as everything else is that much for three. :twocents:
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Post by: Coasthunterjay on April 21, 2009, 09:58:06 AM: do a general review on any of these broadheads and honestly you find out that they are all sharp and as long as the person can hit what they are pointing out, what ever it hits is going down or bleeding really bad.......

But if you do alot of reading in archery mags or archery hunting mags, alot of the ppros are using the montec or Shuttle-T.

I have several friends that use both. I think you really dont benefit more from either or. One is fixed bladed and the other is removable....but they all have there little unique differances.....

But thats my opinion.......oh and i would pick the montec probably also....and if you ever have problems changing your sight after switching from field tips to broadheads....go shuttle-T.

but then again........ :twocents:

good luck finding something that works for yah though.....
Title: Re: Opinions on Broadheads?
Post by: colockumelk on April 21, 2009, 01:45:54 PM: Quote from: groundhog on April 14, 2009, 07:57:52 AM

After reading Wapitihunters testimony on the G-5 Strikers it makes me want to switch also. No one plans to shoot a bull through the front shoulders but chit happens and it would be nice to shoot a broadhead that would hold up and perform under extreme conditions.

Yeah but the reason Wapitihunters G5 passed through both shoulders is because he shoot like a bow with like a 200lb draw. Hell with a 200lb draw that sucker will penetrate and Abrams tank. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Opinions on Broadheads?
Post by: Gobble Gobble on April 21, 2009, 02:45:58 PM: I have used Interlock 125 and those are crap! broken or dented blades mushroomed Ferrel's. I tried Thunderhead 100 last year and had a problem with them shooting low and left as well as in consistant groups.

I'm pulled in three directions this year. Slick trick or Shuttle -T or the Atom. It's another topic but thinking of going to balder vanes or the FOB.