I've always wondered what weight broadhead most of the guys and gals use for hunting. I myself have switched around a bit but now have the weight that I like for maximizing flight and penetration. Care to share what weight head you are using? Thanks
I've always wondered what weight broadhead most of the guys and gals use for hunting. I myself have switched around a bit but now have the weight that I like for maximizing flight and penetration. Care to share what weight head you are using? Thanks
Little stuff, 125, Deer Plains Game; Big stuff 210. Buffalo, etc.
I have used 125 grains coc, but i have build some stiffer arrows now, that can handle 150 - 180 grainers without compromize safety.
on small stuff like rabbits,foxes andthelike up to goats i use 115grain blackstump vented iron bark fixed two blades as theyre easy to resharpen ,anything after that i use 125 grain two blade rage expandables, and if im fortunate enough to get a cape buffalo next year i will using 200grain fixed two blade tusker aztecs (cant wait to hear from the outfitter on price for the buffalo , been waiting a month )
100 grain for coyote, whitetails, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, black bear, moose, elk, and caribou without fail. Behind it I have averaged 450 grains of arrow = 550 total grains. Now as I prepare for my plains game Africa hunt I have ordered 125 grain broad-heads, weight forward arrows and a Mathews Helium bow to pitch them down-range.
I use well tuned 100gr cut on impact heads on 420gr arrows at 283fps out to 50 yds on everything up to moose and the only non-passthrough I remember was a 25 yd end to end on a Caribou that stopped after breaking his femur.
I used 125 grain Slick Trick Magnum last year, but I am going to use the 175 grain Xbow Trick on my hunt in SA next year.
Total arrow weight with the 175 grain BH is 600 grain.
100gr broadhead with a 100gr brasss insert to give me a high FOC.
That seems to be getting popular slowly. I agree with you. Some guys go with standard insert and shoot a broadhead in the 180-200 grain range. Especially the traditional guys. Over here in the states it seems that a lot of deer hunters shoot 100 grain heads....i personally like a bit heavier but the market seems to be oriented to 100 grains. Maybe someone should change that...Quote:
Originally Posted by INGOZI
For all plains game i use 125g niton need no more.
cheers
I use 125gr broadheads for normal plains game. I have up to now been using Nitron, but am moving over to Slick Trick (Standard or Magnum) which look to be very effective (again 125gr). These are 4 bladed over the the 3 blades of the Nitron.
For thicker skinned game (Buffalo, Giraffe, etc), I would go much heavier (at least 210gr), with a minimum total arrow weight of 850gr.
Hi All,
Just got back from shooting my bow. I am a former hoyt guy. having said that I am nearing perfection. I purchased a Matthews Heli M bow set at 55lbs. I have coupled that with an Easton Injexion arrow and it is amazing. The Injexion has such a small diameter it offer penetration over 1/3 deeper than their Axis and even better than penetration than the next best (over 50% in most cases.) The NAP Big Nasty deep six that are made especially for the Injexion in 100gr. are so accurate and penetrating it is scary. I have tried them on wild boar and they have been amazing. I cannot wait to try them in Africa. I do not work for any of the above mentioned companies. In fact I do have a complaint about the injexion. They are very expensive. I hate that part but in comparison to a hunt it is nothing.
I hope this helps someone.
thanks-Jerry