100 vs 125 grain broadheads/field points

[Bump79]

I love them. I started using them when I started bowhunting back in ‘92. A couple of years ago I tried some Grim Reaper Micro Hades. I hated those things and quickly went back to Thunderhead 100s.

What did you hate about the Micro Hades? Man, I feel the opposite. Those NAP were wobbly and super thin blades. Micro Hades Pro is durable and has an incredible tip and blade retention. I generally prefer a solid head though.

 

[N2TRKYS]

What did you hate about the Micro Hades? Man, I feel the opposite. Those NAP were wobbly and super thin blades. Micro Hades Pro is durable and has an incredible tip and blade retention. I generally prefer a solid head though.

The durability of the blades weren’t as good with the Grim Reapers as the Thunderheads. The blood trail sucked with the Grim Reapers, as well. They just weren’t as good as the Thunderheads in all the aspects that matter to me.

 

[Maxhunter]

Like stated the weight is the only difference. I shoot 65lbs at 27” draw. I’ve shot both and see no real difference in penetration. You’ll gain a little speed.

 

[butcherboy]

Stick with what you have. I’ve shot so many different broadheads and weight over the past 35 years it’s ridiculous. I’ve stuck with what works for me. A 100 grain 3 blade broadhead, 50 grain insert, 3 blazer vanes. No collars, no lighted nocks. Don’t listen to the big box store guys. They want to sell stuff or they drink the koolaid of social media influencers.

Forgot to mention that I’m shooting 73# 28” draw 27” Easton FMJ 100gr exodus swept broadhead. TAW is 482 grains. Been a great combo.

 

[KBC]

I went to 4 heat vanes instead of 3 blazers. I figured adding one smaller vane would keep a similar surface area for steering, plus it adds one more spot/finer adjustment if I need to nock tune, and it also adds more clearance with the lower profile and lack of vane pointing up so I can shoot farther.

I’m not sure they fly any better or different but those reasons were enough to go 4 fletch for me.

 

[signing off]

I switched to 125 weight heads and it was a positive change. The accuracy was better when my form was lacking or inconsistent. That could have been broadhead design but I think it was the FOC change that was noticed.

 

[Yung6ix]

It’s the durability diff between a 100 v 125 that made me switch. In many instances the same broadheads becomes a lot sturdier (less likely to break/bend when hitting a bone) when you make the jump. At least that’s been my experience.

 

[Bump79]

It’s the durability diff between a 100 v 125 that made me switch. In many instances the same broadheads becomes a lot sturdier (less likely to break/bend when hitting a bone) when you make the jump. At least that’s been my experience.

That definitely can be true. Many heads are designed as 125 then they whittle out another 25 grains. If you get a broadhead designed as 100 grain then usually it's not a big deal.

 

[Idaboy]

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.

If fixed blade, shoot 100g and add insert

 

[shoeshineman]

I had the same predicament. I built out 3 of each arrow build and shot groups at various distances. The build that flew better/grouped better is the one that I went with.

 

[JasonWi]

Last year I shot both tip weights over a few weeks at the same time with different colored fletch to see if at some point I would gain the slightest bit of accuracy with one over the other.

Both were tuned and shooting bullet holes through paper to ensure a fair comparison. For me personally inside of 50 yards there wasn’t enough difference to justify one over the other.

So I continued to shoot from 60-80 and finally I felt like the 125 started to maintain slighter tighter groups. But not significantly, so if you’re curious about it..try something similar and just see for yourself if you can tell a difference?

Pink 100 green 125
1. 30
2. 40
3. 50

I’m certainly not a target archer, but I wanted to see for myself and either will keep me inside my acceptable zone out to 50 which is 99% of my shots

 

[MoeFaux]

100's give a slightly flatter trajectory
125's give marginally better penetration

If you're not struggling with your current setup, then there's nothing to gain by switching. If your bow is tuned, you have a broadhead you like (props to old school Thunderheads!!), your sight is set up, and your comfortable shooting between your pins (assuming you HAVE pins), then you're just fiddling for no reason.

Keep the setup you have and send it!