squirrelwhisperer Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 What is the best mechanical/expandable broadhead in your opinion? I always shot the G5 Montec fixed blades. I have never had one fail but have, at times, been wishing for more of a blood trail to track. Just purchased some Muzzy Trocar HB hybrids. Give em a shot (pun intended) lol. I really like the look of the NAP Spitfire. Was looking for some feedback from my bowhunting forum brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowin Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I like Rage 2 blade. I'm sure there are other fantastic options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisw Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Look no further. NAP Spitfire Maxx. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gencountyzeek Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 NAP killzone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 None I HATE mechanicals. Lost more deer on a mechanical than anything else. Fixed for me forevermore. Always get a nice full passthrough and great blood. Wasp Boss look no furtherSent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 44 minutes ago, squirrelwhisperer said: What is the best mechanical/expandable broadhead in your opinion? Easy.......the one YOU put in the boiler room. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdbing Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I have had good luck with NAP mechanicals, which are the only broadheads I've used for the last decade or more. I shoot a relatively low speed/energy bow and don't always get a good blood trail or full pass through, but the deer don't go far if the shot is well placed. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
518BowSlayer Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Wasp jackhammers are the only ones I've ever used but I've never had a problem Sent from my SM-J327T using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy K Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Don't get hung up on the cutting diameter . If you're shooting a lower poundage bow then you should be shooting a smaller diameter broadhead . I have a feeling that many people who dislike them are because they were either using them wrong or made a bad shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Scanlon Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Be careful with the muzzy trocar hybrids I believe they are not legal in NY because they do not rotate forward like the rage do. Ive had DEC “inspect” my Rage xtreme 4 blades I assume it was for that reason. I gave the G5 a shot this year lost my first doe went right back. I do agree though a well placed arrow will kill with just about anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Scanlon Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wideopenspaces.com/the-muzzy-trocar-hybrids-are-deadly-but-they-are-only-legal-in-these-states/amp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I like a mech with a cut on contact leading blade, there’s lots of goodones out there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowmanMike Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I also think the g5 dont leave the best blood trails. I switched to them this year and got two does. Blood trails were not great at all. I am thinking of going to a magnus two blade or some other two blade heads,they seem to do a lot of damage. At my bow shop i saw a pic of a buck that got shot by one and the hole was incredible. The DEC tested it for gun powder residue because it looked like a big bullet hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeGuy Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I've been on the rage kick from the get go. Extreme for vertical and xbow. Haven't been let down yet and always amazed at the holes it leaves. Worry more about shot placement than broad head. My .02Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TACC Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Anyone ever heard of these?https://veteranip.com/products/the-veteranSent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelwhisperer Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 12 hours ago, chrisw said: Look no further. NAP Spitfire Maxx. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk Are these for xbow? No xbow on the Island which sux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelwhisperer Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 10 hours ago, Keith Scanlon said: Be careful with the muzzy trocar hybrids I believe they are not legal in NY because they do not rotate forward like the rage do. Ive had DEC “inspect” my Rage xtreme 4 blades I assume it was for that reason. I gave the G5 a shot this year lost my first doe went right back. I do agree though a well placed arrow will kill with just about anything. 10 hours ago, Keith Scanlon said: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wideopenspaces.com/the-muzzy-trocar-hybrids-are-deadly-but-they-are-only-legal-in-these-states/amp/ When I opened the package and tried moving the blades I questioned their legality. I wasn't able to find this out anywhere online before I bought them. That was $40 wasted. Thank you for confirming what I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybuckboy Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I too used to use G5’s and like them but switched in 2017 to Rage. 2 deer dead great blood trails on both. One died inside 40 yds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelwhisperer Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, TreeGuy said: I've been on the rage kick from the get go. Extreme for vertical and xbow. Haven't been let down yet and always amazed at the holes it leaves. Worry more about shot placement than broad head. My .02 Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk Agreed, shot placement is critical. I can honestly say I have watched most of my deer fall. No tracking needed. Here on the island, we don't have the predominantly open woods that you find upstate. It is so thick in some places you wonder how a nice buck can actually move through this stuff. There are some places where you can't see beyond 30 yards! Most shots are within 20 yards with many 12-15. Its the longer distances or when they run into the thick that makes it more of a challenge. My concern is the blood trail. I have spent more time than I care to admit, on my hands and knees crawling under briar patches scouring the ground for a tiny drop of blood and not for poor shot placement, but because they ran and I lost sight of them after 2 bounds. Edited November 15, 2019 by squirrelwhisperer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelwhisperer Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, nybuckboy said: I too used to use G5’s and like them but switched in 2017 to Rage. 2 deer dead great blood trails on both. One died inside 40 yds. Which Rage are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moog5050 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Been using the rage hypos with good results. I have no complaints whatsoever. Even on a few of my less than ideal shots, the deer seem to die quick. I agree with Jeremy that you need to be sure to have the power to push those blades through and be sure that the collars are on properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelwhisperer Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, moog5050 said: Been using the rage hypos with good results. I have no complaints whatsoever. Even on a few of my less than ideal shots, the deer seem to die quick. I agree with Jeremy that you need to be sure to have the power to push those blades through and be sure that the collars are on properly. I am shooting 68lbs at 29" with my Matthews Z7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moog5050 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Just now, squirrelwhisperer said: I am shooting 68lbs at 29" with my Matthews Z7 That will do the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelwhisperer Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, moog5050 said: That will do the trick! I was always worried about the blades failing to open but I haven't heard any complaints yet. I will check them out. Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelwhisperer Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 Moog, are those legal? Looks like they form a bard when backed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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