MT_Bowhunter

Okay Woody, which one is better as I will either use the 145 gr or 165 gr Snuffer or the 150 gr Stinger for my traditional needs.

My hunting bows are 55# Bama Bow Hunter model or a 60# Custom Longbow (bower unknown at this point)

Thanks
Jon

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Tabman

I think that the 145 grain would work the best for spine at your draw. Glad to see another christian bow hunter form MT. Go GRIZ!

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MT_Bowhunter

Hey brother where you from here in Montana, I'm up here in Kalispell.

Jon

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WoodySanford

Well, I'm not that great at answering the "Which is the best head" questions. Problem is they both have their strong points and both can have disadvantages. Its a little more than just the equipment you use. I also consider how you use it.

I can make any head we make my #1 head but I've always come back to being a two blade guy. The Snuffer is absolutely an awesome head. It is extremely efficient for its size and has a similar effect, akin to throwing a hand granade at them.

The reason I choose the two blade over them is its easier for me to maintain sharpness and the effect of animals not reactiing to it more. I put shot placement as the #1 priority for how good the blood trail is and how fast the animal dies.

Some peoples method of hunting produces more marginal impacts than others. Doesn't mean its wrong or anything like that but the choices you make in what shots you will take like distance, angle, mood of the critter really have more influence in this case. Heck if your hunting them Texas deer, your not going to hit where you were aiming unless you spike some corn with some downer's. If I was hunting Texas I might even re-evaluate and choose the Snuffer over a two blade.

If you think your chances are better for a gut shot than a shoulder, go Snuffer. If your like me and crowd the shoulder for heart shots, I'd go with a two. Thats just whats worked better for me over the years.

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Standing Bear

Mr. Sandford,

After reading your post and having followed your present and past responses to questions about broadheads in general, I have to tell you I am impressed with the honesty and sincerity of the reply given to MT Bowhunter.

You are an extremely knowledgeable person and I have to congratulate you for all of the work you are doing and have done to help promote the sport of bowhunting and or archery in general.

I am happy to say I have learned something from you, again today. Keep sharing with us your positive outlook on life.

Sincerely yours,

Daniel

WoodySanford

Thanks Daniel, that means a lot and is what keeps me going.

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41mag

You wouldn't be implying that our little ol deer are a bit jumpy would ya.... Thats what makes it a challenge...

I can tell you that the Stingers and Buzzcuts have accounted for several deer over here last season, as well as a couple of hogs, and a couple of rams just a couple of weeks ago. These were shot using several different bows ranging form 40# to 56#. Granted they were compound and not a longbow, the damage done was none the less impressive, and resulted in critters being down in less than 20 seconds. With the rams it was less than 10 until lights out.

Take it for what it's worth, but they do the job they were designed for.

I was shooting them year before last with my first bow, but unfortunately never got to put it on anything with legs. This said, I still have a couple ready and waiting, and will hopefully get them out on some hogs soon.

The only issue that has been noted by us, at all, has been that you should mark the blade should you remove it from the ferrel so that it goes back in the same way it comes out. This keeps it oriented and helps ensure a proper spin and accuracy when reassembled.

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WoodySanford

I think these NC deer are just about as jumpy as TX deer. Totally different than the deer I hunt in KS. Its like the difference between shooting a sports car vs. a school bus.

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