Mechanical Broadhead Suggestions

[2B4Him]

I'm new to this archery thing, but it is like a drug in that I can't get enough of it.
I bought some Spitfire Max broadheads and I'm perfectly pleased with the results - 1 buck and and three hogs down. But, I'm a real tightwad and everything about archery just rings up a cash register somewhere.
I understand that the blades on most mechanicals need to be replaced after a kill shot (I got two hogs with one broadhead because I kept it my quiver just in case another hog came along before I could replace the blades.)
I like the Spitfires in that no ring, band, etc. is required. But they are $39.95 for three and replacement blades are another $20-$25.
I'm not really looking for advice about how well a particular mechanical broadhead works (everyone has their opinions and there are lots of good ones out there). Rather, I'd like to know your opinion about the relative 'cost efficiency' of various broadheads - original cost, the cost of replacement blades, rings, bands, etc.
With todays compound bows, just about any quality broadhead will get the kill results desired. But, I'd like to not feel my wallet cringe every time I take a shot at something.
What are your thoughts?

[jstanton]

The NAP Bloodrunners, in my experience, are very cost efficient. I have shot a doe and two hogs with the same broadhead and have not needed to change the blades. They come in packs of 3 or in some cases a 4 pack depending on where you buy them for the same price of $39.99. Replacement blades for the three broadheads will run you about $20.00.

Before I started shooting the Bloodrunner I shot the Wasp Jackhammer. A three pack of these mechanical blades will run you about $24.99 and replacement blades cost about $12.00 for three broadheads. I felt confident in re-using the same broadhead twice before sharpening or replacings the blades. I would regularly shoot 2 does with the same broadhead before replacing the blades. Of course I would always check the blades for knicks and sharpness before re-use but I never had a problem with them. The only reason I switched was to just try something new.

[Mudslinger]

If you want to look at a Bh that is a cross between a mechanical and fixed and flies like a field point and cuts a wicked entrance and exit hole, look at the Smoke Ramcats made by Fulton Precision. 29.95 for 3. I will vouch for their effectiveness. Another brand in the Inverter BH. 29.95 for 3 also and they do a wicked job too. I would recommend either and I am using the Inverters right now. Contact "Rocky" on here for some inverters.

[JBS]

I started with spitfires and have now moved on to the 2 inch cut three blade Grim Reaper. The blades remove easier than you can believe and they fit in a Lansky clamp or a razor blade sticker scraper for sharpening like whiskers on a cat. Check them out.

[Harvey]

Wasp Jakhammers

[Old Goat1]

You pay for what you get, been using them over 8 years now, no reason to change after this year.

The real trick is to sharpen them after you take them out of the package which you should do with any you buy.

[runnin2live]

I use the spitfires also and they do just fine. The blades can be removed and sharpened with care. The are very durable, much like alot of them. If it aint broke, dont fix!

[STXBOWHUNTER73]

Wasp Jakhammers

same here!!!