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BATTLE OF THE BROADHEADS

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‘What is he talking about?’ you may ask… Let me explain. You have a friend who only ever sticks to one trusty brand. Nothing else, always the same. Another person across the room would never be caught drinking that particular brew. And then you have your person with five different brands in the fridge, or the craft beer enthusiasts, the ones who prefer the higher-priced options.

It’s the same with bow hunters. Some hunters have been using the same broadhead since they started, while others run four different types of broadhead in a five-arrow quiver. Or there’s the titanium/stainless steel-only bowhunter who has nothing but the best engineering has to offer. So, how do you figure out what style might suit you best?

Based on what I have learnt over the years, here are a few pros and cons of each style. This topic is a sure-fire way to spark comments on any platform - just like the ‘what’s the best calibre’ debate.

Simply put, there are two different broadhead types, fixed blade and mechanical.

TWO-BLADE DOUBLE BEVEL

The most standard is two-blades double bevel, the most basic and often the cheapest option. There is

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