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.

 

[SnakeEater]

I’ve been shooting the kudupoints for years and they have been great for me. Excellent penetration, durability, and they make some nasty holes for a 2 blade.

 

[Bighunt531]

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.

Zwickeys never let me down

 

[North of 60]

Long sharp two-blade broadheads of any type (grizzlys are my favorite) for busting through ribs/scapulas - more reliable penetration.

 

[NEPkaspot]

I’m carrying two iron will wides and two standards in the elk woods this year. I shoot 52 pound widow. Also love the day six evo at 150. I’ll shoot those for deer.

 

[Bighunt531]

Zwickey 2 blade

 

[mgmicky]

I have a couple of glue on Simmons 160gr that I got in a trade (wish I could find some more!) and 3 blade VPA 160s that I’ll be starting the season with.

 

[Arcus Venator]

VPA 3 Blade. I want to shoot single bevel 2 blades but I suck at sharpening them.

I turn all of my singe bevels into double. Not a full double bevel, just sharpen the back side for 32nd or 64th of an inch.

 

[Arcus Venator]

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.

I do not consider traditional a handicap, it is more a way of life. I love and accept the challenge,. "Hunting the Hard Way" to quote Howard Hill.

I switched back in 1994 after shooting three deer the season before, the farthest being 65 yards. I thought to myself that bowhunting is supposed to be harder than this...

 

[Beendare]

Are people still using fixed blade broadheads?

Funny how some of the Mech head guys trash fixed heads when they have worked well for centuries.

My buddy shooting a hybrid mech design almost lost a bull he shot close to the shoulder and getting horrible penetration with almost zero blood trail- thankfully wet ground and tracks helped. Long story but he found it a day later still alive.....and after bumping it again it died a couple hours later.

Would the extra penetration of a good 2 blade or COC fixed head have made it further into critical organs killing the bull faster? Who knows but probably.