Broadhead Poll

Mossyhorns · Mon July 19th,2004, 06:03 PM

And tell us why you prefer that type of Broadhead.......

And why you don't use the others.........

CSA · Mon July 19th,2004, 08:50 PM

Split Fire 125g Mechanical, 1 1/2 inch cutting, flys just like a field point

Myk · Mon July 19th,2004, 09:25 PM

Jak-Hammer 100gr. I want a large hole and a lot of blood.

My final straw going to mechanicals was having a perfect hit that left a few drops of blood.

I'm really disappointed in the internet crowd for badmouthing mechanicals. I think they do it simply because it's not what they use. Or they do it because they made a bad shot and they don't want to blame themselves. There's too much blind brand loyalty going around, even to the point of bad advice.

I parroted what I read to my friend who was telling me about another friend's gut shot deer that left a gut trail and died quickly.
After the deer that left no blood I tried them once and I don't think I'll go back. It may only be 3/4"-1/2" larger diameter but I didn't have a problem with 125gr 1 1/4" fixed blades, the no blood problem started when I went to 100gr 1 1/8" so a little diameter makes a big difference.

Finally, a blood trail that even I can follow.

tcoop · Mon July 19th,2004, 10:14 PM

Great Poll Mossyhorns!!

I just started using the mechanicals 3 years ago. I use the Wasp Jackhammers.

I have now taken a yearling, nice size doe, and a buck about 160-170 lbs I would guess. I'm a firm believer in them. Out of the 3 deer, the buck went the farthest, and he only went about 15-17 yards. The 1 3/4" cutting diameter really stops them.

I was very skeptical of them at first, so I did a lot of research before I went with the Jackhammers. I had heard stories about some of the others not being tough enough or not opening. The JH's have proven very tough. I have only had 1 blade break and that was because it hit the spine and dropped the doe in her tracks. Also, the blades seemed to open immediately under the skin.

I wish I remember where the site was, but there was a guy from another forum that had done extensive testing on many different broad heads. He shot them thru all kinds of things to test penetration, toughness, how soon the mechanicals opened etc. The only broad heads that did OK were the JH's.

I have been told that broad heads are not tough enough for hogs, but I would really like to give it a try.

tcoop

tcoop · Mon July 19th,2004, 10:18 PM

Hey Myk,

Glad to hear you decided to go with the Jackhammers. I knew you would like them.

tcoop

CSA · Tue July 20th,2004, 04:54 AM

I have been told that broad heads are not tough enough for hogs, but I would really like to give it a try.

tcoop

I put a Splitfire thru a hog with no problem at about 10 yards and it was a pass thru too, that piggy drop like a shack of hog meat.

Mossyhorns · Tue July 20th,2004, 09:24 AM

When i went on a hog hunt,it was suggested to me to use only cut on impact head on the hog by the outfitter.And i did get a complete pass through.
Tcoop i think i know the threads your referring too.Was the guys username (5shot) he uses steel drums rubber tires plywood to test the different heads.

One of my hunting buddies uses the Jackhammers also-Unbelieveable the wound they leave.Something like 2 1/2" cutting dia.Wicked very wicked broadhead.

Last year i tried the Magnus G5's fixed head.This year they come out with a new COI/mechanical head.I will try.And i seen on a television add a new broadhead on the market.They have an Air Foil built in the blades to stabilize arrow flight from the head also.They claim no more arrow tuning.

turtle · Tue July 20th,2004, 10:07 PM

I use plain old Thunderheads myself. They group well for me. Haven't got a deer with the bow yet so can't comment on terminal performance.

The 5shot guy has a website Broadhead tests

tcoop · Wed July 21st,2004, 06:07 PM

Yea guys, 5shot is it. Thanks, I'm going to go look at his site again.

tcoop

jmclark · Sat July 24th,2004, 10:54 AM

125 gr. NAP Thunderheads. Fit well on a 30 inch arrow. Still haven't killed anything with them yet. Javelina comes up in January.

View Poll Results: Which type of Broadhead do you prefer?
Fixed Blades	9	47.37%
Cut on impact	3	15.79%
Mechanicals	7	36.84%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

Mon July 19th,2004, 06:03 PM	#1
Mossyhorns Senior Member So Great and Old I'm grey Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,155 Rep Power: 247	Broadhead Poll And tell us why you prefer that type of Broadhead....... And why you don't use the others......... __________________ Camo Solutions Pro Staff http://www.camo-solutions.com It isn't how big the game,but the size of the experiance that matters most !!

Mon July 19th,2004, 08:50 PM	#2
CSA Cedar Springs Archery Grey Bearded Hunter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Elmira, Idaho Posts: 648 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 92	Broadhead Poll Split Fire 125g Mechanical, 1 1/2 inch cutting, flys just like a field point __________________ http://forum.cedarspringsarchery.com/ Life Member of the North American Hunting Club

Mon July 19th,2004, 09:25 PM	#3
Myk Prolific Hunter Great White Hunter Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,593 Rep Power: 197	Broadhead Poll Jak-Hammer 100gr. I want a large hole and a lot of blood. My final straw going to mechanicals was having a perfect hit that left a few drops of blood. I'm really disappointed in the internet crowd for badmouthing mechanicals. I think they do it simply because it's not what they use. Or they do it because they made a bad shot and they don't want to blame themselves. There's too much blind brand loyalty going around, even to the point of bad advice. I parroted what I read to my friend who was telling me about another friend's gut shot deer that left a gut trail and died quickly. After the deer that left no blood I tried them once and I don't think I'll go back. It may only be 3/4"-1/2" larger diameter but I didn't have a problem with 125gr 1 1/4" fixed blades, the no blood problem started when I went to 100gr 1 1/8" so a little diameter makes a big difference. Finally, a blood trail that even I can follow.

Mon July 19th,2004, 10:14 PM	#4
tcoop Guide So Great and Old I'm grey Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 2,211 Rep Power: 258	Broadhead Poll Great Poll Mossyhorns!! I just started using the mechanicals 3 years ago. I use the Wasp Jackhammers. I have now taken a yearling, nice size doe, and a buck about 160-170 lbs I would guess. I'm a firm believer in them. Out of the 3 deer, the buck went the farthest, and he only went about 15-17 yards. The 1 3/4" cutting diameter really stops them. I was very skeptical of them at first, so I did a lot of research before I went with the Jackhammers. I had heard stories about some of the others not being tough enough or not opening. The JH's have proven very tough. I have only had 1 blade break and that was because it hit the spine and dropped the doe in her tracks. Also, the blades seemed to open immediately under the skin. I wish I remember where the site was, but there was a guy from another forum that had done extensive testing on many different broad heads. He shot them thru all kinds of things to test penetration, toughness, how soon the mechanicals opened etc. The only broad heads that did OK were the JH's. I have been told that broad heads are not tough enough for hogs, but I would really like to give it a try. tcoop __________________ Happiness is a large gut pile.

Mon July 19th,2004, 10:18 PM	#5
tcoop Guide So Great and Old I'm grey Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 2,211 Rep Power: 258	Broadhead Poll Hey Myk, Glad to hear you decided to go with the Jackhammers. I knew you would like them. tcoop __________________ Happiness is a large gut pile.

Tue July 20th,2004, 04:54 AM	#6
CSA Cedar Springs Archery Grey Bearded Hunter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Elmira, Idaho Posts: 648 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 92	Broadhead Poll I have been told that broad heads are not tough enough for hogs, but I would really like to give it a try. tcoop I put a Splitfire thru a hog with no problem at about 10 yards and it was a pass thru too, that piggy drop like a shack of hog meat. __________________ http://forum.cedarspringsarchery.com/ Life Member of the North American Hunting Club

Tue July 20th,2004, 09:24 AM	#7
Mossyhorns Senior Member So Great and Old I'm grey Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,155 Rep Power: 247	Broadhead Poll When i went on a hog hunt,it was suggested to me to use only cut on impact head on the hog by the outfitter.And i did get a complete pass through. Tcoop i think i know the threads your referring too.Was the guys username (5shot) he uses steel drums rubber tires plywood to test the different heads. One of my hunting buddies uses the Jackhammers also-Unbelieveable the wound they leave.Something like 2 1/2" cutting dia.Wicked very wicked broadhead. Last year i tried the Magnus G5's fixed head.This year they come out with a new COI/mechanical head.I will try.And i seen on a television add a new broadhead on the market.They have an Air Foil built in the blades to stabilize arrow flight from the head also.They claim no more arrow tuning. __________________ Camo Solutions Pro Staff http://www.camo-solutions.com It isn't how big the game,but the size of the experiance that matters most !!

Tue July 20th,2004, 10:07 PM	#8
turtle Hunter Hunter Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 61 Rep Power: 33	Broadhead Poll I use plain old Thunderheads myself. They group well for me. Haven't got a deer with the bow yet so can't comment on terminal performance. The 5shot guy has a website Broadhead tests

Wed July 21st,2004, 06:07 PM	#9
tcoop Guide So Great and Old I'm grey Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 2,211 Rep Power: 258	Broadhead Poll Yea guys, 5shot is it. Thanks, I'm going to go look at his site again. tcoop __________________ Happiness is a large gut pile.

Sat July 24th,2004, 10:54 AM	#10
jmclark Hunter Hunter Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 81 Rep Power: 31	Broadhead Poll 125 gr. NAP Thunderheads. Fit well on a 30 inch arrow. Still haven't killed anything with them yet. Javelina comes up in January.

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