broadhead weight

[cridertj]

i am going to use the muzzy broadhead for late season deer and was wondering if you could tell me the differnts between the 100 gr and the 115 gr other then weight. i have a 29 " draw and a 70 ibs pull if that matters . looking for the pro and cons of these two. thank

[dakotashooter2]

It's been a while since I even looked at a muzzy but I don't think there is much difference. Back when I tried them the weight difference was in the tip (longer) or shaft (wider). The cutting surfaces were all the same.

[GRIMJIM]

I'm sure you'll get an expert to answer this but I went to a lighter broadhead (100 grain) when I switched to carbon arrows. On aluminum I used a heavier broadhead.

I'm sure there's a chart somewhere that shows the weight of the broadhead you should use with specific arrow shaft weights.

[DDelle338]

  The weight makes a BIG difference depending on the arrow's spline and the bows draw weight.
 If it's too heavy, you will get too much flex in the arrow at release. If it's too light for the arrow you will not get enough flex in the shaft at release. It also makes a difference in how the arrow is balanced, I'm at work and don't have my book, but it makes a difference where the center of balance lies on the arrow's shaft. (Just forward of center, I think)  Makes allot of difference to the "highly tuned" rig.
  A word of WARNING if you are shooting carbon arrows check with a knowledgeable archery shop if in doubt when choosing a tip for light carbon arrows. A tip that's too heavy for a light arrow can cause the arrow to explode when you release it. Expensive and dangerous. I saw what it can do. Painful!!!

[catfishfiend]

i shoot a 125 grn 3 blade muzzy on a beman ics hawk carbon arrow.  i shoot a 70# pull bow, even though that is heavy for the setup.  i am no bowhunting genius but i don't think 15 grains difference is going to matter much on your setup.

[Cottonwood]

i am going to use the muzzy broadhead for late season deer and was wondering if you could tell me the differnts between the 100 gr and the 115 gr other then weight. i have a 29 " draw and a 70 ibs pull if that matters . looking for the pro and cons of these two. thank

Go to http://www.pinwheelsoftware.com and try the free download before you buy.  This program will spec your arrow shafts out to what broadhead weight will work best etc for proper arrow flight.

I had to go to a heavier weight 125 gr broadhead myself because of now using Easton Axis FMJ 340 arrows instead of the carbon arrows I was using.

[kansasj]

Be aware that Muzzy makes two 100 gr broadheads.  One is 1-1/8" diameter and the other is 1-3/16 diameter.  The smaller one is the older model in the blue packet. I prefer the smaller diameter as they appear to fly just a bit better.  I shoot only Muzzy from the 90gr 4-blade up to the 125gr.  The 100gr is a real good choice.