Broadheads

[SamF]

Hi all,
I recently bought a bow and will be hunting with it later this year, I am just slightly confused with what broadheads to use. I am shooting 400 grain spines and the bow is at 70lbs. Not sure whether to use fixed blades or mechanicals or what grain broadhead to use. Have been looking at the 100 and 125 grain grim reapers and the G5 montec but open to ideas. I will be focusing on nyala, impala, kudu and warthog. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Thanks

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Your arrows and broadheads are exactly what I started with. Local bow shop set up for deer.

Stay away from mechanical broadheads for the larger animals.

Look at some videos posted by @Bowhuntr64 (Lusk Archery).

Also, read Dr. Ed Ashby's writings, based on a lot of research he has done.

FAQ — Ashby Bowhunting Foundation

www.ashbybowhunting.org

For you 400 gr shafts, I'd get 200 gr, two bladed, single bevel broadheads. You might add some weight to the shafts too. 650 grain total weight with high FOC, 20% or higher seems to be good for larger PG, elk, moose, etc.

 

[Josh P]

The above is good advice. Doc Ashby has done the homework.

 

[SamF]

Thanks for the feedback

 

[Fryeguy]

I stopped using mechanical broadheads several years ago on whitetails, much less big stuff. I shoot 70#, heaviest arrow I could find that was carbon, and 100grain tips. Lack of penetration was a deterrent for me. I couldn’t imagine using a mechanical on the bigger items you list. I know some would love the bigger holes they may create, but I love two holes

 

[375er]

Iron Will.

 

[goforthebighorn]

My wife and i went last year and shot Kudu, Zebra, Wildebeest, Impala and Warthog. We used 100 grain SEVR 1.5 and 1.75. I shoot 70lbs at 27" and she shoots 62lbs at 26.5". Had pass throughs on Kudu, Zebra and Warthog. Just one person's experience.

 

[joker2400]

Your arrows and broadheads are exactly what I started with. Local bow shop set up for deer.

Stay away from mechanical broadheads for the larger animals.

Look at some videos posted by @Bowhuntr64 (Lusk Archery).

Also, read Dr. Ed Ashby's writings, based on a lot of research he has done.

FAQ — Ashby Bowhunting Foundation

www.ashbybowhunting.org

For you 400 gr shafts, I'd get 200 gr, two bladed, single bevel broadheads. You might add some weight to the shafts too. 650 grain total weight with high FOC, 20% or higher seems to be good for larger PG, elk, moose, etc.

I read it as 400 spine arrows, not 400 grains. In which case a 200gn broadhead would likely leave him underspined.

In my experience nearly any head will work on nyala, kudu, and impala. They are tough, but not particularly stout.

Warthogs on the other hand are quite stout, and I favor a quality 3 or 4 blade broadhead. Ozcut or tooth of the arrow, iron will w/ bleeders, etc.

 

[3chunter]

I use slick trick magnums.

 

[Stetsonham]

Accuracy over everything. Switched to mechanical never looked back. Been shooting the beast 2.3. The beast mechanical are top notch. Will be taking them to Africa In two weeks. 70lbs 440 grains

 

[Joey17]

Your arrows and broadheads are exactly what I started with. Local bow shop set up for deer.

Stay away from mechanical broadheads for the larger animals.

Look at some videos posted by @Bowhuntr64 (Lusk Archery).

Also, read Dr. Ed Ashby's writings, based on a lot of research he has done.

FAQ — Ashby Bowhunting Foundation

www.ashbybowhunting.org

For you 400 gr shafts, I'd get 200 gr, two bladed, single bevel broadheads. You might add some weight to the shafts too. 650 grain total weight with high FOC, 20% or higher seems to be good for larger PG, elk, moose, etc.

This is some horrible advice. Your 400 spine arrows with 200gr heads will certainly be underpinned and not fly well.

Make sure your arrows are flying perfectly straight, first of all. From there, sharpness and structural integrity is critical. I’m happy to respond to any specific questions, and I’d put my success with a bow up against anyone - many different heads work. Nothing you’re looking to hunt is particularly hard to penetrate. Your setup tune and accuracy are the most critical thing.

 

[BenKK]

Yes, I also think .[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]” spine is likely too weak unless you have an extremely short draw. A more common spine would be .[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]”.

 

[BenKK]

For some reason my post went crazy! 400s are likely too weak and 300s might be more suitable.

 

[BenKK]

Another recommendation for Beast mechanicals, too. I was always opposed to the idea of mechanicals until these things were invented. Four big Australian buffalo with them so far.