What broadhead?

chester12 · 09-09-2006, 10:35 AM

What broadhead would you suggest for a 45 lbs recurve?

killer · 09-09-2006, 03:36 PM

I can tell you which one I've used that caused a problem. I used something called a "Wasp Hammer" with replacement blades.

I thought it would work out slick for a couple reasons.

1) It would be cheaper just to replace the blade.

2) I didn't want to travel in the field with shall we say a live arrow, prone to nicking branches, arms, fingers, (God forbid) bow string, etcetera.

So I would place the blades on the broadhead once I reached my predetermined location, unfortunately, my used blades got mixed up with my new blades. I was unable to determine (later) which were used but never fired, and which had actually been fired for practice into styrofaom. I even used a microscope thinking I should be able to see a good edge from a bad edge. Nope.

Plus trying to place the tiny blades in the head is not easy. I recommend staying away from heads with replacement blades. Too much hassle.

rdnckhnter · 10-04-2006, 07:50 PM

i use expandable broadheads on my compound set at 65 lbs
i guess use a low grain broad head like the 75 grain hornet i heard many good things about them

GeorgiaDave · 10-05-2006, 06:09 AM

Howdy from GA !

I have hunted with a recurve for many years and have arrowed 5 deer so far. All have been taken with a 3 blade muzzy 100 gr. fixed blade. There are many options out there today and I am sure that they all would be effective if used properly, but I have found the Muzzys to be " "Straight to the point ! " A good friend and hunting partner uses the old Howard hill heads but I have found them to plane a bit to much for me.

Good Luck,
Dave

jerry · 10-05-2006, 07:31 AM

Alot of deer have fallen to a Zwickie & recurve combo.

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chester12 · 10-13-2006, 12:22 AM

Jerry that is the one that I have been looking at.

lefty o · 10-13-2006, 12:59 AM

im kinda old fashioned too. with a recurve, i like the old bear razorheads. muzzy's are also good, and ive always had good results with my old wasp camloc II's. they all cut very nicely, and fly well.

rdnckhnter · 10-15-2006, 01:40 PM

left o knows whats good

09-09-2006, 10:35 AM	#1
chester12 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 49	What broadhead? What broadhead would you suggest for a 45 lbs recurve?

09-09-2006, 03:36 PM	#2
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 926 Images: 6	I can tell you which one I've used that caused a problem. I used something called a "Wasp Hammer" with replacement blades. I thought it would work out slick for a couple reasons. 1) It would be cheaper just to replace the blade. 2) I didn't want to travel in the field with shall we say a live arrow, prone to nicking branches, arms, fingers, (God forbid) bow string, etcetera. So I would place the blades on the broadhead once I reached my predetermined location, unfortunately, my used blades got mixed up with my new blades. I was unable to determine (later) which were used but never fired, and which had actually been fired for practice into styrofaom. I even used a microscope thinking I should be able to see a good edge from a bad edge. Nope. Plus trying to place the tiny blades in the head is not easy. I recommend staying away from heads with replacement blades. Too much hassle. __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/

10-05-2006, 06:09 AM	#4
GeorgiaDave Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: McBean, GA Posts: 4	Muzzy ! Howdy from GA ! I have hunted with a recurve for many years and have arrowed 5 deer so far. All have been taken with a 3 blade muzzy 100 gr. fixed blade. There are many options out there today and I am sure that they all would be effective if used properly, but I have found the Muzzys to be " "Straight to the point ! " A good friend and hunting partner uses the old Howard hill heads but I have found them to plane a bit to much for me. Good Luck, Dave

10-05-2006, 07:31 AM	#5
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,199 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Alot of deer have fallen to a Zwickie & recurve combo. Broadheads & Points-Glue-On Broadheads-Zwickey-3Rivers Archery Equipment, Traditional Youth Archery Bows and Arrows, and Long Bow Hunting __________________ Joe the plumber is screwed

10-15-2006, 01:40 PM	#8
rdnckhnter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pennsylvania and new jersey right on the bored Posts: 182	left o knows whats good __________________ My long hair dont cover my redneck and u know what im ok with that

10-04-2006, 07:50 PM	#3
rdnckhnter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pennsylvania and new jersey right on the bored Posts: 182	i use expandable broadheads on my compound set at 65 lbs i guess use a low grain broad head like the 75 grain hornet i heard many good things about them

10-13-2006, 12:22 AM	#6
chester12 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 49	Jerry that is the one that I have been looking at.

10-13-2006, 12:59 AM	#7
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,107	im kinda old fashioned too. with a recurve, i like the old bear razorheads. muzzy's are also good, and ive always had good results with my old wasp camloc II's. they all cut very nicely, and fly well.