Gerhard

What weight broad head do you prefer and why?

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yoda4x4

I'll answer this after this year's season is over as I am just making the switch to a 125gr 2 bladed Buzzcut.

David

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05_sprcrw

I like 100's just because so many manufacturers make them so I have a ton of options. I just use different weight inserts to bump my FOC as needed.

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tigerhunter

I guess first and foremost, the question is: "for what game"?

I personally prefer a 100 grain broadhead for whitetails. I would rather adjust the FOC of with inserts as opposed to using the head to create stability. By using the head to create stability, you in essence create the issue of too large of a broadhead steering what is generally too light of an arrow. As we all know, that is what the fletchings are for. But, then again, there are exceptions to every rule. When shooting heavier game, or a heavier arrow in general, I prefer to make the transition to a larger, heavier broadhead, say 125 grains. Its tricky enough at time with the best tuned bows to get proper broadhead flight. One of the broadheads that I have had the most trouble with in my lifetime was a Magnus Stinger, especially when I was around 14 years old. I understood the concept that a two-blade broadhead was best for penetration, but I tried to keep the arrow weight the same. What I found was an arrow that wanted to wobble for numerous reasons. One, the head was trying to steer the arrow. Another was that my FOC was off due to the increased weight of the head on the same arrow shaft, off far too much in fact. Finally, I would either have to increase total arrow weight, fletching size, or possibly both. It was also at this point where I learned that I was not quite ready for bowhunting, so I kept at it until I could draw sufficient poundage to hurl a more than sufficiently weighted arrow efficiently with maximal spin created due to fletchings, not the broadhead. Even at the slower speeds, the lighter arrow with the 2-blade broadhead and smaller fletchings(think low-profile, 3 inch fletchings) did not fly well at all. So, I guess in a nutshell, I prefer the 100 grain heads for most, if not all game that I have taken. But, I also prefer mechanicals these days(not due to an un-tuned bow mind you), and every once in a while I like to throw a log(Easton Axis FMJ 340 with 4 inch vanes, 27 5/8") tipped with either an NAP Hellrazor or a Magnus Stinger in 100 and 125 grains respectively. The arrows however are adjusted to keep good FOC and overall stability based on the broadhead, the speed of the arrow, proper fletching and proper spine.

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wyetterp

I use 125-150gr. I'm always a fan of raising my FOC. I like tigerhunters view on insert vs.
broadhead to weight. How ever I'm currently shooting trophy ridge crush & haven't found
any inserts that work yet. They're tapered on the inside & have a smaller inside diameter then axis.

I'd say buy a assortment of different size field tips & see what shots best w/your set-up.
Alaska bowhunter sells a nice set of various sizes for only a few bucks.

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