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Title: Broadheads
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on August 17, 2011, 10:19:40 PM: Anyone try the Cabellas broadheads? I was looking some of them look similar to the Muzzy's but alot cheaper curious if anyone has tried them they look good

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Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: Kola16 on August 17, 2011, 10:27:12 PM: Whenever my hunting buddies, and I buy broadheads, we buy the cheapest that we can find. They get the job done. It may run fifty more yards, but we have dropped deer with. I will drag a deer just a little further for a few extra bucks. :tup:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 17, 2011, 10:39:13 PM: If you are looking for a solid cheaper broadhead. Get the innerloc broad heads. 6 pack for like 30.00 I am pretty sure the owner of innerloc designed muzzys broadhead. Then went out on his own. I have shot them and they are a very good head. Still can't beat my montecs.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on August 17, 2011, 11:50:06 PM: Ya im sticking with the muzzy's this year. But I was looking on Cabellas and theirs looked good. Things get so expensive anymore its nice to save a buck or two.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: buckfvr on August 18, 2011, 07:33:07 AM: I bought some years ago, and sent them back. Wrong place to save a few bucks IMHO. :bdid:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 18, 2011, 07:41:45 AM: I talked to a Guy that got a pack and shot a deer with one and said it was the worst broadhead he every shot. The thing was in pieces after he found it in the deer.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: GoldTip on August 18, 2011, 07:46:20 AM: Nope, I've never shot the Cabela's brand broadheads. Broadheads are one area I agree with many others, wrong part of the set-up to try and save money. Cheaper release, cheaper stabilizer, even lesser expensive sights are fine in my book. But cheap broadheads, arrows or rest are not the place to save money. Remember, the broadhead is the business end of the whole set-up.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: boneaddict on August 18, 2011, 07:51:14 AM: Same here. I buy what I consider the best. Magnus Stingers. They are guaranteed for life. There are many other things I'd scrimp on before the broadhead.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: halflife65 on August 18, 2011, 08:26:13 AM: My neighbor had one fall apart when he shot a cow (elk) with it a few years ago. He ended up getting it with a second arrow but vowed never to use the Cabelas broadheads again.

Make sure that those work well...

A guy that lives down the street from me had a cheap Cabelas (or it might have been Allen) release and it developed a burr on the caliper. He pulled back on a 4 point, pulled the trigger and nothing happened. He Wiley Coyote'd it and when he went to look at what was going on with the release, the bow went off and shot the arrow about 30 feet above the buck's head. Weirdly enough, he just filed the burr off and kept using it. I would have built a big fire and burned the piece of #@(@.

Anyway, the point is to buy decent stuff. Doesn't mean you need to spend every last dime you have on it but don't buy the bargain basement stuff, either.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: brianb231 on August 18, 2011, 08:33:35 AM: My 2 :twocents:

remember do not skimp on the part that actually does the killin..........

Brian
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: bowNarrow on August 18, 2011, 09:12:01 AM: ive used the ones they call the copperhead(or something like that)....worked like a charm killed 2 deer with the same one back to back years....i put a dab of glue on the blades to help with them falling out....never had a problem with them..they are sharp as well
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: elkoholic on August 18, 2011, 09:12:08 AM: dont skimp , I bought a set of cheep'os a few years back and had my arrow deflect off a doe quartering away shot at 40 yards, worked out well for me though as she ran off a nice good eatin spike walked out from behind the brush pile, exact same angle and yardage, my muzzy blew right through... :tup:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on August 18, 2011, 02:15:40 PM: Ok so it sounds like they are garbage. I was just curious if they were a quality broadhead for a little cheaper. This is why I asked on here was to get opinions. I will continue to kill with my muzzy's :chuckle:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: hillbilli on August 18, 2011, 10:39:42 PM: I have magnus broadheads for the recurve, and have killed elk with them out of a compound, but I highly recommend the muzzy, they are usually 30$ or a bit more for 6. made in USA, Every batch gets one head shot into a steel 55 gallon drum-if the blades break-they go back for being too hard, if they fold over, they go back for being too soft.. Ive seen some of the muzzys with the edges resharpened and used on deer after deer (in florida you can take 2 deer a day). some of the new broadheads like slick trick with the steel ferule may be better, but they are also twice the price...
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: RadSav on August 18, 2011, 11:53:02 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on August 17, 2011, 10:39:13 PM
If you are looking for a solid cheaper broadhead. Get the innerloc broad heads. 6 pack for like 30.00 I am pretty sure the owner of innerloc designed muzzys broadhead. Then went out on his own. I have shot them and they are a very good head. Still can't beat my montecs.

As I understand it he designed the equipment to slot the Muzzy ferrules but was not the designer of the head.

$50,000.00 for new 4X4 truck
$3.95 gallon for fuel at 12mpg
$895.00 for new bow
$130.00 dozen arrows
$100.00 arrow Rest
$90.00 bow quiver
$125.00 bow sight
$225.00 game camera
$75.00 trigger release
$70.00 stabilizer
10 scouting trips and weeks of hunting

And when that bull of a lifetime is standing 30 yards
away the only thing that actually puts him on the ground
humanely and creates the blood trail to find 300# of the
finest protein God ever put on this earth......Too darn expensive! :bash:

I'd rather see guys buy the best dang broadhead they can afford and get everything else from the "Bargain Cave". It would buy a lot less "Man Ego" points, but A LOT more "Respect for the animal" points.

The time is almost here!!! Pick a spot, keep'em sharp, be safe and have fun.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: DoubleJ on August 19, 2011, 06:45:30 AM: Quote from: RadSav on August 18, 2011, 11:53:02 PM
$700.00 for used 4X4 truck
$3.53 gallon for fuel at 19mpg
$200.00 for used bow
$48.00 dozen arrows
$0.00 arrow Rest (came with the bow)
$30.00 bow quiver
$25.00 bow sight
$50.00 game camera
$15.00 trigger release
$12.00 stabilizer
2 scouting trips and 3 days of hunting

Sorry. I couldn't resist using your layout to post my own stats. :chuckle: I completely agree though. Don't skimp on the broadheads.

I went with Magnus. If you figure that a person, depending on use, would need a new 6pk of broadheads ever 3-4 years, over a hunting likfe, that could be 10+ sets. I went with Magnus so that I could essentially buy those 10 sets all at once for the low price of $30/3pk. Over a lifetime, that works out to $1/broadhead. Don't get much cheaper than that.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: lokidog on August 19, 2011, 07:11:20 AM: Quote from: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on August 17, 2011, 11:50:06 PM
Ya im sticking with the muzzy's this year. But I was looking on Cabellas and theirs looked good. Things get so expensive anymore its nice to save a buck or two.

Ebay! Just ordered a dozen MX-3's.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: RUTNBULL1 on August 19, 2011, 04:14:10 PM: Some how I think Wasp's are lurking in the shadows! :peep::chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: MLhunter1 on August 21, 2011, 12:27:40 PM: Broadheads for huntin or bait for fishin is not an area to skimp on. Its the single most important piece of the whole deal at the time of release. Slick Tricks shoot real well for me. Its gonna cost you 10 bucks a broadhead for anything worth its salt. Good stuff isn't cheap and the cheap stuff isn't good.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: boneaddict on August 21, 2011, 12:36:14 PM: Quote
Good stuff isn't cheap and the cheap stuff isn't good.

makes me wonder how many people purchase the cheapies and contribute to that recent number of lost game animals............They are so worried about a flourescent light on their arrow....... Put a damn good broadhead on it and you won't have that problem.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: norsepeak on August 21, 2011, 07:53:49 PM: Killed 15 or so elk with Thunderheads over the years, but thought I might try the Shuttle T-lock, anyone have any experience with them?
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 21, 2011, 08:04:37 PM: Quote from: norsepeak on August 21, 2011, 07:53:49 PM
Killed 15 or so elk with Thunderheads over the years, but thought I might try the Shuttle T-lock, anyone have any experience with them?
all yeah they are the best broadhead out there.... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :tung: wrong (100 GR WASP BOSS).... I love stirring the pot :IBCOOL: ONCE YOU WHACK EM WITH ONE OF THOSE YOU WILL NEVER GO BACK :chuckle: :chuckle: :sry:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 21, 2011, 08:06:24 PM: Quote from: Mossback2 on August 19, 2011, 04:14:10 PM
Some how I think Wasp's are lurking in the shadows! :peep::chuckle: :chuckle:
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :tup:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: RadSav on August 21, 2011, 08:11:16 PM: Quote from: norsepeak on August 21, 2011, 07:53:49 PM
Killed 15 or so elk with Thunderheads over the years, but thought I might try the Shuttle T-lock, anyone have any experience with them?

Might want to sharpen them before you use them. But they fly nice and are durable. A little noisy in flight. The steap blade angle allows you to get away with a level of dullness one might not with the Thunderhead.

Personally I would stick with the T-Head or change to another head with strip ground blades.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: buck man on August 23, 2011, 08:51:04 PM: Montecs, and shuttle T's for me :twocents:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: ribka on August 23, 2011, 08:55:08 PM: Magnus, snuffers, muzzies. Any will work but partial to Magnus 2 blades. Simple full-proof coc design and no wind plane
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: sled on August 23, 2011, 09:07:24 PM: Was shooting muzzy 4 blades, but couldnt get them to group. Started shooting inner locks and much better. 3 for 30.00 is what I found.
You get what you pay for! :twocents:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: stormin85 on August 24, 2011, 07:44:32 AM: Have montec G5's which i love, super durable fly pretty accurate, and just bought a 3 pack of shuttle t's, they shoot even better than the Montec's but like stated before they will need to be sharpened, not sure which ones i will hunt with, but i guess either way they are a solid choice.

I would like to try slick tricks and some of the magnuses though, we'll see.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on August 25, 2011, 02:39:53 PM: Well im shooting 4 blade muzzy's. My buddy gave me a couple montecs to try and they shot the same as my muzzy's. So now its just what I prefer. Im sticking with the muzzy's until they let me down, which I dont think they will. If it aint broke dont fix it.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 25, 2011, 03:30:55 PM: :chuckle: :chuckle: you guys are wearing me out on this broadhead thing :chuckle: :chuckle: to bad you guys are so hard headed :dunno: just kill me something big so you can prove to me how good all these type different broads are :tup: good luck to everyone .........
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: Todd_ID on August 25, 2011, 03:53:23 PM: Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on August 25, 2011, 03:30:55 PM
:chuckle: :chuckle: you guys are wearing me out on this broadhead thing :chuckle: :chuckle:

Thankfully! :chuckle:
Good luck to you too.

And I agree 100% with the above posts: don't skimp on broadheads. It's the one piece of equipment you have that absolutely has to perform flawlessly. If it's not perfectly sharp out of the package (most aren't) then sharpen it; if you can't get it sharp enough, then try another head. That broadhead needs to be as sharp or sharper on the day you shoot it at an animal as when it came out of the package, so you've got to be able to resharpen them effectively.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: archerE on August 25, 2011, 09:16:19 PM: I shoot the G5 Montecs. Pass through every time so far. Keep the new ones for the hunt and use your old ones for practice. :tup:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on August 26, 2011, 04:28:19 PM: i got some of those slick trick broadheads 30 for three kinda spendy but i was sick of my muzzys shattering cause of the aluminum. The slick tricks are all steal I've only missed the target once but the broadhead was just fine shap as ever 100% steal!
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 26, 2011, 04:52:11 PM: All I know is my wasp are sharp and ready to whack something :chuckle: :chuckle: :tung: next time I post about a wasp it will be something dead :chuckle: :yeah:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on August 26, 2011, 07:27:37 PM: Archeryjunky you have had the broadheads fall apart?? I have to admit I have had complete pass throughs with muzzy's the only one that didnt hit a rib and broke my arrow. The elk died 150yds from impact the it broke about 12" down from the fletchings so 2ft of the arrow entered the elk. If you hit the heart or lungs and dont hit any ribs there is nothing that should destroy a broadhead is there? Anyways im looking for the best quality broadhead for the money? So far it seems to be Muzzy to me.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: Jeffrey on August 28, 2011, 07:55:42 AM: Slick Trick Magnus 125 :tup:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: Instinct on August 28, 2011, 08:34:30 AM: Ya im shootin 100gr muzzy 3 blade, thinking bout tryin the slick tricks nxt year. Do slick tricks have inerchangable blades or replacement blades?
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: colockumelk on August 28, 2011, 08:47:37 AM: Yes Slick Tricks have replaceable blades. They are sharp as heck I might add. Watch your fingers.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: Instinct on August 28, 2011, 10:20:17 AM: What about practice blades for shooting into a target? Or do ya just use the regular blades?
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: JPhelps on August 28, 2011, 10:41:24 AM: I shoot Slick Trick 100's. Every year I buy a new 3 pack of blades ($10) and put them on my first three arrows in the quiver. I use my older blades for targets then switch to the new blades before season. I think I have 15 sets of blades and all the blades in my quiver have never entered a target.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: Instinct on August 28, 2011, 10:59:09 AM: Ok are they a pain to pull out?
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: colockumelk on August 28, 2011, 11:08:21 AM: Quote from: Instinct on August 28, 2011, 10:20:17 AM
What about practice blades for shooting into a target? Or do ya just use the regular blades?

I do what Phelps does. Are the blades a pain to pull out. No not at all. They are pretty easy. I can't explain how they work but if you looked at them for 3 seconds you'd figure it out. As far as pulling the broadheads out of a target yes they are a pain in the rear to pull out compared to three blade broadheads. One they penetrate really well and 2 since they have a bigger overall cutting diameter they do tear your target up a bit more than a three blade broad head does. But I figure if it tears up a target quicker than a 3 blade then imagine what it does to elk lungs. :yike:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: Instinct on August 28, 2011, 11:20:22 AM: Hmm good point, ya i was thinking bout purchaseing a rhinehart block style target just dont want to tear it up too bad.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on August 28, 2011, 12:04:37 PM: Quote from: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on August 26, 2011, 07:27:37 PM
Archeryjunky you have had the broadheads fall apart?? I have to admit I have had complete pass throughs with muzzy's the only one that didnt hit a rib and broke my arrow. The elk died 150yds from impact the it broke about 12" down from the fletchings so 2ft of the arrow entered the elk. If you hit the heart or lungs and dont hit any ribs there is nothing that should destroy a broadhead is there? Anyways im looking for the best quality broadhead for the money? So far it seems to be Muzzy to me.

muzzys are a good bh. I just like the smaller steal same cutting diamater slick tricks i got. If i missed my target w my muzzys and hit any debris in the yard it would shatter the aluminum shaft i didnt like it i would geuss you hit some bone shooting an elk or deer shoulder ribs spine ect i want my bh to pass through even when i hit one of these spots :twocents:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: Tacomahunter on August 28, 2011, 12:18:01 PM: I think im going to try these NAP Thunderhead Broadheads out this year...Has anyone ever used these?
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: Axle on August 28, 2011, 12:35:20 PM: I like the Wasp SST Hammer 100 grain.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: colockumelk on August 28, 2011, 06:27:02 PM: Quote from: Axle on August 28, 2011, 12:35:20 PM
I like the Wasp SST Hammer 100 grain.

Sshhh BOWHUNTER45 will hear you and then we wont be able to shut him up about Wasp broadheads. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: Greg Mullins on September 07, 2011, 08:53:22 PM: wal mart has carbon express broadheads that I use for coyotes,they fly just as good as my G5s.Im not sure of the name but they only have two styles 2 blade and 4 blade.3 for 18 bucks.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: fishm@n on September 09, 2011, 09:40:08 PM: Depends somewhat on what you're hunting. A soft skinned light boned deer is a lot easier to kill than an elk especially if you hit bone. If you're going for elk get a sturdy cut on contact head followed by a heavy arrow. Wounding an animal sucks and certainly warrants your money and respect. Practice! :tup:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 10, 2011, 04:44:42 PM: Quote from: colockumelk on August 28, 2011, 06:27:02 PM
Quote from: Axle on August 28, 2011, 12:35:20 PM
I like the Wasp SST Hammer 100 grain.

Sshhh BOWHUNTER45 will hear you and then we wont be able to shut him up about Wasp broadheads. :chuckle:
hahaha well I heard him :chuckle: :chuckle: holy sheet batman I almost had a heart attack when I read that on .... there is some hope in the world after all :chuckle: :chuckle: :tung:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 10, 2011, 04:55:05 PM: Quote from: Jeffrey on August 28, 2011, 07:55:42 AM
Slick Trick Magnus 125 :tup:
Looks like to me something is definately dead.... :chuckle: :dunno: must work huh ? :tup:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: huntnnw on September 12, 2011, 04:29:47 AM: Shuttle T's
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: bearpaw on September 12, 2011, 04:38:30 AM: Buy the best you can, it's the cheapest part of the hunt. :twocents:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: elk fever on September 12, 2011, 06:24:39 PM: well in my experience as an archery hunter i have found that shuttles tees dont leave blood. and cheap broadheads will fall apart. in my opinion and the research i have done G5 montecs are the way to go. knew some people who killed with them last year in i killed mine this year with them
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: huntnnw on September 12, 2011, 11:09:56 PM: SHUTTLE T'S dont leave blood :chuckle: okay... I will gurantee the shuttle has a larger hole than a g5.. its in the design of the head to punch in and pull the hide in and cut it open. I have killed animals with these that have left 3" holes. U hit anything in the vitals with a broadhead it will bleed..u shoot high and up hill or no exit u wont get blood..no way to drain
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: oldleclercrd on September 12, 2011, 11:41:36 PM: :yeah:
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: PolarBear on September 12, 2011, 11:58:41 PM: Slick Trick. Magnums or Shuttle T's, either way you can't go wrong. Use to shoot Thunderheads but since I tried the Slick Tricks, I threw the NAP's in the trash.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: bobcat on September 13, 2011, 07:36:27 AM: What do you guys think of the Terminal T-Locks? I got a 3 pack the other day to try out.
Title: Re: Broadheads
Post by: PolarBear on September 13, 2011, 08:17:46 AM: Have not tried them yey but they look like they have a more sturdy blade than the Shuttle T's. I like the idea of a straight blade better as opposed to the curved one.