Broadheads

[Archery_nut]

What’s everyone’s favourite fixed blade broadhead. If you can sell me on mechanical then I’ll try switching but I hate buying o-rings every time and I like to take out every variable that could go wrong such as them not opening, that’s why I stick with fixed blade.


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[brendan's dad]

I have been using G5 Strikers and they have been great, spin perfect and fly like darts. Might have something to do with G5 being in the surgical equipment business. I have also used Slick Tricks and they are great as well. If you do go to mechs, Grim Reaper 1 3/8 cut are hard to beat and there is no o-rings.

[Rackmastr]

I shoot 125gr Strikers and have had great luck with them and great flight. I've shot them out to 80 yards and they fly very well.

[Ericson]

Favourite is the Tooth of the Arrow 100 grain. Sharp, tough, and accurate. Easy to resharpen if needed

[Lefty-Canuck]

Tooth of the Arrow have worked well for me as a fixed option. Mechanical I would go Grim Reaper Razor Tip original.

[Passthru]

I’ve always used G5 strikers and they work well. I haven’t tried the striker v2 yet but imagine they are very similar. This year I will be trying grim reapers

[501s]

I had trouble tuning the G5's. I went to Slick Trick Magnums, 100Gn and they flew so much better. I took a Muley Buck and a WT buck last year, and the broad heads performed flawless and both animals expired quickly. They will be my go to broad head until I have an issue.

[Toungetech]

I'm looking at the ironwill Outfitters broadheads.

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[Scruffee]

G5 Strikers

[reddeerhunter]

VPA 3 blade or2 blade, Alien Archery SV2, Tooth of the arrow. Carbon express F15. Shuttle T. Striker or Montec. Exodus. Tried all, all awesome.

Deer/mules/bears:
Hypodermic 2.3" cut, shapeshifters by innerloc. Or any of the above heads.

Go get em!!!!!!!!!!

[Gear guy]

Slick tricks

[jzz30tt]

I go down the heavier higher foc arrow path and right now have been using and enjoying cutthroat single bevels.

Bishops look amazing but I haven't a spare child or internal organ to trade for a set of 3.

I still do like slick tricks, tooth of the arrow, grim reapers, nap killzones, and magnus stingers. Solid and iron will are both good too with iron will being substantially more sturdy.

[CroPhi]

I had a big problem with Strikers spinning and the ferrule is super fragile. Switched to VPA non vented 125 gr 3 blade

[reddeerhunter]

I had a big problem with Strikers spinning and the ferrule is super fragile. Switched to VPA non vented 125 gr 3 blade

Great pic, the non vented penetrates better, and the vented are a bit thicker and tougher. CANNOT go wrong with a VPA. Seriously tough broadhead and easy to find.

[GMX]

Muzzy Trocar was the trick for me last fall I’ve been a muzzy fan a long time. I used to use to MX3 but find the compact Trocars a better choice.

[3blade]

Slick trick magnums and g5 strikers. Both work well for me

[novatradesmen]

Grim Reapers work for me

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[Settle&release]

Slick trick magnums [emoji108]

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[ghfalls]

Has anyone used toxic’s. They sure look deadly

[Lefty-Canuck]

Has anyone used toxic’s. They sure look deadly

They core not cut, as a result penetration is poor. They drain milk jugs fast...but I don’t hunt milk jugs.

LC

[C-Lublinkhof]

I’m trying a heavier higher FOC arrow setup this year for elk. I ordered up a set of Grizzlystik single bevel Alaskan in 200gr. I’m excited for them to show up.

[Remi3006]

I like the the Montec G5’s

[mountainman5]

Blackwidow Innovations px2 is my favourite fixed blade broadhead I shot a bear this spring with them and it was a complete pass through and the bear died within 20 yards. When I found the arrow the broadhead didn’t have any nicks or chips in the blades

[6mm rem]

I’m going to run Tooth of Arrow and Day Six Evo 100s . I ran Slick tricks in the past with good success just looking for something a little more beefy for elk.

[Crock44]

Exodus full blade.

[Jspi]

Ozcuts are a great deal for a very durable head. But cant beat iron wills warranty. Have already had two heads replaced no questions asked. Just don’t loose them... both spin and fly great for me.

[YegFishing]

Call me cheap but I have used Cabela's Coppehead broadheads. I have used them on deer and never had issues. They cut great, break bones and leave a huge wound channel. They break ribs and shoulder blades. The only downside is that they are difficult to sharpen. I have friends who use Montec broadheads and you can sharpen them up on some 2000 stones.

I did buy a pair of broadheads from Europe that I want to try out but I am not sure if it is worth the risk, so I probably will just use them on small game.

[raw outdoors]

Exodus or slick tricks exodus penetrate better the slick trick punch bigger holes. 2 moose 2 elk 2 mule deer can’t argue those results.

[gman1978]

I like the the Montec G5’s

There are a lot of good options these days but I have packed out more bull elk killed by a montec than any other broadhead by far. The penetration is excellent. The blood trail can be a bit sparse especially on high hits but that’s common with high hits anyway. They do the job.

[Mastercaller]

What’s everyone’s favourite fixed blade broadhead. If you can sell me on mechanical then I’ll try switching but I hate buying o-rings every time and I like to take out every variable that could go wrong such as them not opening, that’s why I stick with fixed blade.


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I switched from the G5 to the Rage Hypo's. All I can say is Stevie Wonder could follow the blood trail.
Shot critters with the G5, no blood trail or very little blood. With the Hypo's, looks like a scene from I married an axe murderer

So far, no issues with the Hypo's shot an elk 1/4'ing to me at 12' and he expired in 40yrds. Shot another at 30yds and same thing

[Trapperdylan]

I shoot grim reapers, I prefer the 1 3/8 cutting head, seem to pass through deer no problem, moose on the other hand not so much. Poking hide on the other side, the moose bled internally but without a pass through I can see why. Went far enough in that he broke the arrow rather than had it fall out. Grims shoot great for me, I don't sling arrows at animals further than 40yards, never had issues with the grims!

Good luck to everyone out there

[madball]

Born and Raised Outdoors are doing a huge broadhead test this week on like 40 different broadbeads. I shot grim reapers last year and had a real bad experience with them and switched mid hunt to muzzy trocars and they worked like a hot damn.
Personally I’m going to wait until after they post that test video to make up my mind but I really want to try Tooth of the Arrow this year and I’m anxious to see how the new collarless Rage mechanicals perform.

[510-Gem]

What’s everyone’s favourite fixed blade broadhead. If you can sell me on mechanical then I’ll try switching but I hate buying o-rings every time and I like to take out every variable that could go wrong such as them not opening, that’s why I stick with fixed blade.


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Dude, that’s exactly my perspective on mechanicals. Archery hunting has always been a demonstration of Murphy’s law: anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

After almost 20 years of shooting, I’ve arrived at Montec and Montec strykers. They group like a field point and pile up animals just as well as anything. The only shortcoming I’ve had with them was due to operator error.


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[Boomdone]

100 gr muzzys are my go to,

[brendan's dad]

Where people error is if they shoot mechanical broadheads they sometimes don't tune the bow for good arrow flight. If your arrow is kicking left/right with a field point and then you screw on a mech, the mech and field point will group together but they are both still kicking left/right. I can shoot fixed or mechs out of my bow with no problem. The reason I can do this is that I paper tune my bows with a bare shaft at 10". I am finished tuning when I get a perfect hole the size of the shaft. There is no fletching to correct any errors and this ensures the arrow is coming off the bow perfectly straight. For mechs I shoot the Grim Reapers 1 3/8 and have had complete pass thrus on the 2 moose I have shot; 1 of which was at 53 yards.

Tune your bow and shoot what you like but there is absolutely nothing wrong with the mechs they make today and their reliability.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Rarely if ever is the broad head to blame. There are pros and cons to both. If you always hunt stands and never shoot past 30yrds, fixed all day. If you may need to take a longer shot in the wide open and wind...consider mechanical.

LC

[bucksnbears]

Rarely if ever is the broad head to blame. There are pros and cons to both. If you always hunt stands and never shoot past 30yrds, fixed all day. If you may need to take a longer shot in the wide open and wind...consider mechanical.

LC
Gotta disagree. I all ready HATE mech heads and lack of penetration is why.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Gotta disagree. I all ready HATE mech heads and lack of penetration is why.

I beg to differ I have passed through many elk with mechanicals...one at 40 yards diagonally. Poor arrow flight and bow tuning is as much to blame for poor penetration as broad head choice.

LC

[bucksnbears]

Well alrighty then.
I've seen HORRIBLE results. I won't allow then in my camp.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Well alrighty then.
I've seen HORRIBLE results. I won't allow then in my camp.

Better off not allowing untuned bows in your camp. If people took the time to paper and bareshaft tune their setup, less would have the misconception the broadhead was to blame.

LC

[andy1]

Following.

[Jessemc]

I’ve always shot g5 montecs and had great arrow flight and tunes easy when switching from field points to broad heads. However all the rumours online I read were true that they don’t leave much of a blood trail.

[brendan's dad]

Well alrighty then.
I've seen HORRIBLE results. I won't allow then in my camp.

You own your own camp??? Wow that must be a fun place.

[jcrayford]

It's been years since I hunted with fixed. Back in '97, my brother put me onto Rocket Steelheads (small, tight mechanicals that shoot exactly like my FP) and I still carry them. They are now almost impossible to find, but when I do find them I buy the store out of them. I've got enough repair blades that it should be able to last my lifetime.

My other choice is Grim Reaper Razorcuts that I've had good luck with as well. They shoot and group right along with my FP. A little bit bigger upon opening than the Steelheads, but same effectiveness - animals down.

When I first started hunting, my knowledge was more limited than now and I didn't have the patience or skill to tune to fixed blades. Over the years, the skills have grown but not the patience. My mechs have never let me down - NEVER! They fly where they're pointed and do the job as long as I do mine. Like Lefty states, lots of times the equipment is blamed instead of searching deeper for the real problem. Equipment can only do what it's meant to do at any given point in time. It's up to us to prepare it as best as possible to eliminate Murphy.

I can't see me ever going back to a fixed while there are so many great choices with mechs on the market. They are solidly built nowadays if you do your research and prepare them - just the same as many fixed blade options. You need to prepare both to the same degree.

J.