any recommendations for fixed-blade broad heads?

[sgb]

Slick Trick for me!

[rackman]

I have used 4 bladed muzzys with great results all pass throughs on deer

[krismerry]

I have used 4 bladed muzzys with great results all pass throughs on deer

I have been using the same with no issues. I have always wanted to try out the Carbon Express F-15, I just have not been able to get my hands on them.

[buckluck_9pt]

i used mechanicals for a while too but didn't like how they failed to open on a number of occasions.. i shot the 125 grain wasp jackhammers and they were very good.. strong and stayed razor sharp.. this year i am trying the 100 grain muzzy 3 blades... given to me by a buddy and he swears by them.. hear amazing reviews so i am gonna try them out..

[Splaker]

Great suggestions guys... Hoping that one of those recommendations will require uncomplicated sharpening. Some seem harder to keep sharp than others.

[skeeter1]

for the price and the number you will use, I just replace the blades each time I harvest a deer. That way I am sure all is good to go and replacement blades are about 20 bucks for three sets.

[Marker]

A lot of guys on here use the G5 Montec solid blade (or Striker fixed/replaceable blade) broadheads. They set the standard that many others copied (Excalibur etc).

Great all round broadhead that now has even has a crossbow specific model in either broadhead.

x 2 for the montecs, I get good groups out to 50 yrds with them from my excel.

[bassboy19]

Muzzy mx3

[klums]

I recently started using Shuttle T black ops because of the great reviews, Well I can't shoot at the same spot on the target twice and fly very very close to my field points. They are super sharp and very durable. I bought them for a moose hunt that I am leaving for in one week. I will be using them on deer this year also.

[Frozenfew]

Wow....thats a pretty blanket statement, maybe you should include some internet forum post too...

I always liked the wasp fixed 3 blades myself.... I would imagine with todays technology (any brand name broadhead) with a properly placed shot would seal the deal on any game.
Find one that shoots consistently out of your bow and that you have confidence in....
Good luck with the search

Absolutely it's a blanket statement. You need only compare what's on a shelf at bass pro to realize what drives the broadheads segment of the market.

Exit wound size and field point accuracy are the name of the marketing game. There are pros and cons on every head. I hate mechanical heads for the obvious reasons... but they do protect the blades from dulling in the quiver as an example.

The vast majority of people and are going pick something that looks cool or different. The next biggest influence will be their buddy or their father and whatever he uses (which is likely based on a whatever he saw in a magazine or tv ad and very little fact).

If I absolutely couldn't sharpen something then a replacable blade head would be best. But if your going to choose the business end of your arrow. Why not choose what works the best.

My opinion is very strong on this subject but its based of data. ive seen what poor broadhead performance can do first hand and uts not pretty.I'd challenge anyone to use data or fact to prove to me I'm wrong... I won't hold my breath though.

Another good point was made about placement being more important than head design choice and I'd have to agree but the decision of what head you use should require as much thought and time as shooting practice and arrow tuning. It is owed to the animal. I've yet to see a bow that couldn't be tuned perfectly to a 2 blade.

I'm not as worried about if it will work If shot placement is good. I want to know it gives the best results if placement is marginal to poor.