Non Political Broadhead Thread (With a Bonus Poll!)

[Hilljackoutlaw]

I’d bet most years I spend more time behind the string than 90% of people and only shoot mechanicals. It’s all about trusting what on the end of the pointy stick. If you want swing by and I’ll show you the things I’ve put that pointy stick thru

Hey i used a wink emoji!

 

[WildWill]

Shooting RMS Cutthroat 125gr. three blades. Had a little bit of a tricky time tuning them last year with the AAE Max Stealth so went to the Airrzr vanes a few weeks ago. Haven't had a chance to get out and shoot them yet.

I'd consider shooting mechanicals-- specifically G3 DeadMeats-- if I bow hunt pronghorn this fall again.

The mega meats have me very intrigued.





Mechanical for deer and smaller size game shot several different kind but the Rages are by far the best I've used. Killed 2 bucks and a doe this year with them 60 yards was the furthest recovery with enough blood Stevie Wonder could follow the trail. Fixed blades for game larger then a deer like elk again I've used many different kinds currently using Slick Trick 4 blade heads. Really like the G5 montec but they never flew great for me plus I wanted a 150gr head so moved to the Slick Tricks. The penetration is awesome but the blood trails are just so-so.

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

I've always shot Thunderhead 125 grain fixed. Quite a few critters went into the freezer.

Shot those for probably 15 years. Then I couldnt find em anymore and switched.

 

[Mallardsx2]

Muzzy 4-blade.

They haven't let me down in over 20 years.

 

[Beignet]

Hey i used a wink emoji!

Yeah, Gasner. Wink emoji. Chill, bruv.

 

[mevertsen]

Zwickey Eskilite 135 from my 42 lb recurve. Have yet to kill anything.

100 grain Muzzy 4 blade. Used that for a jack rabbit with the recurve and one deer.

Fixed blades are all I've ever used.

 

[cgasner1]

Yeah, Gasner. Wink emoji. Chill, bruv.

Im on day 2 of a 3 day training course no wonder some of you guys are always so pist off. I need some outside time

 

[WildWill]

Im on day 2 of a 3 day training course no wonder some of you guys are always so pist off. I need some outside time

Now imagine you work in a office with 50+ people and you're 1 of 4 dudes.

 

[cgasner1]

Now imagine you work in an office with 50+ people and you're 1 of 4 dudes.

Hard no

 

[Nick87]

Now imagine you work in a office with 50+ people and you're 1 of 4 dudes.

Being single could make that a little better.

 

[Forkyfinder]

Being single could make that a little better.

Probably not in 2025

 

[WildWill]

Being single could make that a little better.

Yeah the wife loves it.

 

[SaskHunter]

I made the switch from mechanicals to fixed a few years ago and haven't looked back since. With a properly tuned bow, my fixed blade arrows fly just as well as they did with mechanicals.

 

[Schaaf]

I’d bet most years I spend more time behind the string than 90% of people and only shoot mechanicals. It’s all about trusting what on the end of the pointy stick. If you want swing by and I’ll show you the things I’ve put that pointy stick thru

Sounds like something a lazy bow hunter that shoots mechanicals would say..

 

[Keep on]

I will stick with the old school rage 2 blades with the collar for the foreseeable future. I bought enough on close out on E-bay to last me for years to come. I've had no issues with them and they fly true. Had a pretty hard quarter to shot on my buck this past year and the rage did it's job no problem. If it ain't broke........

 

[millerkiller77]

VPA carbon steel double bevel. Easy to sharpen, no gimmicks.

 

[Beignet]

Iron Will is currently selling singles for $39. Hard pill when a three pack of other brands cost the same.

I just ordered one to try out before a full commit. 100 grain with a single left bevel to match my bare shaft rotation and fletching direction. I’ll back weight my inserts and the arrow should be dead nuts 500 grains total.

I’ll post more about the arrow build on the AI arrow thread I started once I get everything tuned. I used Chat GPT compared against Archer’s Advantage to explore hypothetical set-ups and to test AI capabilities.

Anyone have any reasons to dislike the Iron Wills? Field reports?

 

[Beignet]

VPA carbon steel double bevel. Easy to sharpen, no gimmicks.

I like that they sell a mix and match test pack.

 

[WildWill]

I'm running a 29in arrow and it is either 498gr or 523gr depending on if using a 125gr(mechanical) or 150gr broadhead (fixed).

 

[cgasner1]

Sounds like something a lazy bow hunter that shoots mechanicals would say..