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Grizlystik Broadheads

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Tylerhorner33

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So I’m buy a new setup and havent decided between the 200g Samaurai or Masai. I like the idea of the durable design of the Masai but I feel like the samurai will be easier to resharpen. Any thoughts or experiences with either?
 
Great chance to get in cheaper with a sharpener. They both are great and I’ve seen guys get both super sharp.

Maasai broadheads/Bstinger elite backbar adapter

As title states I have : 3- 200 Gr. massai broadheads 1 killed (3)deer 2 have only seen targets Comes with GrizzlyStik sharpener I’d like $90 to your door for all Also, BStinger Elite backbar adapter and front QD $75shipped Thanks for looking Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I used Masaias last season. Shot one into a stump, re sharpened it with a diamond file. Other than the little nick I put in it getting it out, it's still good. Shot one through a deers neck. Re sharpened it. Good to go.
I have not gotten them that super sharp like I saw the RF do where it just sliced it through paper. There sharp, but not that next level stuff he talks about. Still working on it.
I did buy some samurai seconds after season on sale. I have not shot them yet. They look eassier to sharpen, but not as wide. I like both. But getting the Masaais sharp is not bad. Getting them that super super sharp I haven't got yet. But they are still sharp. Better than anything I shot before.
I am not a super experienced sharpener, but have a will and desire to make it happen and get there. So if you do as well don't let that scare you away from the Masaais.
 
I shot the 125gr Samurai Overkill last year and took two deer (not at the same time) with the same head. Got that head shaving sharp with very little effort.. The edge took a beating on the second deer because it blasted through the pelvic bone but I got it back to razor sharp and it will be the leadoff batter this season.

I would stay with the Samurai style if I went up in broadhead weight.
 
I own both and they fly the same. The Masai, being slightly wider is going to open a bigger wound channel, but in my case I wasn't shooting a super fast bow, so I thought the Samurai would be a good option. Keep an eye out for them on clearance, sometimes they get batches that are a few grains off and sell them for around $10 a head.
 
What vane set up did you guys use with your broadheads?


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I have the Maasai 200’s. Takes a little work to resharpen but not too difficult with a diamond sharpener.
 
Tylerhorner33 said:
So I’m buy a new setup and havent decided between the 200g Samaurai or Masai. I like the idea of the durable design of the Masai but I feel like the samurai will be easier to resharpen. Any thoughts or experiences with either?
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Are you using the over kill model or the black Ferrell ones? I use the samaurai and they are great. Of course if you can afford them, the forged broadheads are even better.
 
Fl Canopy Stalker said:
Are you using the over kill model or the black Ferrell ones? I use the samaurai and they are great. Of course if you can afford them, the forged broadheads are even better.
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I have both and the best way I could answer that would be how badass of a hunter are you? If you take several does and fill all your buck tags, the durability of the standard heads would probably be preferable. If you're like me and they mostly just take a ride in your quiver 99% of the time, you could justify replacing the Overkills when needed. I do a hybrid approach, I have 2 really sharp Samurais that are 1a and 1b in my quiver, and I keep 2 or 3 Overkills in there for follow-up shots if needed. They may never even get fired.
 
131north said:
I have both and the best way I could answer that would be how badass of a hunter are you? If you take several does and fill all your buck tags, the durability of the standard heads would probably be preferable. If you're like me and they mostly just take a ride in your quiver 99% of the time, you could justify replacing the Overkills when needed. I do a hybrid approach, I have 2 really sharp Samurais that are 1a and 1b in my quiver, and I keep 2 or 3 Overkills in there for follow-up shots if needed. They may never even get fired.
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I have the forged series myself. They are basically indestructible because there is no screw or aluminum ferrel. I also keep a few overkill’s in the 200 grain Samurai for hog specific. So I keep 2 good forged for deer and 2 overkill’s for the hog who happens to accidentally come out instead. I was asking the guy who created this post about which model he was looking at because I was going to suggest spending the extra $35 and getting the black ferrel single bevels instead of the over kill for durability reasons
 
Fl Canopy Stalker said:
I have the forged series myself. They are basically indestructible because there is no screw or aluminum ferrel. I also keep a few overkill’s in the 200 grain Samurai for hog specific. So I keep 2 good forged for deer and 2 overkill’s for the hog who happens to accidentally come out instead. I was asking the guy who created this post about which model he was looking at because I was going to suggest spending the extra $35 and getting the black ferrel single bevels instead of the over kill for durability reasons
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I wish Grizzlystik make a forged version of the 200gr Samurai (3:1 ratio straight edge). I thought about trying the Ashby head but 315 gr is a bit heavy for me. I tried shooting 315 gr field points and it just wasn't working out very well.
 
Allegheny Tom said:
I wish Grizzlystik make a forged version of the 200gr Samurai (3:1 ratio straight edge). I thought about trying the Ashby head but 315 gr is a bit heavy for me. I tried shooting 315 gr field points and it just wasn't working out very well.
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I wish they did too. I have the 150 grain forged heads with a 125 grain insert. I’ve tried the 315 with a standard 25 grain insert. It s only about 40 grains over if you use a 200 grain with a 100 grain insert. The penetration is amazing but that 40 grains caused me to have to change my sights. Whereas using the 150 forged with a 125 insert is identical to my 200 grain samurai with a 75 grain brass insert. That way I use the cheaper larger heads on the pigs and if one gets too damaged I’m not out so much money. Grizzly stik makes a phenomenal broad head.
 
If you are worried about sharpening a Masai this is a great video that shows a very convenient way of doing it. I recently purchased this sharpening kit and the grizzlystick masai overkills in 125 and can confirm that they come sharp but you can make them sharper with some patience and a good jig like this one.
 
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