Not wanting to start any debate here. I just thought that maybe some might be interested in this recent article that was put out by OutdoorLife regarding the latest broadheads tested in 2019. I only copied a small portion of the article and so if you're interested in reading the hole thing with specifics, click the link at the bottom.
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We torture-tested the hottest heads on the market today to find the best for bowhunters
By Todd Kuhn, and Tony Hansen Updated: October 3, 2019
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We put 29 broadheads to the test.Cliff Gardiner and John Keller
Today’s compounds deliver arrows 150 feet per second faster than bows of the early 1990s, leaving broadhead manufacturers scrambling to build heads that fly field-point accurate at speeds in excess of 200 miles per hour. More important, broadheads must remain structurally sound and withstand potential forces in excess of 1,400 pounds on impact and a deceleration G-force exceeding -4000. That’s a lot to ask of a tiny piece of metal a bit over an inch long and weighing a mere 100 grains.
29 Fixed-Blade and Mechanical Broadheads, Tested
We tested 29 of the most popular models to determine which delivered best on their promise of superior penetration, durability, and lethality.
BROADHEAD SELECTION CRITERIA
Don't see your favorite broadhead? As is the case with all our gear tests, this was an invitational. Requests for samples were sent to the broadhead manufacturers who exhibited at the 2015 Archery Trade Association (ATA) show in January. We also reached out to those popular manufacturers who did not exhibit. Our test field includes results from brands who provided test samples by our deadline.
FIXED BROADHEADS
1. G5 Montec CS
$42 per 3-pack _/ Score: 83.47 / g5outdoors.com_
▶ G5 is the originator of solid, one-piece metal-injected molded broadheads. The CS is noticeably sharper than previous models due to its improved carbon steel content. Its tip is exceedingly sharp; however, extra-large vents seemed to limit penetration in our test.
2. Carbon Express F-15
$40 _/ Score: 80.22 / carbonexpressarrows.com_
▶ The F-15 features a pressure-injection molded main blade that is sharpened into a cut-on-contact tip. Dual bleeder blades are set into the main blade, offering a large total cutting surface of 5.16 inches. The F-15, with its slender profile, dominated the penetration test, sinking 20.19 inches.
3. Flying Arrow Archery Toxic
$40 _/ Score: 73.37 / flyingarrowarcheryusa.com_
▶ Hunting with the radically rounded Toxic might take a leap of faith for some bowhunters—until they check out our penetration test, in which the Toxic outperformed many traditionally designed heads. Although a large, spiral-shaped wound channel promises extensive tissue damage and blood loss, it required 24.4 in./lb. of energy to penetrate its length.
4. Muzzy Phantom SC
$40 _/ Score: 82.21 / muzzy.com_
▶ The Phantom is a workhorse, with sharp 0.05-inch thick blades. The main blade is sharpened into a cut-on-contact tip that is beveled to preclude folding. The head is short, and set at an acute angle of attack to achieve the 1 ¹⁄₈-inch cutting diameter, which limited penetration.
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Broadhead test resultsOL
MECHANICAL AND HYBRID BROADHEADS
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Fixed broadhead test results.OL
Read more @: https://www.outdoorlife.com/best-br...-tested/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email
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We torture-tested the hottest heads on the market today to find the best for bowhunters
By Todd Kuhn, and Tony Hansen Updated: October 3, 2019
broadnumbers
We put 29 broadheads to the test.Cliff Gardiner and John Keller
Today’s compounds deliver arrows 150 feet per second faster than bows of the early 1990s, leaving broadhead manufacturers scrambling to build heads that fly field-point accurate at speeds in excess of 200 miles per hour. More important, broadheads must remain structurally sound and withstand potential forces in excess of 1,400 pounds on impact and a deceleration G-force exceeding -4000. That’s a lot to ask of a tiny piece of metal a bit over an inch long and weighing a mere 100 grains.
29 Fixed-Blade and Mechanical Broadheads, Tested
We tested 29 of the most popular models to determine which delivered best on their promise of superior penetration, durability, and lethality.
BROADHEAD SELECTION CRITERIA
Don't see your favorite broadhead? As is the case with all our gear tests, this was an invitational. Requests for samples were sent to the broadhead manufacturers who exhibited at the 2015 Archery Trade Association (ATA) show in January. We also reached out to those popular manufacturers who did not exhibit. Our test field includes results from brands who provided test samples by our deadline.
FIXED BROADHEADS
1. G5 Montec CS
$42 per 3-pack _/ Score: 83.47 / g5outdoors.com_
▶ G5 is the originator of solid, one-piece metal-injected molded broadheads. The CS is noticeably sharper than previous models due to its improved carbon steel content. Its tip is exceedingly sharp; however, extra-large vents seemed to limit penetration in our test.
2. Carbon Express F-15
$40 _/ Score: 80.22 / carbonexpressarrows.com_
▶ The F-15 features a pressure-injection molded main blade that is sharpened into a cut-on-contact tip. Dual bleeder blades are set into the main blade, offering a large total cutting surface of 5.16 inches. The F-15, with its slender profile, dominated the penetration test, sinking 20.19 inches.
3. Flying Arrow Archery Toxic
$40 _/ Score: 73.37 / flyingarrowarcheryusa.com_
▶ Hunting with the radically rounded Toxic might take a leap of faith for some bowhunters—until they check out our penetration test, in which the Toxic outperformed many traditionally designed heads. Although a large, spiral-shaped wound channel promises extensive tissue damage and blood loss, it required 24.4 in./lb. of energy to penetrate its length.
4. Muzzy Phantom SC
$40 _/ Score: 82.21 / muzzy.com_
▶ The Phantom is a workhorse, with sharp 0.05-inch thick blades. The main blade is sharpened into a cut-on-contact tip that is beveled to preclude folding. The head is short, and set at an acute angle of attack to achieve the 1 ¹⁄₈-inch cutting diameter, which limited penetration.
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Broadhead test resultsOL
MECHANICAL AND HYBRID BROADHEADS
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Fixed broadhead test results.OL
Read more @: https://www.outdoorlife.com/best-br...-tested/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email
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