100 vs 125 grain broadheads/field points

[PredatoryProwler]

I had used 125 grain broadheads for the previous season hunting mainly elk and deer, and I have been debating switching to 100 grain. Is there any noticeable difference in penetration or performance. Which do you guys prefer? Drawing ~60lbs at 28 inches. Same question for 3 vs 4 vane arrows.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

The specific heads you're looking at matter more than their weight.

 

[PredatoryProwler]

The specific heads you're looking at matter more than their weight.

What do you use/recommend?

 

[ResearchinStuff]

For 100 gr, rage trypan, deadmeat v1, or qad exodus

For 125 gr, I would use the exodus or deadmeat v2.

There are lots of fancier and more expensive heads. The ones listed have worked for me. 28.5", 70#

 

[Tnarb44]

There are many other things important things to consider when choosing broadhead weight like total arrow weight, desired arrow weight, foc, and the type game you are using them on. Other than that generally there is very little difference between 100 and 125 broadheads other than some 125s are built a little stronger.

 

[Tnarb44]

3 fletch vs 4 fletch really comes down to how much rear steer you need. I have experimented with both and didn’t find enough benefit in 4 fletch to switch. Best thing you can do is fletch some 4s and compare them in your bow. If what you have tunes well and flys true it might just be best to stick with what has been working.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

My 3 fletch aae max stealth arrows hit the same spot as my 4 fletch tac driver arrows of the same weight to beyond 60 yards.

 

[PredatoryProwler]

My 3 fletch aae max stealth arrows hit the same spot as my 4 fletch tac driver arrows of the same weight to beyond 60 yards.

Ok, the guy at the local bass pro was trying to convince me to buy some 100 grains points and 4 vane but from what it sounds like it really isn't much of a difference worth noting. Based on how well I shoot right now I probably wouldn't notice much of a difference anyways lol.

 

[Tnarb44]

Ok, the guy at the local bass pro was trying to convince me to buy some 100 grains points and 4 vane but from what it sounds like it really isn't much of a difference worth noting. Based on how well I shoot right now I probably wouldn't notice much of a difference anyways lol.

Correct, most likely wont notice a difference switching to 4 fletch if your bow is properly tuned now.

 

[Wheels]

You could shoot 100gr broadheads and put a 25gr collar on the arrows.

 

[N2TRKYS]

Thunderhead 100s with a 50 grain insert in my GT Hunter XT 300 spine arrow. Gives me around 430 grain total arrow weight. That’s a perfect weight for me.

I only shoot 3 vanes. I’ve seen zero reason for me to ever want a 4 vane setup.

 

[PredatoryProwler]

Thunderhead 100s with a 50 grain insert in my GT Hunter XT 300 spine arrow. Gives me around 430 grain total arrow weight. That’s a perfect weight for me.

How are the thunderheads? I debated getting those this season but decided against them and got some magnus stingers.

 

[180ls1]

Ok, the guy at the local bass pro was trying to convince me to buy some 100 grains points and 4 vane but from what it sounds like it really isn't much of a difference worth noting. Based on how well I shoot right now I probably wouldn't notice much of a difference anyways lol.

Don't listen to him

125 heads are tougher constructed (more material), 3 fletch also has less drag (think of a parachute) so if your bow shoots well leave it alone.

 

[PredatoryProwler]

Don't listen to him

That guy has more than a couple screws loose