Thoughts on using the Steel Force Phat Head -

goosemanhnt4fud · 08-31-2011, 10:37 PM

Hello, new to the site....

New to the world of traditional Archery also (5 weeks)...

I was just curious on everyone's thoughts of using the Phat Head with traditional gear...

I like the design, have heard some good things about them...just would like some experienced users' insight on the pros and cons ...if any on the 125 grain models...

Thanks to all...this looks like an awesome sight with tons of knowledge and experience here to learn...

Red Feather Archery · 09-01-2011, 08:16 AM

Welcome to the site, gooseman, and welcome to traditional bowhunting. What's your set up? The Steel Force Phat head is an excellent broadhead, but depending on draw weight you might also consider a broadhead with a higher mechanical advantage (longer narrower design for better penetration). I can highly recommend Muzzy Phantoms and Magnus Stingers.

goosemanhnt4fud · 09-02-2011, 10:15 AM

Well, i shoot a late 60's Herter's at 50-52# @ 28", i shoot the GT Traditionals 3555 @ 30.5", 5" shield cut LH feathers, 125 grain head, arrow is 420 grains...
split finger...

I bare shaft tuned it with the bow shop owner and it shoots great...been shooting 60-84 arrows a day...i love it...

Red Feather Archery · 09-04-2011, 08:11 AM

Hey gooseman, sorry for the delay, out elk hunting and just climbed a mountain and got cell service. You would probably be fine with the Phat Head from your set up, but if you want a little insurance from your broadhead choice check out the Steel force traditional line. Excellent broadheads as well. Decisions, decisions...

goosemanhnt4fud · 09-04-2011, 01:18 PM

Ok, cool...thanks for the help... I hope you bag an elk...lets see some pics if you do...

Is there a broadhead you would choose... Or recommend??

Thanks again and good luck..

Red Feather Archery · 09-05-2011, 12:06 AM

No elk yet, but not for lack of trying

Any of the broadheads listed above will be great for your bow in my opinion. I have shot just about all of the "traditional" heads on the market in the last 20 years and you really can't go wrong with Steel Force, Magnus or Muzzy. Quality broadheads from quality companies.

goosemanhnt4fud · 09-06-2011, 03:11 PM

Red Feather...Thanks for your help, i'm going to try the Phat Heads, im going to limit my shots to 15-17 yards...i think the head will do what i need to at that range....don't you?

top dog rick · 09-06-2011, 03:39 PM

Gooseman , Check out the Red Feather Archery Phoenix series heads

at redfeatherarcheryonline.com

The new heads are so tough they may be the last heads you have to buy !

Stan gave you great advise with out hocking his product

so I will do it for him

!

goosemanhnt4fud · 09-06-2011, 06:56 PM

Sweet...will do...

08-31-2011, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
goosemanhnt4fud Trial Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sturgis Posts: 5	Thoughts on using the Steel Force Phat Head Hello, new to the site.... New to the world of traditional Archery also (5 weeks)... I was just curious on everyone's thoughts of using the Phat Head with traditional gear... I like the design, have heard some good things about them...just would like some experienced users' insight on the pros and cons ...if any on the 125 grain models... Thanks to all...this looks like an awesome sight with tons of knowledge and experience here to learn...

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09-01-2011, 08:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Red Feather Archery Broadhead Maker Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 757	Welcome to the site, gooseman, and welcome to traditional bowhunting. What's your set up? The Steel Force Phat head is an excellent broadhead, but depending on draw weight you might also consider a broadhead with a higher mechanical advantage (longer narrower design for better penetration). I can highly recommend Muzzy Phantoms and Magnus Stingers.

09-02-2011, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
goosemanhnt4fud Trial Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sturgis Posts: 5	Well, i shoot a late 60's Herter's at 50-52# @ 28", i shoot the GT Traditionals 3555 @ 30.5", 5" shield cut LH feathers, 125 grain head, arrow is 420 grains... split finger... I bare shaft tuned it with the bow shop owner and it shoots great...been shooting 60-84 arrows a day...i love it...

09-04-2011, 08:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Red Feather Archery Broadhead Maker Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 757	Hey gooseman, sorry for the delay, out elk hunting and just climbed a mountain and got cell service. You would probably be fine with the Phat Head from your set up, but if you want a little insurance from your broadhead choice check out the Steel force traditional line. Excellent broadheads as well. Decisions, decisions...

09-04-2011, 01:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
goosemanhnt4fud Trial Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sturgis Posts: 5	Ok, cool...thanks for the help... I hope you bag an elk...lets see some pics if you do... Is there a broadhead you would choose... Or recommend?? Thanks again and good luck..

09-05-2011, 12:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Red Feather Archery Broadhead Maker Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 757	No elk yet, but not for lack of trying Any of the broadheads listed above will be great for your bow in my opinion. I have shot just about all of the "traditional" heads on the market in the last 20 years and you really can't go wrong with Steel Force, Magnus or Muzzy. Quality broadheads from quality companies.

09-06-2011, 03:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
goosemanhnt4fud Trial Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sturgis Posts: 5	Red Feather...Thanks for your help, i'm going to try the Phat Heads, im going to limit my shots to 15-17 yards...i think the head will do what i need to at that range....don't you?

09-06-2011, 03:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
top dog rick 100gr Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 242	Gooseman , Check out the Red Feather Archery Phoenix series heads at redfeatherarcheryonline.com The new heads are so tough they may be the last heads you have to buy ! Stan gave you great advise with out hocking his product so I will do it for him !

09-06-2011, 06:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
goosemanhnt4fud Trial Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sturgis Posts: 5	Sweet...will do...