muzzy or thunderhead
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mertztown, PA
Posts: 970
RE: muzzy or thunderhead
I've used both and each has their qualities.
Pros: Thunderheads have a wide cut andare surgically sharp out of the package. Muzzys generally fly better (smaller diameter) and are made to withstand harder hits on bone.
Cons: Thunderheads are a tad heavier than advertised and tend to fly lower than field tips unless the bow is tuned for them. Muzzy's are comparatively duller out of the box than THeads andthe chisel point tends to rust throughout the season.
My personal preference is for Thunderheads only because I've made bad hits on deer with them before, but the blood trail was huge and I was able to recover the deer. I'd say it's a toss-up. The fact that they sit next to each other on the Walmart shelf should make your choice even tougher!
Pros: Thunderheads have a wide cut andare surgically sharp out of the package. Muzzys generally fly better (smaller diameter) and are made to withstand harder hits on bone.
Cons: Thunderheads are a tad heavier than advertised and tend to fly lower than field tips unless the bow is tuned for them. Muzzy's are comparatively duller out of the box than THeads andthe chisel point tends to rust throughout the season.
My personal preference is for Thunderheads only because I've made bad hits on deer with them before, but the blood trail was huge and I was able to recover the deer. I'd say it's a toss-up. The fact that they sit next to each other on the Walmart shelf should make your choice even tougher!
#10
RE: muzzy or thunderhead
I'm not familiar with the Muzzys you mentioned, but the T-heads are fine and plenty tough. A few years ago I hit a small buck a bit high and buried one in his spine. It was stuck in all the way to the rear of the blades. It was in fine shape after the hit. The only thing that prevented me from continuing to use it was that the butcher went after it with a pair of pliers instead of a saw, so it got pretty bent.
I'll buy more expensive ones someday when these wear out, but until then, I have no problem trusting the T-heads.
I'll buy more expensive ones someday when these wear out, but until then, I have no problem trusting the T-heads.