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Broadhead selection

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My Vortex with a 400 gr goes about 305fps... thinking of going 125gr. What broadhead do you all like for slightly sub 300fps and 425gr arrow weight?
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That's still plenty of speed for a pass through on a whitetail with a decent shot and a good sharp broadhead. A good 125gr fixed blade would maximize your penetration and should fly well given your total weight. The Tooth of the Arrow 4-blade is a mean, accurate and durable option. If a 3-blade suits your fancy, the QAD Exodus is also excellent.
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VPA 3 blade in 150 or even 200 would perform fantastic
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Re: Broadhead selection

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I like the idea of replaceable blades. Been doing a lot of searching this morning and pretty much settled on the QAD exodus. Already contacted them to see which one they recommend for ~300fps 425gr arrow. Full or swept, standard or crossbow.. thanks!
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jccinohio wrote:
Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:34 am
I like the idea of replaceable blades. Been doing a lot of searching this morning and pretty much settled on the QAD exodus. Already contacted them to see which one they recommend for ~300fps 425gr arrow. Full or swept, standard or crossbow.. thanks!
I have been hunting with Slick trick X bow trick Heads for a very long time with great results every year .
I recommend the v150 grain but they make a 125 grain also.
A very tuff and true flying head with replaceable blades that are very sharp out of the package.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/285116067114?epid=710100439&hash=item42623ded2a:g:P~AAAOSw5uBjyrZV&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsFQ5EDO5U8BJbal9TgjSx2%2BbAgzMUSlB54p6dBWNDuiujv%2FjqVRzDCgdBvhj4aJJ2rm0RT8NVTYPZtpTs4SsNPwWLZNeM4Ekug0njo7H141h%2FMohB4hH0Ho30mxV43vN5vISJDAgJtieEYDZmOM8438BDgHCUGi8MRV6A3TAekEf98oKtyauiKK6CuWwPiKVQUqbx9HoW88NGwftOeDBM53wkE0sNJZ6IEuzgWmbkeR4%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9SkpKPIYQ
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gerald strine wrote:
Sat Feb 11, 2023 3:46 pm
jccinohio wrote:
Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:34 am
I like the idea of replaceable blades. Been doing a lot of searching this morning and pretty much settled on the QAD exodus. Already contacted them to see which one they recommend for ~300fps 425gr arrow. Full or swept, standard or crossbow.. thanks!
I have been hunting with Slick trick X bow trick Heads for a very long time with great results every year .
I recommend the 150 grain but they make a 125 grain also.
A very tuff and true flying head with replaceable blades that are very sharp out of the package.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/285116067114?epid=710100439&hash=item42623ded2a:g:P~AAAOSw5uBjyrZV&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsFQ5EDO5U8BJbal9TgjSx2%2BbAgzMUSlB54p6dBWNDuiujv%2FjqVRzDCgdBvhj4aJJ2rm0RT8NVTYPZtpTs4SsNPwWLZNeM4Ekug0njo7H141h%2FMohB4hH0Ho30mxV43vN5vISJDAgJtieEYDZmOM8438BDgHCUGi8MRV6A3TAekEf98oKtyauiKK6CuWwPiKVQUqbx9HoW88NGwftOeDBM53wkE0sNJZ6IEuzgWmbkeR4%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9SkpKPIYQ
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jccinohio wrote:
Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:55 pm
My Vortex with a 400 gr goes about 305fps... thinking of going 125gr. What broadhead do you all like for slightly sub 300fps and 425gr arrow weight?
I made some arrows for a friend a couple years back. They were Executioners, about 450grn with a 125 Wasp Drone. They were leaving the bow at 284FPS I don't remember what bow it was, but it was a long limber. Pretty sure it was a Vortex, it still had the 305 sticker on it.

He had a complete pass-through on a bull moose about a week later.
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janesy wrote:
Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:49 pm
jccinohio wrote:
Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:55 pm
My Vortex with a 400 gr goes about 305fps... thinking of going 125gr. What broadhead do you all like for slightly sub 300fps and 425gr arrow weight?
I made some arrows for a friend a couple years back. They were Executioners, about 450grn with a 125 Wasp Drone. They were leaving the bow at 284FPS I don't remember what bow it was, but it was a long limber. Pretty sure it was a Vortex, it still had the 305 sticker on it.

He had a complete pass-through on a bull moose about a week later.
At 305 that would be a Pheonix or an Ibex
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Boo wrote:
Sun Feb 12, 2023 8:38 am
janesy wrote:
Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:49 pm
jccinohio wrote:
Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:55 pm
My Vortex with a 400 gr goes about 305fps... thinking of going 125gr. What broadhead do you all like for slightly sub 300fps and 425gr arrow weight?
I made some arrows for a friend a couple years back. They were Executioners, about 450grn with a 125 Wasp Drone. They were leaving the bow at 284FPS I don't remember what bow it was, but it was a long limber. Pretty sure it was a Vortex, it still had the 305 sticker on it.

He had a complete pass-through on a bull moose about a week later.
At 305 that would be a Pheonix or an Ibex
Phoenix it was.
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https://youtu.be/NpC1_zQaGzI.


Looking for a single blade? Check out the kudu contour.

New bleeder blades are also available now.
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elkaholic wrote:
Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:37 pm
https://youtu.be/NpC1_zQaGzI.


Looking for a single blade? Check out the kudu contour.

New bleeder blades are also available now.
Lusk is a great reviewer! Unfortunately here isn't enough time and animals to do real life testing on every broadhead but he does well.
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I have a Vortex. I am using 125gr Thunderheads with 2216 Aluminum arrows.
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All broadheads kill deer Do you enjoy looking on your hands and knees for blood that could effect your broadhead choices.Tiny 1 inch fixed blades are great for testing your blood tracking skills especially at night.
The xact cut,superfreaks, and swat A-4 have all been very good performing broadheads for me with no sight changes from a field point.
A budget choice would be a cabellas lazerstrike 2 coming in at 19 bucks for 3 a very deadly expandable head for that price who would replace a blade.
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I used XACT out of my Grizzly and have switched to Trailblazers to have a little wider cut. They fly great and do the job. I even had an XACT broadhead go through a boar hog shoulder.
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Tooth of the arrow 125 grain solid !
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