Good Broadhead for 54#?

[U.S.ArmyRetired]

What would be a good broadhead shooting 54# at whitetails and hogs?

[Big 10]

Nap Thunderheads have always worked good for me

[mchildress]

After shoulder surgery a few years back I had my GTO turned back to 54 lbs and took a 240 lb bore fmj 400 spine with 100 gr standard slick trick. Complete pass through with broadhead just behind shoulder at 20 yrds.

[critter69]

VPA's will get the job done, no question. As long as you do your part and put it were it should go.

[JHarrell89]

Muzzys have been cutting for a long time

[wsteffen]

Muzzys have been cutting for a long time

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[Muddy Bud]

Wasp Sharp Shooters is what my wife uses. She draws slightly less than that. Nice blood trails.

[U.S.ArmyRetired]

So, fixed blades are definitely better?

[popup_menace]

So, fixed blades are definitely better?

The short answer is yes.

Long answe: for a low poundage bow that does not create the amount of overall momentum a heavier draw bow does, mechanicals are not the best choice. They rob energy by using it up deploying blades. This energy decrease either upon or after entrance CAN cause penetration to suffer. This doesn't mean they just won't work at all, heck some folks shoot rages at like 50# and get pass-throughs on deer. But, having a fixed blade head leaves zero question as to whether or not the head will be at full expansion upon hitting/passing through the animal. Fixed heads are also traditionally stronger than their mechanical counterparts, making them less likely to bend upon impact.

This is just what I have seen personally after a few years of hunting. Some guys out there have been at it a long time and would be fine with a mech.

[critter69]

Fixed blade and cut on contact ( blades all the to the tip) are going to give you the best penetration. Try and push a muzzy and a VPA thru a piece of leather or heavy canvas and see which one requires more " push". Not saying just these two heads but any head with blades to the tip vs a pointed ferral. 54 pounds should still be able to push the later thru an animal, but if in doubt go blade to the tip.

[wickll]

Nap Thunderheads have always worked good for me

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[Tradman1971]

A two blade cut on contact will give you best penetration by far! Works incredibly good for low poundage bows!! There has been tons of testing on this, two blade cut on contact is the way to go!! Check out Magnus, you'll thank me later.

[muzzlebrake]

Montec G5 are one piece 3 blade and easy to re-sharpen.
With low poundage bow you should use a cut on contact BH and not a chisel point.
Try to find one that shoots the exact same place as your field tips.

[rtp]

After shoulder surgery a few years back I had my GTO turned back to 54 lbs and took a 240 lb bore fmj 400 spine with 100 gr standard slick trick. Complete pass through with broadhead just behind shoulder at 20 yrds.

This. I have never had a reason to try anything else.

[KevBow]

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