Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!uakari.primate.wisc.edu!erb1!osnome!hunting From: barkelew@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (David Barkelew) Newsgroups: rec.hunting Subject: Re: broadheads Message-ID: <493@erb1.engr.wisc.edu> Date: 5 Apr 91 12:40:27 GMT References: <465@erb1.engr.wisc.edu> Sender: news@erb1.engr.wisc.edu Distribution: world Organization: Computation Center, University of Texas at Austin. Lines: 58 Approved: hunting@osnome.che.wisc.edu In article <465@erb1.engr.wisc.edu> rigg@osnome.che.wisc.edu (Tim Rigg) writes: > What is the best broadhead for deer hunting? I know this is like > asking someone to explain their choice between the various brands of > pickup trucks but I am curious. > > For background, I shoot a Martin Prowler set to 60 pounds draw with > 50% letoff. My arrows are Easton XX75 2117's. I may move up to > 65-70 pounds and 2219 arrows. I am currently thinking about a 125 > grain head but am willing to change... > > Also, what sort of heads are used for other game such as rabbit, > quail, turkey, and squirrel? > > thanks > tim Well, I would say that a lot of it depends on personal preference. I personally use the Muzzy 125 grain. This broadhead is different than most in that it has two triangular solid steel blades that slide togather to make a 4-blade broadhead. This assembly is inserted into an aluminum broadhead shaft, then a carbide point is screwed on top to secure the whole thing. I shoot a Point Blank (Pro Line) at 82 lbs, Trophy Hunter release, shoot through rest (can't remember the brand), crosshair sights, 8 inch stabilizer, and (are you ready for this?) 2213 XX75 arrows at about 28 1/4 inches. I can spit arrows out at around 245 fps with this setup, and hit something the size of a softball with 5 of 6 arrows at 50 yds. I have been bowhunting for about 10 years; I started with the Darton SL-50M at around 60 lbs, for those of you who have been around a while. Now, before all of you start telling me that my arrows don't have enough spline, please consider that I use a release and a shoot through rest, and that this combo works pretty darn good for me :-) Now, back to the Muzzy broadheads. I have shot a variety of broadheads such as Wasp, Sattelite, Razorback, Anderson, and yes, even Bear. The Bear broadheads were the only ones (IMHO) that are anywhere near a tuff as the Muzzy, but they were always such a pain to sharpen... :-( Three years ago, a shot a Fallow deer at a 45 degree angle down from a tree in west Texas. The Muzzy (with it's steel point) cut completly through the spine between the front sholders. The deer field dreessed at 141 lbs, so you can get a feel for the size of the spine bone. That single incident sold me on them. Of course, your mileage may vary... Again, choice of broadheads depends a lot on your personal preferences as well as what you intend to shoot. For example, Adders and field points work fine for me when I'm out shooting rabbits or other small game. -- David Barkelew Internet: barkelew@utxvms.cc.utexas.edu University of Texas THEnet: UTXVMS::BARKELEW Computation Center BITNET: barkelew@utxvms Unix/VMS Services YELLnet: (512)471-3241 "If I've told you once, I've told you a bazillion times - *NO*! "