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Burwabit · 08-08-2022, 11:49 AM

I've got a big hog at one of my feeders every morning and night. I'd like to take him out with my bow soon (hopefully Friday). I'm shooting a 60# Mathews VXR 29.5" draw, 4mm Victory VAP TKO arrows. 30 yard elevated shot.

Which of these broadheads would you choose for this task? These are what I have currently in my bag...
- Annihilator 125XL
- Rage Hypo NC +P 125gr
- Wasp Boss SST 125gr
- SEVR 1.5 125gr

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Rangefinder · 08-08-2022, 12:32 PM

Any of them with the right shot placement.

Reedimus · 08-08-2022, 12:43 PM

I'd probably go with the annihilator

erikm1981 · 08-08-2022, 01:10 PM

3 blades 125gr Megameat

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Silvey · 08-08-2022, 01:21 PM

Whatever sharp heavy fixed blade you have. And crank the bow up to 70 and scoot up 10-15yds.
That coon looks like a little monkey in the 3rd pic.

Burwabit · 08-08-2022, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by erikm1981

3 blades 125gr Megameat

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Nice carnage!

Aggiehunter08 · 08-08-2022, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangefinder

Any of them with the right shot placement.

This and the heavier the arrow & draw weight will give you the greatest odds for success. But it all comes down to shot placement.

erikm1981 · 08-08-2022, 04:57 PM

Sorry should have read your post better…
Of the heads you got the only one I’ve got experience with is the the rage hypo and it worked fantastically. I don’t have pics of that one but it was almost as big as my Megameat hole.

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TxBowHntr · 08-08-2022, 05:02 PM

I would use the Wasp fixed blade. Get it crazy sharp, and make a good shot.

Burwabit · 08-08-2022, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by erikm1981

Sorry should have read your post better…
Of the heads you got the only one I’ve got experience with is the the rage hypo and it worked fantastically. I don’t have pics of that one but it was almost as big as my Megameat hole.

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I actually bought the rage hypos for hogs because a guy I met at the local bow store said he killed a big one with it and blood was just pouring out. Seen a few vids since then that convinced me of the same.

But, I'm also intrigued to shoot one with an annihilator.

I need good blood and quick take down because the darn yaupon forest we have make recoveries challenging. Also, I want a pass through to get my expensive arrow back.

MUZZYSLINGR · 08-08-2022, 06:54 PM

I say based on your list that any of the ones you have will do just fine.

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dosrobles · 08-08-2022, 07:00 PM

The one you shoot best

Rambow · 08-08-2022, 07:10 PM

Not a direct answer to your question, but this video has some great information to consider when taking down a big boar. Touches on broadhead selection and placement as well.

https://youtu.be/0DgOkpscmD0

Burwabit · 08-08-2022, 07:47 PM

Great video. Thank you.

Rambow · 08-16-2022, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Burwabit

I've got a big hog at one of my feeders every morning and night. I'd like to take him out with my bow soon (hopefully Friday). I'm shooting a 60# Mathews VXR 29.5" draw, 4mm Victory VAP TKO arrows. 30 yard elevated shot.

Which of these broadheads would you choose for this task? These are what I have currently in my bag...
- Annihilator 125XL
- Rage Hypo NC +P 125gr
- Wasp Boss SST 125gr
- SEVR 1.5 125gr

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Did you get a shot at him yet?

txtrophy85 · 08-17-2022, 01:58 PM

How fast is the arrow flying?

I am a fan of big expandables, regardless of what the ranch fairy thinks.

Hit him in the armpit quartering away with the hypodermic and he will bleed out quick

kruppa24 · 08-17-2022, 02:10 PM

Wait for quartering away shot so you can get up in the vitals and go with the broad head your most accurate with.

Duckologist · 08-17-2022, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by txtrophy85

How fast is the arrow flying?

I am a fan of big expandables, regardless of what the ranch fairy thinks.

Hit him in the armpit quartering away with the hypodermic and he will bleed out quick

But he said he wants a pass thru so I dont think a large expandable would be his best choice

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txtrophy85 · 08-17-2022, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Duckologist

But he said he wants a pass thru so I dont think a large expandable would be his best choice

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They pig is around 180-200 lbs I think it will punch thru him on both sides.

Duckologist · 08-17-2022, 03:59 PM

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They pig is around 180-200 lbs I think it will punch thru him on both sides.

I'd be willing to bet it wont

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BowPro73 · 08-19-2022, 01:06 PM

Quartering away shot and you can tuck any of them into the pocket where it counts. And yes, your Rage will deploy at an angle.

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jkelbe · 08-19-2022, 04:14 PM

Personally on a big hog, I would stay away from a 2 blade in fear that their fat would seal up the wound and make tracking tough. I would go with the Annihilator to get the pass through and blood you want.

BTLowry · 08-25-2022, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Reedimus

I'd probably go with the annihilator

This and a slightly quartered away shot in the crease

Radar · 08-25-2022, 07:46 AM

I have heard good things about the G5 MegaMeat. I have three Gravediggers left to use up, then I will try the G5.

Duckologist · 08-25-2022, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Radar

I have heard good things about the G5 MegaMeat. I have three Gravediggers left to use up, then I will try the G5.

Yea but it's a mechanical

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Royal21973 · 08-25-2022, 04:59 PM

Behind the last rib quartering in and let it come out in front neck area….. dead within 60 yards or less!

ccampff · 08-25-2022, 05:09 PM

Annihilator 125 and hold lower and more forward than you would on a whitetail. Most people try to shoot them behind the shoulder like a deer, the pigs lunge forward a little bit at the sound of the bow/arrow and all of a sudden you're in the guts and never find him.

fishycatfish · 08-26-2022, 07:59 AM

Out of those the annihilator. I’ve shot a lot of big hogs (killed some, lost some) and landed on the single bevel 2 blade kudu points. Still good blood trails with a two blade but I shoot them for the penetration, straight up the front leg.

Loneaggie · 09-25-2022, 03:52 PM

Anything tough and sharp. I’ve had the best luck putting the 200+ down fast (3 for 3) with enough blood to find them using Iron Will Wides on the end of a 500gr arrow pushed by 70#.

steve morton · 09-25-2022, 04:29 PM

Magnus 2 blade

Mitchell8 · 09-25-2022, 04:55 PM

Is the pig dead?

softpoint · 09-27-2022, 08:38 PM

I'd use the head I wouldn't mind doing without. Hogs have a tendency to run a long ways in almost impassable thickets if not hit perfectly, and even if they are....Any of those you have ought to work.

6.5 shooter · 09-27-2022, 08:53 PM

SEVR 1.5 is all I shoot.

08-08-2022, 11:49 AM	#1
Burwabit Six Point Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Marquez, Leon County, TX	Best Big Hog Broadhead I've got a big hog at one of my feeders every morning and night. I'd like to take him out with my bow soon (hopefully Friday). I'm shooting a 60# Mathews VXR 29.5" draw, 4mm Victory VAP TKO arrows. 30 yard elevated shot. Which of these broadheads would you choose for this task? These are what I have currently in my bag... - Annihilator 125XL - Rage Hypo NC +P 125gr - Wasp Boss SST 125gr - SEVR 1.5 125gr Last edited by Burwabit; 08-08-2022 at 12:02 PM.

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08-08-2022, 12:32 PM	#2
Rangefinder Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gordon Tx	Any of them with the right shot placement.

08-08-2022, 12:43 PM	#3
Reedimus Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Helotes Hunt In: Bandera County	I'd probably go with the annihilator

08-08-2022, 01:10 PM	#4
erikm1981 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aledo, TX	3 blades 125gr Megameat Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-08-2022, 01:21 PM	#5
Silvey Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Crosby TX Hunt In: Waelder TX, Crosby TX	Whatever sharp heavy fixed blade you have. And crank the bow up to 70 and scoot up 10-15yds. That coon looks like a little monkey in the 3rd pic.

08-08-2022, 04:57 PM	#8
erikm1981 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aledo, TX	Sorry should have read your post better… Of the heads you got the only one I’ve got experience with is the the rage hypo and it worked fantastically. I don’t have pics of that one but it was almost as big as my Megameat hole. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-08-2022, 05:02 PM	#9
TxBowHntr Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Katy, Tx Hunt In: Lee, Bee, Nueces, Uvalde	I would use the Wasp fixed blade. Get it crazy sharp, and make a good shot.

08-08-2022, 06:54 PM	#11
MUZZYSLINGR Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palestine , TX Hunt In: Home and wherever i can	I say based on your list that any of the ones you have will do just fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

08-08-2022, 07:00 PM	#12
dosrobles Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Near Austin Hunt In: Bertram	The one you shoot best

08-08-2022, 07:10 PM	#13
Rambow Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Montgomery, Tx (Lake Conroe) Hunt In: Blanco, Kendall, and Burnet Counties	Not a direct answer to your question, but this video has some great information to consider when taking down a big boar. Touches on broadhead selection and placement as well. https://youtu.be/0DgOkpscmD0

08-08-2022, 07:47 PM	#14
Burwabit Six Point Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Marquez, Leon County, TX	Great video. Thank you.

08-17-2022, 01:58 PM	#16
txtrophy85 Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boerne Hunt In: All over the World	How fast is the arrow flying? I am a fan of big expandables, regardless of what the ranch fairy thinks. Hit him in the armpit quartering away with the hypodermic and he will bleed out quick

08-17-2022, 02:10 PM	#17
kruppa24 Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: gholson, tx Hunt In: currently looking	Wait for quartering away shot so you can get up in the vitals and go with the broad head your most accurate with.

08-19-2022, 01:06 PM	#21
BowPro73 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Huntsville, TX	Quartering away shot and you can tuck any of them into the pocket where it counts. And yes, your Rage will deploy at an angle. Sent from my SM-G715A using Tapatalk

08-19-2022, 04:14 PM	#22
jkelbe Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Richardson Hunt In: Anderson County	Personally on a big hog, I would stay away from a 2 blade in fear that their fat would seal up the wound and make tracking tough. I would go with the Annihilator to get the pass through and blood you want.

08-25-2022, 07:46 AM	#24
Radar Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Pandora, Texas	I have heard good things about the G5 MegaMeat. I have three Gravediggers left to use up, then I will try the G5.

08-25-2022, 04:59 PM	#26
Royal21973 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: McAllen,Texas Hunt In: Deep South Texas and will travel	Behind the last rib quartering in and let it come out in front neck area….. dead within 60 yards or less!

08-25-2022, 05:09 PM	#27
ccampff Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Houston	Annihilator 125 and hold lower and more forward than you would on a whitetail. Most people try to shoot them behind the shoulder like a deer, the pigs lunge forward a little bit at the sound of the bow/arrow and all of a sudden you're in the guts and never find him.

08-26-2022, 07:59 AM	#28
fishycatfish Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brady/Galveston Hunt In: McCulloch & Mason Counties	Out of those the annihilator. I’ve shot a lot of big hogs (killed some, lost some) and landed on the single bevel 2 blade kudu points. Still good blood trails with a two blade but I shoot them for the penetration, straight up the front leg.

09-25-2022, 03:52 PM	#29
Loneaggie Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington Hunt In: Gonzales County	Anything tough and sharp. I’ve had the best luck putting the 200+ down fast (3 for 3) with enough blood to find them using Iron Will Wides on the end of a 500gr arrow pushed by 70#.

09-25-2022, 04:29 PM	#30
steve morton Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006	Magnus 2 blade

09-25-2022, 04:55 PM	#31
Mitchell8 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: College Station Hunt In: Anywhere	Is the pig dead?

09-27-2022, 08:38 PM	#32
softpoint Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Wixon Valley, Texas Hunt In: anywhere I'm allowed	I'd use the head I wouldn't mind doing without. Hogs have a tendency to run a long ways in almost impassable thickets if not hit perfectly, and even if they are....Any of those you have ought to work.

09-27-2022, 08:53 PM	#33
6.5 shooter Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Montell, Hondo, Laredo	SEVR 1.5 is all I shoot.