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Fixed Blade Broadhead

I'm thinking that it might be easier to make a list of fixed blade heads that I wouldn't want to use. As a recurve shooter, I want a cut-on-contact design with a fairly stout main blade. For a compound bow, almost any decent quality fixed blade head will do since you probably have more than enough KE to punch through an elk (or deer or bear for that matter). Try a couple brands that appeal to you and see which one gives you best flight and accuracy. At the end of the day, shot placement is what gets the job done. Debating broadhead choices is almost like Chevy vs Ford vs Mopar. :grinning:
 
Im gonna try yehe kudus this year. Ive had good luck with the slick trick viper tricks but gotta change something right.
 
Nate said:
Have shot several that I liked: slick trick mags, g5 striker, wasp drone. Going with a single bevel this year in the Kudupoint 125’s. Very impressed with flight. Best fixed flight I’ve ever had.
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Any updates on the KuduPoints? I’m trying to decide between them or the Magnus Stingers for my recurve this year.


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I know they’re not “sexy” but I have been shooting Montech G5’s for several years. Never had a bad experience with them. I keep them sharp as a razor, and haven’t had to replace a single one for damage. Only ever replaced when I changed the grain weight.


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They are good heads . I had about 20 of them and gave them to a friend when I switched to Rage, Slick Tricks and Ramcats. I still use G5 sharping stone and hand sharpener.
 
Tons of good heads mentioned! I like to shoot a variety of fixed heads, but tend to have a primary, the VPA 100 grain 3-blade vented has been my goto for the past six years and like all the high quality broadheads, if your bow is tuned there's a great chance you'll get good flight. I recently purchased the VPA Stainless Steel 100 grain vented and have to admit out of the box sharpness was impressive and flight out to 40 yards is spot on. Another thing with heads like VPA and G5 Montecs, is the ease of sharpening as long as you have quality flat stones - I actually find sharpening a good 3 blade relaxing!
 
Am I really the only one still shooting green bear razor heads and pearson large deadheads?
 
ThumbsMcGee said:
Any updates on the KuduPoints? I’m trying to decide between them or the Magnus Stingers for my recurve this year.


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Wish I could...only thing I've put them through is foam. They flew outstanding for me, but have nothing to say on lethality since I didn't run them through anything. I've heard nothing but good things on the Stingers that you mentioned as well.
 
vabwhntr said:
I have always shot the Rage 3 blade mechanical broadheads with my Mathews Z7 extreme. I have always had good luck with them. Next year a couple of us are going to Idaho on a bow elk hunt and mechanical broadheads are illegal. I want to switch this year so I have a year to practice on whitetails and get ready. What does anyone recommend for a fixed broadhead that would be good on whitetails and elk? A guy I know that goes out west recommended the stingers.
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Forgive me if I missed this if it was already mentioned, but I would ask what grain head you are wanting to shoot...tip weight effects spine and FOC. After deciding on point weight, THEN see what heads are out there on the market.

I suggest getting a test pack of field points. Alaska Bowhunter Supply sells a pack with several target points ranging from ~95gr to ~315gr (don't quote me on those weights exactly). Try a variety of point weights and decide which is the heaviest your set up can shoot well. Heavy is best if it flies ok.
Then you shop for broadheads.
 
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I shoot QAD Exodus from my compound. With my recurve I am shooting Simmons Sharks. Takes some work to sharpen the concave blades but they are some of the best flying fixed blades I have ever used and they cut some serious holes in an animal!
I too may be heading to Idaho next fall thinking about trying one of their lighter broadheads on my compound this summer on some hogs to see how I like them.
 
Allegheny Tom said:
Forgive me if I missed this if it was already mentioned, but I would ask what grain head you are wanting to shoot...tip weight effects spine and FOC. After deciding on point weight, THEN see what heads are out there on the market.

I suggest getting a test pack of field points. Alaska Bowhunter Supply sells a pack with several target points ranging from ~95gr to ~315gr (don't quote me on those weights exactly). Try a variety of point weights and decide which is the heaviest your set up can shoot well. Heavy is best if it flies ok.
Then you shop for broadheads.
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I shoot 100 grain. I went with the Magnus Stingers and Magnus Black Hornet Ser Razor. Both shot right with field tips. No issues with them this year. I loved them. The warranty is unbeatable also.
 
Allegheny Tom said:
Forgive me if I missed this if it was already mentioned, but I would ask what grain head you are wanting to shoot...tip weight effects spine and FOC. After deciding on point weight, THEN see what heads are out there on the market.

I suggest getting a test pack of field points. Alaska Bowhunter Supply sells a pack with several target points ranging from ~95gr to ~315gr (don't quote me on those weights exactly). Try a variety of point weights and decide which is the heaviest your set up can shoot well. Heavy is best if it flies ok.
Then you shop for broadheads.
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I agree completely. I wish I had done that. I have used the Montec for the last 3 years, 5 out of 7 were pass throughs. I’d like to switch to a heavier single bevel, but I’ve been spending money like a drunken sailor since I got here. Darn you saddle hunter!
 
I saw a lot of responses on 2 blade non-vented. I agree with that. I use the Helix 2 blade 100gr. Great on deer and elk. They shoot just like field points.
 
IkemanTX said:
I know they’re not “sexy” but I have been shooting Montech G5’s for several years. Never had a bad experience with them. I keep them sharp as a razor, and haven’t had to replace a single one for damage. Only ever replaced when I changed the grain weight.


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G5 Montec here as well
 
I prefer non vented heads. Less noise.

I started playing with Ozcut Ultra4. I am liking them.

QAD exodus and Slick tricks are tried and true. The Exudus hold up really well. The slick tricks....not so much.
 
flinginairos said:
Not sure what you wanna spend but the Iron Wills are LEGIT. I have two I’m gonna try this year. On the lower price scale I’d look at the single bevel Cutthroat.


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Iron wills fly great. The vented are pretty loud in flight but they do fly amazing. I was going to try the solid 100grain this year. Then I remembered why I sold them. To much up keep. Last thing I want to worry about is my broadheads rusting because I forgot to slather them with oil.
 
enkriss said:
Iron wills fly great. The vented are pretty loud in flight but they do fly amazing. I was going to try the solid 100grain this year. Then I remembered why I sold them. To much up keep. Last thing I want to worry about is my broadheads rusting because I forgot to slather them with oil.
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Tip...smear some Vaseline in the slots of your bow quiver. Heads will always be lubed.

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