Most Popular Traditional Head? - Page 2 -

Mark Land · 02-26-2010, 01:49 PM

Most popular or currently popular, that would definitely have some different answers. I am sure there are tons of Zwickeys and Bear Razorheads stuck in trees and stumps all over the country for many years, probably 2 of the most popular, of course there are many others as well, but those 2 as far as old heads would probably be the tops.
In more recent times I would have to say Magnus, Snuffer, Woodsmen, Grizzlies are pretty popular as well as our Phantom line of heads have a strong following as well.

raghorn · 02-26-2010, 04:41 PM

And the Phantom goes back many years prior to Muzzy taking over making them.

Booner · 03-15-2010, 11:14 AM

How far back do they go? I didn't know that.

raghorn · 03-15-2010, 02:07 PM

First production was 1991. They were made in Aspen. Colorado. I killed a whitetail buck in 1996 with one, flawless performance! The original had a steel tipped ferrule and then a bit later went with a solid aluminum ferrule.
They were sold to Muzzy shortly before the owners passing away from cancer.
Muzzy did wonderful things with the Phantom, particularly by adding the 220 gr. head

Booner · 03-15-2010, 08:29 PM

Raghorn...you have been deeper in broadheads than most of us put together on this site. Coming from someone with your depth of knowledge...what broadhead has stood out more to you than any other head in history....and why?

raghorn · 04-01-2010, 10:33 AM

To state any one particular broadhead would be
very difficult to do as there are design and applications that affect broadhead choice.

Booner · 04-01-2010, 04:58 PM

Tell me more about the MA 3.....looks good.

raghorn · 04-02-2010, 11:19 AM

The MA-3 originated as the Bod-Kin in 1946 as shown in the picture below. As you can by comparing the two photos there is not much change in 63 years. Notice the "Bod-Kin" stamp. These were made for Whiffen Archery.
A couple of years later Whiffen started to make their own "Bod-Kin" so Make All Tool and Die continued to make a broadhead it was stamped-MA-3.

In another post here on Broadhead Talk the question was asked what a hunter wanted in a broadhead.
The MA-3 fulfills all the requirements.

Easy to sharpen to a shaving edge
Silent flight
excellent flight
inexpensive
durable
no moving parts to fail
no assembly

For a very severe test I have installed this head on a 750 gr compressed hemlock shaft and shot it from 10 yards from a 65lb recurve into my basement wall. The head stuck into the wall 3/8" The ferrule split, but the welds held. If this were to happen on an animal( never has even on shoulder blade ridge and a leg bone the was shattered by the MA-3 - no damage to head) the head would continue on into animal and continue to cut. I nor anyone I know has ever had this head fail on an animal.

Booner · 04-02-2010, 11:02 PM

Awesome.....what is the closest thing to it now?

Red Feather Archery · 04-02-2010, 11:45 PM

Hey Bo, you can still get them straight from the maker, I believe. Let me dig around for a website for you. Shot a lot of nutria with MA-3's and a couple of deer as well.

Red Feather Archery · 04-02-2010, 11:47 PM

Here's a website for you.

http://del-ma-archery.com/delmamain.html

raghorn · 04-03-2010, 09:35 AM

Thank you Red Feather,
These that are being made by Del-ma are with a new die. But again they haven't changed much.

Booner...... I'll trade you some if you want to try them. Mine are the older green version. I don't have any of the Del-ma version. Give me list of some BHDs you would be willing to trade.

Booner · 04-05-2010, 10:33 AM

Raghorn....I don't have any older heads....I have all newer ..but...this is what I have in the Arsenal now.

Reign 100gr. (3)
Shuttle T-lock 100gr.(3)
Rage 3 blade 100gr. (3)
Muzzy MX-4 100gr. (3)
RazorRing 100gr. (3)
Carbon Express Troika 100gr. (3)
1 Wasp Sharp Shooter 100.gr.
1 Grim Reaper Razor Tip 1 3/8 100gr.
1 Ramcat 100gr.

cartman308 · 04-06-2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Booner

Raghorn....I don't have any older heads....I have all newer ..but...this is what I have in the Arsenal now.

Reign 100gr. (3)
Shuttle T-lock 100gr.(3)
Rage 3 blade 100gr. (3)
Muzzy MX-4 100gr. (3)
RazorRing 100gr. (3)
Carbon Express Troika 100gr. (3)
1 Wasp Sharp Shooter 100.gr.
1 Grim Reaper Razor Tip 1 3/8 100gr.
1 Ramcat 100gr.

Shoot them at something and tell us how they work!

Booner · 04-07-2010, 08:05 AM

You can add:
Blood Runner 2 blade 100gr. (3)
NAP Razorcap 100gr. (3)

02-26-2010, 01:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mark Land Muzzy Representative Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 178	Most popular or currently popular, that would definitely have some different answers. I am sure there are tons of Zwickeys and Bear Razorheads stuck in trees and stumps all over the country for many years, probably 2 of the most popular, of course there are many others as well, but those 2 as far as old heads would probably be the tops. In more recent times I would have to say Magnus, Snuffer, Woodsmen, Grizzlies are pretty popular as well as our Phantom line of heads have a strong following as well. __________________ Muzzy Products Technical Support Specialist Prostaff Director Bowfishing Promotions

02-26-2010, 04:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
raghorn 100gr Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 252	And the Phantom goes back many years prior to Muzzy taking over making them. __________________ Colorado Bowhunters Assc >>>-----> American Broadhead Collectors Club Colorado Traditional Archers Society >>>-----> Team FUGRWE

03-15-2010, 02:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
raghorn 100gr Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 252	First production was 1991. They were made in Aspen. Colorado. I killed a whitetail buck in 1996 with one, flawless performance! The original had a steel tipped ferrule and then a bit later went with a solid aluminum ferrule. They were sold to Muzzy shortly before the owners passing away from cancer. Muzzy did wonderful things with the Phantom, particularly by adding the 220 gr. head __________________ Colorado Bowhunters Assc >>>-----> American Broadhead Collectors Club Colorado Traditional Archers Society >>>-----> Team FUGRWE

04-01-2010, 10:33 AM	#21 (permalink)
raghorn 100gr Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 252	To state any one particular broadhead would be very difficult to do as there are design and applications that affect broadhead choice. __________________ Colorado Bowhunters Assc >>>-----> American Broadhead Collectors Club Colorado Traditional Archers Society >>>-----> Team FUGRWE

04-02-2010, 11:19 AM	#23 (permalink)
raghorn 100gr Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 252	The MA-3 originated as the Bod-Kin in 1946 as shown in the picture below. As you can by comparing the two photos there is not much change in 63 years. Notice the "Bod-Kin" stamp. These were made for Whiffen Archery. A couple of years later Whiffen started to make their own "Bod-Kin" so Make All Tool and Die continued to make a broadhead it was stamped-MA-3. In another post here on Broadhead Talk the question was asked what a hunter wanted in a broadhead. The MA-3 fulfills all the requirements. Easy to sharpen to a shaving edge Silent flight excellent flight inexpensive durable no moving parts to fail no assembly For a very severe test I have installed this head on a 750 gr compressed hemlock shaft and shot it from 10 yards from a 65lb recurve into my basement wall. The head stuck into the wall 3/8" The ferrule split, but the welds held. If this were to happen on an animal( never has even on shoulder blade ridge and a leg bone the was shattered by the MA-3 - no damage to head) the head would continue on into animal and continue to cut. I nor anyone I know has ever had this head fail on an animal. __________________ Colorado Bowhunters Assc >>>-----> American Broadhead Collectors Club Colorado Traditional Archers Society >>>-----> Team FUGRWE

03-15-2010, 11:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
Booner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 952	How far back do they go? I didn't know that.

03-15-2010, 08:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
Booner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 952	Raghorn...you have been deeper in broadheads than most of us put together on this site. Coming from someone with your depth of knowledge...what broadhead has stood out more to you than any other head in history....and why?

04-01-2010, 04:58 PM	#22 (permalink)
Booner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 952	Tell me more about the MA 3.....looks good.

04-02-2010, 11:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
Booner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 952	Awesome.....what is the closest thing to it now?

04-02-2010, 11:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
Red Feather Archery Broadhead Maker Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 730	Hey Bo, you can still get them straight from the maker, I believe. Let me dig around for a website for you. Shot a lot of nutria with MA-3's and a couple of deer as well.

04-02-2010, 11:47 PM	#26 (permalink)
Red Feather Archery Broadhead Maker Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 730	Here's a website for you. http://del-ma-archery.com/delmamain.html

04-03-2010, 09:35 AM	#27 (permalink)
raghorn 100gr Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 252	Thank you Red Feather, These that are being made by Del-ma are with a new die. But again they haven't changed much. Booner...... I'll trade you some if you want to try them. Mine are the older green version. I don't have any of the Del-ma version. Give me list of some BHDs you would be willing to trade. __________________ Colorado Bowhunters Assc >>>-----> American Broadhead Collectors Club Colorado Traditional Archers Society >>>-----> Team FUGRWE

04-05-2010, 10:33 AM	#28 (permalink)
Booner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 952	Raghorn....I don't have any older heads....I have all newer ..but...this is what I have in the Arsenal now. Reign 100gr. (3) Shuttle T-lock 100gr.(3) Rage 3 blade 100gr. (3) Muzzy MX-4 100gr. (3) RazorRing 100gr. (3) Carbon Express Troika 100gr. (3) 1 Wasp Sharp Shooter 100.gr. 1 Grim Reaper Razor Tip 1 3/8 100gr. 1 Ramcat 100gr.

04-07-2010, 08:05 AM	#30 (permalink)
Booner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 952	You can add: Blood Runner 2 blade 100gr. (3) NAP Razorcap 100gr. (3)

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