Which broadhead are you guys using?

[jdyerg]

I’m looking for a quality broadhead for elk this coming fall in the 150-175grain range and looking for the good ones, and ones to stay away from. I’m leaning towards a 2 blade with bleeders. The iron wills are pretty pricey but if they are worth it, I may go that route.

Are people still using fixed blade broadheads?

 

[North Idaho Stickbow]

Are people still using fixed blade broadheads?

Absolutely, especially in the traditional archery world.

 

[LH-ENG]

VPA 200 grain single bevel in S7 tool steel.

Haven’t had the chance to shoot at game with them but fly really really well with minimal wind drift and noise.

 

[nevadabugle]

Day Six Evo X. Great heads and a great company.

 

[nockhunter]

German kinetics Silver flame. Whatever weight you like, all fly well even at crossbow speeds.

Mike

 

[DWinVA]

VPA 200 grain 3-blade works great for me.

God Bless.

 

[TopherDave]

There's good reviews on the grim reaper broadheads too if you don't want to spend too much. I bought some last year but got injured and haven't used them. I would say they don't feel as sharp to the touch as iron wills but I doubt that they won't be a good job as well since they do seem well built.

My archery shop likes them. They flew like FP’s for me. I killed my caribou at 98 yards. He went 40 yards and expired quickly. I shot a lot and had lots of confidence going into that hunt with my setup. I think the last line is the most important, regardless of what broadhead you shoot.

 

[drdrop]

My archery shop likes them. They flew like FP’s for me. I killed my caribou at 98 yards. He went 40 yards and expired quickly. I shot a lot and had lots of confidence going into that hunt with my setup. I think the last line is the most important, regardless of what broadhead you shoot.

Since traditional tackle is a handicap, many generally don't want to make compromises on broadheads. It's widely accepted to avoid expandable blade broadheads due to poorer performance relative to fixed two-blade single bevels. There's a good article in this month's TBM issue on broadhead selection in the Traditional Bow hunting 101 article.

 

[lelliott8]

Since traditional tackle is a handicap, many generally don't want to make compromises on broadheads. It's widely accepted to avoid expandable blade broadheads due to poorer performance relative to fixed two-blade single bevels. There's a good article in this month's TBM issue on broadhead selection in the Traditional Bow hunting 101 article.

He is almost certainly in the wrong forum. For some reason it has happened like 4 times in this thread.

However, Grim Reaper does make a handful of fixed blades that traditional guys have been using with success. Not my first choice but could be a good option for someone if they can buy them in a shop locally.