Broad head brand doesn't matter
10-12-2005, 03:52 PM
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Fork Horn
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Location: Klamath Falls, Or
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Broad head brand doesn't matter
Most of you here are seasoned vets, but here is a post for not so experienced.
An effective broadhead must possess three characteristics regardless of brand.
1) They must fly true and consistently hit where you are aiming.
2) They must be durable enough to stay together upon impact(I have seen some heads come apart)
3) They MUST be sharp enough to cause massive hemroging and blood loss.(Rocky mt., N.A.P., Magnus Stingers, Wasp, Silver Flamesall come SHARP as an example)
If your head possess these three characteristics and you hit them in the vitals regardless of the brand they will be effective on all game.
Andrew
P.S. The Rocky Mountain Ironhead 125 heads are the best I have used for the reasons stated above.
An effective broadhead must possess three characteristics regardless of brand.
1) They must fly true and consistently hit where you are aiming.
2) They must be durable enough to stay together upon impact(I have seen some heads come apart)
3) They MUST be sharp enough to cause massive hemroging and blood loss.(Rocky mt., N.A.P., Magnus Stingers, Wasp, Silver Flamesall come SHARP as an example)
If your head possess these three characteristics and you hit them in the vitals regardless of the brand they will be effective on all game.
Andrew
P.S. The Rocky Mountain Ironhead 125 heads are the best I have used for the reasons stated above.
10-12-2005, 04:01 PM
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Location: Russellville, Arkansas
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RE: Broad head brand doesn't matter
It is true that brand doesn’t matter, but brands typically receive common reviews in regards to the three characteristics you listed. When a brand meets my standards in these three categories with more than one of their broadheads, it is easier for me to say “I use NAP broadheads” then to say everything you just listed.
10-12-2005, 04:16 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Broad head brand doesn't matter
Agreed. What criteria do you use before purchasing a head? I am sure there are other heads that meet these criteria that are not mentioned in my post.
Andrew
Andrew
10-12-2005, 04:39 PM
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RE: Broad head brand doesn't matter
I am a sponsored shooter and I have the advantage to test all sorts of broadheads, and I truly belive in cut on impact heads. Lets face it not all shots are perfect and for this reason I choose a broadhead that inflicts the most damage. With the Wac-em 100gr I made a less than perfect shot on a mule deer that turned right on release and I shot the animal at 30 yards through both hams and the arrow exited, the deer only ran 75 yds before expiring. These broadheads fly like feild points, with cut on contact replaceable blades.
AZHOYT
AZHOYT
10-12-2005, 06:39 PM
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RE: Broad head brand doesn't matter
azhoyt,,
how do u become a "sponsored shooter" just currious
anyway,,
i agree with this cause my dad shoots the the broadhead that u can buy at walmart and has succefully killed deer with them,(unknown name sattelite broadhead, Eastman outdoors Tri-Loc Lightnign BH for this year) except for the sharpness cause i never got my hands on them but they shoot real well and the hold together through game.
(I am with the magnus stinger cliq though
how do u become a "sponsored shooter" just currious
anyway,,
i agree with this cause my dad shoots the the broadhead that u can buy at walmart and has succefully killed deer with them,(unknown name sattelite broadhead, Eastman outdoors Tri-Loc Lightnign BH for this year) except for the sharpness cause i never got my hands on them but they shoot real well and the hold together through game.
(I am with the magnus stinger cliq though
10-12-2005, 07:49 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Broad head brand doesn't matter
I took a doe last year with a Golden Key Hornet broadhead. Probably my personal choice for a "cheap" broadhead. They retail for $14.99 for a 3 pack but I picked them up on sale at Dick's Sporting Goods buy one pack get one free. 6 broadheads for $14.99. That's a deal and they really are a decent fixed blade.
10-12-2005, 09:24 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Broad head brand doesn't matter
Thanks for the post. I've been asking so many questions b/c i love the way spitfires fly but half the people on here say they would never use them and some people swear by them. Lol, makes my head spend, but i'll stick with them.
10-12-2005, 10:34 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: Broad head brand doesn't matter
Saying that your broadhead brand does not matter is like saying your automobile brand doesn't matter. Would you want to use a Yugo equivalent broadhead on your next hunt?
Some brands build better broadheads than others. That's why they are more successful. They have sharper blades, stronger furrels, hold together better, etc... That's why there are brand names. So the consumer can buy a product and know the quality will be good.
Some brands build better broadheads than others. That's why they are more successful. They have sharper blades, stronger furrels, hold together better, etc... That's why there are brand names. So the consumer can buy a product and know the quality will be good.