What size broadhead do you use?

I'm just wondering what size broadhead you guys use. I've noticed reading some other stuff that alot of guys use 125's is there an advantage to a heavier head? I shoot 75s and they work for me.
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a_bow_nut
The biggest reason that I know of for using a heavier broadhead is that after the arrow leaves the bow the heavier broadhead will pull the rest of the arrow along with it easier. Or another way to put it is that the arrow will have less of an effect on the flight when there is a heavier broadhead on the front of it. It will also give you better penetration when it gets to the animal.
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a_bow_nut
Oh by the way I use 125 grain broadheads also.
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9er
125 here for me also, have used thunderhead's in the past, im thinking im going with the G5 or the wac em this year

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BOHNTR
"a_bow_nut" wrote:The biggest reason that I know of for using a heavier broadhead is that after the arrow leaves the bow the heavier broadhead will pull the rest of the arrow along with it easier. Or another way to put it is that the arrow will have less of an effect on the flight when there is a heavier broadhead on the front of it. It will also give you better penetration when it gets to the animal.
 Not sure I agree with that. There are many factors that come into play on what grain broadhead should be used. Too much FOC can create poor arrow flight as well. For my current set-up, I shoot 100 grain heads. Heavier broadheads will not automatically give you better penetration......there are far too many factors to list on that subject. Certain set-ups perform better with 125 grain heads....but some do not. Speed, arrow length, etc., also come into the equation. JMO
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a_bow_nut
I always welcome your opinion Bohntr.

I'm not an expert by no means. That is how it was explained to me and it seemed to make sence.
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I see what you are saying. It's kind of funny it seems like depending where you are from has alot to do with your set-up. Every one I know around here shoot 100grns or less.
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Cvrn
"9er" wrote:125 here for me also, have used thunderhead's in the past, im thinking im going with the G5 or the wac em this year

9er
 Give the Snuffer SS a look at.

I use the regular old Snuffer but the ss is rather IMPRESSIVE!

BTW 125 for me also.
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yotebuster
Cvrn, One thing on the Snuffer SS, it's a nice looking head, but if you look closely, it has welded on blades, whereas, the Montec (a real similar head in appearance) is made from one piece. They are the same price up here, so I would go with the solid steel one. Just my opinion, I'm sure those Snuffers are good to.

Anyone try Rage expandables on elk? I picked up a couple of packs and the practice heads are really shooting good out of my setup. Only problem is they are only 100 gr. I'm gonna try to get some weight collars or something though. I'll kill a turkey with 'em this next week and get back to ya about performance.
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Cvrn
yotebuster,

Yes the SS in welded on but Magnus does a VERY good job at it, The regular Snuffer is welded on as well, and I have never had a Snuffer come apart where I have had a G5 totally blow up.I dont know if it was the early G5's that had problems and are a different steel now,or a bad one out of the bunch.

Good Luck this Year.
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johnyutah5
The majority of people I know shoot 100's, as do I. I have tried shooting (at 40 yards) 100's and 125's back to back and didn't notice much difference.
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I shoot 100 grain broadheads. Switching to the Snuffer SS's for this year actually. Was shooting the Grim Reapers and probably will carry those as back up.

Bowtech Independence 74lbs Easton axis 300's at 32" with feathers 492.4 Grains = 81 ft-lbs of Kinetic Energy 100grain BH
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9er
well guys, im gonna check out the snuffers but i think i might try the the shuttle t broadheads!!

9er
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killerbee
oh ya, those shuttle t-loc's look great, and ranked #1 in a recent feild test i read. i think i'm gonna try them out myself this year
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southwind
I use 100's and have been using wac-ems and like them very much.
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proutdoors
I have always liked the 125 three-blade muzzys. I like a heavier arrow set-up and tend to keep my foc on the high end. A heavier arrow shot out of a bow will have better penetration than a lighter arrow shot out of the same bow. It will also usually lose less energy as it gets out past 39 yards.

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The north slope
You and your muzzys.... Good to see ya around.
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proutdoors
Thanks. I tend to stick with what works. #-o

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I use the 100 grain WAC'ems and wouldn't switch back to anything else for my set up. They have worked great for me.
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HighLander
125 grain Thunderheads.
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DeadI
I use the 100 grain Wac'ems but have not yet taken anything with them yet. In fact I have not taken an animal with my bow yet. Maybe this year.
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i shoot 100 grain montecs
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125 grain nap spitfires for me
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Levergun450
sounds like the majority of people are shooting between 100 and 125 gr. I shoot a 125 gr. Wensel woodsman. More of a tradional style head. Not too sure but I beleieve they are 1'' diameter? feel free to correct me if i'm wrong. These heads have proven very good for me...I believe they are similar to the snuffers...maybe a bit longer? can't remember that well right now. I would say ask a local dealer as to what would fit your game the best. I went with a heavier head simply beacause of elk. Good luck!
~Dave
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youngbuck91
I use a 115gr Muzzy broadhead for elk, deer, and pronghorn.

My first year of bowhunting ( last year) it went a clear pass threw on a cow elk.
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