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In the last few years hybrid broadheads have become more popular,” said Bateman. “ They offer the best of both worlds. They have both fixed blades and mechanical blades so if for some reason the mechanical blades fail the bowhunter still has a broadhead that will kill the animal.

Mechanical broadheads: These blades are folded into the head and produce less drag during flight. Upon impact, the blades rapidly expand, cutting a much larger area than fixed blade broadheads, producing a greater wound channel.

Today, no matter if it's a fixed-blade, hybrid or mechanical concept – Muzzy remains a product leader and the number one selling brand in the fixed-blade broadhead category.

American Made Broadheads Musacchia broadheads, owned by the previous Muzzy brand owners son, are the obvious American made replacement for the original Muzzy. Also, Trophy Taker broadheads like the Shuttle T are NO longer made in the USA.

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Materials. There are three basic types of metals used in broadheads: aluminum, titanium, and steel. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.

These broadheads are better suited to hunting setups with a heavy draw weight and arrow. While expandable broadheads have certainly proven to be effective on big game like moose and elk, they're most popular when used on deer-sized animals with relatively thin hides.

Many traditionalist archers choose heads made of modern high carbon steel that closely resemble traditional stone heads (see Variants). Other classes of broadheads referred to as "mechanical" and "hybrid" are gaining popularity. Often, these heads rely on force created by passing through an animal to expand or open.

American Made Broadheads Musacchia broadheads, owned by the previous Muzzy brand owners son, are the obvious American made replacement for the original Muzzy.

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Hybrid broadheads are ideal for hunters who want the reliability of a fixed-blade broadhead with the penetration of a mechanical broadhead. Suitable Animals: Hybrid broadheads give the best of both worlds and are suitable for hunting the same wide range of game as fixed-blade and mechanicals.

Shoot the heaviest arrow you can while maintaining speeds of 270-280 fps. If you shoot at 300fps, you can add weight to your arrow to slow it down. Go from a 100gr to a 150gr broadhead, for example! Doing so will slow down your arrow and put it into that speed range where your arrow flight can be perfect.

When we get them back we inspect the quality of the braze joints. Then go to a local heat treater followed by teflon coating. The heat treat is to make them tough yet still able to sharpen.

While aluminum might be more lightweight, steel broadheads are typically much stronger and won't bend as easily. Titanium typically boasts the best strength-to-weight ratio, but you'll see that reflected in the price. Without weak points or moving parts, one-piece broadheads are generally the most reliably durable.

Broadheads kill by cutting blood vessels, unlike the high energy shock of bullets. Hemorrhage is typically the result. A responsible bowhunter will use razor-sharp broadheads and only take shots that allow a clear, close shot to the vital area of the game animal. Many archers' injuries come from broadheads.