Best Long Range Fixed Blade Broadhead?

Tilzbow

WKR
Joined
Dec 25, 2012
Messages
444
Location
Reno, NV
Title says most of it but must be available in 125 grain. Looking for a broadhead for this year's Stone Sheep hunt where I may have to take a long shot and/or a shot in windy conditions.
 

jm1607

WKR
Joined
Jul 26, 2013
Messages
2,346
Location
Houston, TX
I don't think you could go wrong with solids, slick tricks, or ramcats.. Those are my favs
 

Timberninja

Lil-Rokslider
Joined
Mar 10, 2013
Messages
277
Slick Trick shave been flying straight out of my bow. Both the standards and magnum.
 

JNDEER

WKR
Joined
May 2, 2012
Messages
1,589
testing done using a hooter shooter show Wac-Em's for best long range shooting.
 

Vandal 44

WKR
Joined
Jun 3, 2012
Messages
920
Location
Washington
There are several good Broad heads on the market for long range shooting. I have tested and like The Shuttle T, Wac-Em and the Exodus. I have taken Elk and Deer with all three and would not hesitate to shoot any of these three.
 

5MilesBack

"DADDY"
Joined
Feb 27, 2012
Messages
16,168
Location
Colorado Springs
testing done using a hooter shooter show Wac-Em's for best long range shooting.

My testing has shown the same......especially the original 3-blade. Then the Shuttle T, and surprisingly the original 1 1/8" Silverflames. Then the Wac'em Exit 4-blade. The Ramcats fly good too, but I just can't get past breaking a blade every single time I've shot them into a foam target. I have some Slick Tricks and Exodus swept blade heads, but they aren't as consistent as my top 3. The 100gr Shuttle T is on par with the Wac'em, but I prefer 125gr heads and those larger Shuttle T's aren't quite as consistent as the Wac'ems.
 
Joined
Feb 24, 2012
Messages
4,927
Location
Colorado
My own redneck testing in the backyard at long range (100 yards) has shown Trophy Taker shuttle T locks to fly the best. Wac ems 2nd and slick tricks third.
 

miller1

Lil-Rokslider
Joined
Feb 26, 2012
Messages
240
Location
Michigan
I also say Wac'ems, i have never had better flight at long range with any other broadhead.
 

Rolo

FNG
Joined
Dec 29, 2012
Messages
69
I've had good results with STs, Exodus (non-swept) and VPAs at long distance. Trying some Helix heads now, and very impressed with the results. All 125 gr.
 
Joined
Mar 21, 2012
Messages
4,051
Location
Alaska
I am very pleased with the Shuttle T's accuracy at long range (and close for that matter), however; they are not very sharp and I haven't found a good way to sharpen them to any degree... I have shot plenty of game with them but they seem to "rip and tear" instead of slice... The animal still ends up dead... but I like a sharp head.

Slick Tricks flew great as well and they are sharp!

I will be trying out some Solid's this year. I hear they fly great and I know they will be sharp and easy to touch up...

Best of luck!
 

charvey9

WKR
Joined
Jan 26, 2014
Messages
1,685
Location
Hamilton, MT
I have good results with Montec 100gr out to 80 yards. They take a little more time to sharpen, but work good when you do.
 
Joined
Mar 21, 2012
Messages
4,051
Location
Alaska
I used Montecs for a year and while they made things die, I wasn't too impressed with the angle of the blade and with how soft they are. I had several that hit bone (rib or off side shoulder) and the tips ended up bent. YMMV but that made me switch. I never shot them beyond 30 yards though as all I hunted at the time were whitetails.
 

SDHNTR

WKR
Joined
Aug 30, 2012
Messages
7,097
Flight is more of a function of bow tune and shooter form, not the broadhead. That being said, assuming all things perfect and equal, the best flying fixed head will always be the smallest one with the least amount of surface area.

Take your pick of quality compact heads out there today, and spend your time worrying more about your practice and fitness rather than the name on the package of broadheads. JMHO.
 

kamcgraw

Lil-Rokslider
Joined
Feb 26, 2012
Messages
241
Location
Allegheny Nat'l Forest
My vote goes to Shuttle T's. I should say that I haven't shot a ton of heads to compare to, but thats because I've never had to. When something works I stick with it. Good Luck!
 

RosinBag

Super Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Feb 27, 2012
Messages
3,102
Location
Roseville, CA.
I have just started testing the G5 Strykers and they have been grouping very well at long range and are very sharp. I have only shot my Rhinehart with it though.
 
Top