Opinions on Expandable Broadheads

[Geo.338]

I shot an elk calf with an expandable 2 blade head .It made a big hole but had almost no penetration, lucky I hit it right in the heart.I tried them because they were at a bargain price.I now know why.The only thing I would use them on is grouse or geese as a cheap alternative to a judo head.

[Bow Walker]

I have used both expandable and fixed heads and for my money it will always be the "cut-on-contact" type of fixed head for me. Such as the one that Razorcap puts out. http://www.razorcaps.com

I am not an expert at tuning bows (i leave that to eagle1) but suffice to say that if I can get them to work with a minimum of effort it should be easy for the average guy.

Fly with your field tips? YUP! I shot them into my bag target from 20, 30, and 40 yards distance. Blew right through the target and about 4 inches into the sand at 30 yards. Great heads, period. JMHO (just my humble opinion)

I plan on taking them for a "walk" this weekend.

[Avalanche123]

Hmmm read this article on broadheads. Perhaps it will shed some light on the use of the variou stypes of broadheads.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimate...ubb=forum;f=24

[yote]

I was using fixed heads until last year whenm I tried expandables. I like the accuracy that I get and there is less wind plain. I don't have a lot of experience with them yet as opersonally the only deer I got with the bow last year was a neck shot and it was a done deal once I let fly and any head would have worked, having a 2 inch cutting diameter didn't hurt though. My brother in law got one with mechanicals too and even at a steep 1/4 ing shot, it zipped the deer wide open and left a monster hole on the other side that looked more like it was shot with a rifle. For me, I don't care that a mechanical doesn't work well if it hits a branch because in my opinion, no arrow that hits a branch works very well.

[greybark]

Hey Walksalot , I fully agree with Willyqbc on this one . I have no experience with them on either Traditional or Modern bows . I think they would be a very poor choice for traditional bows due to the slower arrow speeds involved.

If you are going bowhunting this year - The best of luck to you and may the bear walk a different path ---- Ken


REMEMBER -- Keep Your Fingertab On --

[Thunderstix]

All I can say is Rocky Mountain Snypers if you want an expandable that won't loswe energy while opening nor will it cartwheel on quartering away shots. Check them out as they are the smartest design period.

[PGKris]

I might be a little late in posting here but I'll give a good solid "YES" vote for the expandables. The only good ones on the market right now (as far as I'm concerned) are Spitfires by NAP. I shoot them in 125 gr and while I have yet to take something with them, I've seen the damage they do on impact and the massive hole they make through the animal. The difference between Spitfires and other expandables is that Spitfires don't have the "O" rings that older model expandables have and the blades are held in by a self-contained piece of metal inside the blade groove. On imapact, they open immediately due to of course the flared ends of the blade. They're great and shoot almost identical to field points. Just my bit
KRIS

[Jetboater]

Montec G5 is all I am going to say, I have broken through a shoulder bones with this broadhead.
they are the only true flying no adjustment needed broadhead I have ever shot.

I ran a pro shop for 4 years and never had a broadhead shoot perfect without any major tuning, but this is the first one for me.

[mgnm300]

i've had great success with expandables since it's not easy for me to retune my bow because i'm using a scope (not magnified).the expandables fly the same way a field tip does and have no problem going thru any deer or bear i've shot

[Dirty]

I also use the Montec G5's and they required absolutely no tuning straight out of the package. They are wicked broadheads as far as performance and price. I think they were about the same price as most cheap expenadables and 10 Bucks cheaper than the NAP spitfire expandables. If there is any broadhead I would recommend it has got to be these ones.