Which one? 3 or 4 blade Muzzy?
04-03-2006, 08:49 AM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 78
Which one? 3 or 4 blade Muzzy?
I decided to go to a fixed blade, but am unsure of which Muzzy to get. 100gr. 3 or 4 blade. Thoughts.
Iam shootinga Darton Avalance extreme set at 64-65 lbs.
Also, muzzy has practiceheads available. Are these just as good as using the real thing?
Iam shootinga Darton Avalance extreme set at 64-65 lbs.
Also, muzzy has practiceheads available. Are these just as good as using the real thing?
04-03-2006, 09:16 AM
#2
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: Which one? 3 or 4 blade Muzzy?
Both are great heads so it's going to have to be your decision. I used Muzzy 100 grain 3 blade for 10 plus years with nothing but good results...I can have them grouping as tight as any field head available. I don't particularly like the practice blades. Figure on using one set of blades as practice and keep the rest as hunting blades....buy yourself a replacement pack and you'll have plenty...remember, one shot and they are no longer good for hunting unless you replace or sharpen the blades....this is true for all broadheads.
04-03-2006, 09:46 AM
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Posts: 7,571
RE: Which one? 3 or 4 blade Muzzy?
I try to get the highest FOC possible with the correct tune of my setup. That said, I've been a big fan of the 4-blade 145 grain Muzzy. I also like the four blade because to me they are easier to sharpen then the three blade. FWIW, I can get them much sharper then what they come out of the pack.
04-03-2006, 12:14 PM
#5
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 160
RE: Which one? 3 or 4 blade Muzzy?
I have used them both in 100gr. They both fly the same out of my bow. I have not killed anything with the 4 blade yet since I just bought them, but I anticipate that they will kill just as good. I second the idea of sacrificing some regular blades for practice.
04-03-2006, 12:40 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Too close to Chicago
Posts: 3,337
RE: Which one? 3 or 4 blade Muzzy?
I had no problems with the three blades. Tune great out to 40 yards, at least that's as far as I shot them. I like the way the 4 blades assemble better though.
04-03-2006, 01:30 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Burke, VA (raised in MD)
Posts: 1,096
RE: Which one? 3 or 4 blade Muzzy?
I use the 3 blade 100 grain and have had great success including a complete pass through after penetration ofthe shoulder blade. My last two deer died within sight of my stand. I use old blades for practice. Just try not to shoot your own arrows with them.
04-03-2006, 05:20 PM
#10
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
Posts: 21,199
RE: Which one? 3 or 4 blade Muzzy?
I experimented with both and really didn't find much difference in flight. I ended up with the Thunderhead only because I had a bunch of them and they seemed to group ever so slightly better from my bow. I guess guestimation would tell you maybe a little better penetration with the three blade but more cutting surface with the 4 blade so maybe more blood on the ground, if you get max penetration. Whitetails.... either head.