Bowhuntr64
WKR
Several weeks ago, I broke down and ordered some A-TACs. I got the 125 gr Deep Six heads, which is what Dan Evans (owner of Trophy Taker) uses personally. They are extremely expensive and there are almost no reviews on them anywhere. Given my broadhead addiction, I just couldn't resist the temptation any more, so I got a pack.
Out of the box, they look absolutely top notch. Wow! Very impressive design and construction. You don't wonder why they cost $30 per head when you hold one.
They are machined out of a solid bar stock of stainless steel. The ferrules are 416 Stainless, so they will bend before they break. The main blade is .080" thick and is machined from 440A Stainless. The ferrule tip is a true cut on contact and is even thicker than the main blade.
Of real significance, the Deep Six models come with a titanium collar that slides over the arrow shaft, protecting it from any lateral force. That is a really cool and unique innovation.
I've been waiting for some warm weather to test the flight and finally got to do that today. First shot was at 30 yards--Bullseye in my foam target. Next shot was 40 yards--Bullseye in my foam target. Next shot was 60 yards and is pictured below. I simply couldn't hit outside of the black spots on my target, even with wind gusts of about 15-20 mph. The arrow flew extremely well--looked like a dart. I also shot my Exodus heads, which are my other favorite head, and they shot very well also...but not quite as well as the A-TAC.
I didn't shoot beyond 60 yet, because I need to change out my sight tape on my adjustable sight, as I've increased the weight of my arrows and was using a 125 gr head instead of a 100 gr one.
I can't wait to put one of these bad boys through a bull elk this fall. I will post reviews more as I test them further. Dan has shot them through Buffalo shoulders with no damage.
The price point is certainly not for everyone. I think the Exodus is the best head in the more "normal" price range. But if you got some extra funds and are hunting something big, you won't do better than the A-TACs.
Out of the box, they look absolutely top notch. Wow! Very impressive design and construction. You don't wonder why they cost $30 per head when you hold one.
They are machined out of a solid bar stock of stainless steel. The ferrules are 416 Stainless, so they will bend before they break. The main blade is .080" thick and is machined from 440A Stainless. The ferrule tip is a true cut on contact and is even thicker than the main blade.
Of real significance, the Deep Six models come with a titanium collar that slides over the arrow shaft, protecting it from any lateral force. That is a really cool and unique innovation.
I've been waiting for some warm weather to test the flight and finally got to do that today. First shot was at 30 yards--Bullseye in my foam target. Next shot was 40 yards--Bullseye in my foam target. Next shot was 60 yards and is pictured below. I simply couldn't hit outside of the black spots on my target, even with wind gusts of about 15-20 mph. The arrow flew extremely well--looked like a dart. I also shot my Exodus heads, which are my other favorite head, and they shot very well also...but not quite as well as the A-TAC.
I didn't shoot beyond 60 yet, because I need to change out my sight tape on my adjustable sight, as I've increased the weight of my arrows and was using a 125 gr head instead of a 100 gr one.
I can't wait to put one of these bad boys through a bull elk this fall. I will post reviews more as I test them further. Dan has shot them through Buffalo shoulders with no damage.
The price point is certainly not for everyone. I think the Exodus is the best head in the more "normal" price range. But if you got some extra funds and are hunting something big, you won't do better than the A-TACs.
