best broadheads?

[cb4128]

I am getting serious about hunting with my recurve this year and was wondering what some of the best broadheads for me to try? I have used Magnus Stingers in the past and realize that they are more a compound broadhead but like them nonetheless. I am using Axis arrows and my draw weight is 48# @28" if that matters on the point weight. Trying to get 2-3 to try and find the one that works best with my setup. Also, not interested in silverflames or anything that's more than about $30 for 3.

[Onimo]

I use slick trick 100gr magnums but thats out a compound. Not sure for recurve.

[scott.str]

Used slick tricks. im trying Ram Cats this year. would work well considering they cut on both sides so if you dont get a pass through itll chop up the insides

[Phillip Fields]

I've been using 125 grain 4 blade Magnus stingers out of my 55@28 longbow for years. They've worked great for me on everything from pigs to African antelope. With 48lbs I'd probably use the 2 blade 125 grain.

[jerp]

Do you already have your arrow situation figured out? If you've decided you absolutely want a 125gr head for example, you can then tweak the other variables - spine/length, insert for desired FOC, etc to match that 125 grain head. Remember that most recommend a total arrow weight of at least 10 grains per pound for hunting. I started with an approximate arrow weight and FOC% I wanted to end up with and started tweaking from there. (I ended up with a 100gr insert and a 150gr head.) I would check out Three Rivers Archery - they have a good selection of broadheads. I think there are quite a few that sell for $30-$35 per 3. I would go with a 2 blade that is fairly easy to sharpen.

[Chunky]

I would go with a 2 blade that is fairly easy to sharpen.

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[loco cacahuate]

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[Buff]

Not a thing in the world wrong with those stingers you have been using

[Bisch]

Like said above, the stingers are just fine.

Bisch

[cb4128]

another question for the trad guru's. If I am pulling 48#@28" and my arrows are 29", how heavy should they be? I think my arrows are around 400-415 grains right now, but should I try to get to 480 grains or more for better penetration on hogs, deer, etc?

[Cwag]

Your going old school, so go old school with the time tested zwickey delta135 grain! Or if you dnt like the extra weight then the zwickey Eskimo 125 grain

[Cwag]

I do agree though stinger is a nice broadhead

[Phillip Fields]

another question for the trad guru's. If I am pulling 48#@28" and my arrows are 29", how heavy should they be? I think my arrows are around 400-415 grains right now, but should I try to get to 480 grains or more for better penetration on hogs, deer, etc?

I am of the school that thinks heavier is better, so I would try to get to at least 480 and 500-525 grain would be even better. I shoot 640 grain out of my 55@28 longbow.

[LostHawg]

Gonna use STOS 145s to start the season. We'll go from there

[tomcat8910]

I have used magnus stingers and they are good broadheads. This year I will be hunting with vpa 175 terminators with a 50 grain brass insert.