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Questions about a couple different broadheads
Posted on 8/20/18 at 9:11 pm
Posted on 8/20/18 at 9:11 pm
I’m thinking about switching broadheads this year. I used to shoot G5 montecs, but wanted something that would be more accurate. I just couldn’t get consistency with them. So I switched a couple years ago to the Grim Reapers. They shoot great out of my bow but I’m starting to lack confidence in these little flimsy looking razor blades they put on mechincal broadheads. I’ve killed deer with the grim reapers and got pass throughs but it was due to perfect shot placement. My thinking these days is that something could go wrong and I might hit a shoulder or something and that little flimsy Broadhead isn’t going to perform.
So I’ve been looking at 2 different broadheads. 1) the GrizzlyStik silver flame 100gr. 2) the dirt nap DRT 100gr.
The GS is a true 2 blade, $90 for a 3 pack, and supposedly destroys any bone it hits and keeps pushing. The DRT is a similar design but has 2 bleeder blades, they run about $40 for a 3 pack. I’m not sure how they perform after hitting bone and I’m not sure that they’re built as solid or as sharp as the GS.
Has anyone ever used either one of these broadheads? If so, how do they fly and how do they perform on deer? I also considered the 125gr GS masaai single bevel but I’m not really wanting to retune and resight my bow for 125gr heads. Anybody used the masaai’s?
So I’ve been looking at 2 different broadheads. 1) the GrizzlyStik silver flame 100gr. 2) the dirt nap DRT 100gr.
The GS is a true 2 blade, $90 for a 3 pack, and supposedly destroys any bone it hits and keeps pushing. The DRT is a similar design but has 2 bleeder blades, they run about $40 for a 3 pack. I’m not sure how they perform after hitting bone and I’m not sure that they’re built as solid or as sharp as the GS.
Has anyone ever used either one of these broadheads? If so, how do they fly and how do they perform on deer? I also considered the 125gr GS masaai single bevel but I’m not really wanting to retune and resight my bow for 125gr heads. Anybody used the masaai’s?
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Posted on 8/20/18 at 9:20 pm to A_bear
I’ve stayed committed to my fixed blade 100 grain Muzzy for 15 plus years.
Posted on 8/20/18 at 9:30 pm to A_bear
Shot the Montecs as well and really were happy with them. Killed 3 deer and none of them went further than 40 yards. Switched last year to Grim Reapers, didn’t get the chance to shoot one though.
Posted on 8/20/18 at 9:38 pm to A_bear
I haven’t tried any of those, but you do not need a beefy cut on contact Broadhead for deer sized animal. If you want a fixed blade Broadhead that flies true, give slick tricks a try.
Posted on 8/20/18 at 9:51 pm to A_bear
I shoot silver flame 125 grain. I haven’t shot an animal yet.
However, compared to the NAP mechanicals I was using, I have a ton of confidence that these are going to plow thru most anything.
Night before opening day last year, I was strapping my bow to my pack and like a dumbass forgot all about my quiver. My hand slipped when strapping a bungee and I cut the inside of my thumb at the base to the bone. I still have some slight nerve damage.
They’re razor sharp. I also purchased some helix Broadheads but they were dull out the box and I could not sharpen them.
The single bevel technology and having a heavy FOC makes sense to me.
When I went up in weight, I also went up in draw weight, 400 arrow from 500, and my bow was still on (my draw weight was lower and I had some room to play with though; get some 125 grain field points and resight would be my suggestion).
However, compared to the NAP mechanicals I was using, I have a ton of confidence that these are going to plow thru most anything.
Night before opening day last year, I was strapping my bow to my pack and like a dumbass forgot all about my quiver. My hand slipped when strapping a bungee and I cut the inside of my thumb at the base to the bone. I still have some slight nerve damage.
They’re razor sharp. I also purchased some helix Broadheads but they were dull out the box and I could not sharpen them.
The single bevel technology and having a heavy FOC makes sense to me.
When I went up in weight, I also went up in draw weight, 400 arrow from 500, and my bow was still on (my draw weight was lower and I had some room to play with though; get some 125 grain field points and resight would be my suggestion).
Posted on 8/20/18 at 9:59 pm to A_bear
Also, I got mine on sale from Alaskan bow hunter (they were less expensive because they are left bevel and they were switching everything to right). I looked at drt but I’m skeptical of the bleeders and I believe they were only 100 grain. One could add some brass inserts though.
The one deer I shot with NAP had good results but after not passing thru on a few hogs I switched (could have been shot placement but like you outlined, I wanted something for less than marginal shots, primarily on hogs).
The one deer I shot with NAP had good results but after not passing thru on a few hogs I switched (could have been shot placement but like you outlined, I wanted something for less than marginal shots, primarily on hogs).
Posted on 8/20/18 at 10:04 pm to A_bear
I've used Slick Trick magnums for years and never had a problem with a blood trail, pass through, or accuracy. My good friend hunts all over the world and uses the original German Kinetics which are very hard to find these days. Pics below from his Sable harvested 2 weeks ago, and his Tahr taken in July.
Posted on 8/20/18 at 11:09 pm to bobdylan
The silver flame are double bevel from Alaskan bow hunter these days. They do come in 100gr so I wouldn’t have to resight my bow. It’s already maxed out so I can’t just increase the weight and keep the same speed with 125’s. How accurate are the silver flames out of your bow?
Posted on 8/21/18 at 6:54 am to A_bear
I haven’t had any accuracy issues with them.
Posted on 8/21/18 at 7:05 am to A_bear
I’ve shot the dirt naps for about 3 seasons now and haven’t had a problem yet even with a marginal shot. Even had a doe drop in her tracks and a hog only make it 10 yards. They draw blood and leave gaping holes. Killed about 5 hogs and 4 deer with them
Posted on 8/21/18 at 7:23 am to A_bear
I shot Rage Xtreme broadheads religiously and they worked like flawlessly.
This season, since I'm starting out in CO for Elk, I am using fixed heads for the first time. I am shooting the Magnus Stinger 100gr with the bleeder. They are flying great and are sharp as hell.
If I were to switch from those, take a look at the Simmons Shark and the Wasp Boss. Part of me wishes I would have bought the Sharks to begin with but at this point I have all the confidence with my setup with the Stingers and don't want to change
Magnus Stinger (I'm not shooting the serrated though)
This season, since I'm starting out in CO for Elk, I am using fixed heads for the first time. I am shooting the Magnus Stinger 100gr with the bleeder. They are flying great and are sharp as hell.
If I were to switch from those, take a look at the Simmons Shark and the Wasp Boss. Part of me wishes I would have bought the Sharks to begin with but at this point I have all the confidence with my setup with the Stingers and don't want to change
Magnus Stinger (I'm not shooting the serrated though)
This post was edited on 8/21/18 at 7:29 am
Posted on 8/21/18 at 7:28 am to 4LSU2
quote:
I’ve stayed committed to my fixed blade 100 grain Muzzy for 15 plus years.
Been 20 years for me. I have never had any issues and see no reason to change. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Posted on 8/21/18 at 9:31 am to A_bear
The German Kinetics as posted above are the absolute best broadheads I have ever owned and I had access to test almost all of them sold on the shelves with our doe tags we had to fill each year. I got tired of the gimmicks and thin blades that break and went on a search for a real broadhead when I was given Markus' contact info. He sent me a 125 to try about 12 years ago and I was hooked. I ordered 6 of the Silverflame 125 XL's and they will outlast me. The ones from alaskan outfitter are not his original broadheads. They bought the rights and had them mass produced in china. Markus finally started making them again. They are the strongest, sharpest, true flying broadhead I have ever shot and they leave a wound channel that looks like a hatchet was used. I have cut clean through ribs with them. They are easy to resharpen with a good stone and are the only broadhead that makes me nervous to handle them. To each his own but these are the last broadheads I will ever use again. Just make sure they are the originals made in Germany and not the knockoffs. You have to hold one in your hand to understand.
Posted on 8/21/18 at 1:19 pm to A_bear
I'll give another vote for Slick Tricks.
They are pretty tough.
Sharp out of the box.
Don't cost a fortune.
Fly very true.
and readily available.
I shoot the Slick Trick Magnum 100gr (1-1/8")
They are pretty tough.
Sharp out of the box.
Don't cost a fortune.
Fly very true.
and readily available.
I shoot the Slick Trick Magnum 100gr (1-1/8")
Posted on 8/21/18 at 5:09 pm to Bolivar Shagnasty
Muzzy is great if your bow is tuned well enough to shoot them. Mine isnt and it wont group them. Itll group slick tricks though so that's what I use.
Posted on 8/22/18 at 12:53 pm to A_bear
I've shot the muzzy 3 blade 100 gr for years as well. A friend was telling me about Swat. Have any of you ever shot that brand. He love them.
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