For compound, I favor Annihilator. I had great results this last year, and look forward to using them again this year. I’ve posted images on other threads the bloodbath it put on a meatbuck.

 

I used them last year but I can't get them to sharpen back up

 

Nope, I met them a couple years back at the SCI I asked why they were so dull and they said our head kills with Carnage not sharpness. I laughed and kept my moving. They did have a nice display tho and holes shot into I think it was a hood of a car.

 

I'd like to try the Annihilator XL. The regular just doesn't make sense to me - it's not just about blood trails. It's about what you "touch". I like a larger cut for those marginal shots where an 1/8" makes a world of a difference. In my opinion anyway.

 

I have the XL 150's they spin very true, fly great, and although not super sharp out of the box, sharpened up very nicely on just a flat stone, and now have a mirror polish on the blades.

Big fan ...

 

I have the VPA and ANNIHILATOR XL in 125 grain. Unfortunately I ate tag soup this year so I can't talk about how they did on an animal. However they both sharpen and fly the same for me. At the time of the hunt I had the ANNIHILATOR in the quiver. Was just a last minute decision. Either with my setup should get me a passthrough on whitetail as long as I do my part.

 

Same here. I might edge towards that larger cut from the VPA since I am at 31.5"@70#+, I don't think I'd have a problem getting a passthrough.

 

I like annihilator but I have no experience with VPA

 

Also keep an eye out on the classifieds on here. Bought my annihilator broadheads from a reputable person and saved some money.

 

Same

 

I’ve used a 3 pack of 100gr annihilator and they weren’t that sharp and never ended up super sharp. The deer always died within 100 yards. The blood trails didn’t exist. As in never saw a drop before reaching the deer on one and very little at impact on another being it. One was shot/died in a cut field and even following the trail of kicked up dirt there was no blood to be found. But as I said, they did all die within 100 yards so it wasn’t the worst thing ever. I don’t think I’d buy more but I didn’t hate them either. Lost a couple and moved to something else rather than shoot the single head or buy more.

 

I’ve used a 3 pack and they weren’t that sharp and never ended up super sharp. The deer always died within 100 yards. The blood trails didn’t exist. As in never saw a drop before reaching the deer on one and very little at impact on another being it. One was shot/died in a cut field and even following the trail of kicked up dirt there was no blood to be found. But as I said, they did all die within 100 yards so it wasn’t the worst thing ever. I don’t think I’d buy more but I didn’t hate them either. Lost a couple and moved to something else rather than shoot the single head or buy more.

Of which head the annihilator or VPA?

 

Sorry, the 100gr standard annihilator. No experience with VPA. Updated my post.

 

No thanks.

I don't see any legitimate benefits to that design. They're made and marketed to impress hunters....not kill game better.

In my opinion, of course.

 

Killed several deer with the annihilator 100s. All died under 80 yards and left good blood. Using them this year also.

 

Proofs in the pudding. Switched from Muzzy to Annihilator 125 and so far I'm sold. It's true they fly like field points and although my come a little dull out of packaging they put a hammer on whitetails. I sharpened afterwards on a flat stone and it's like brand new only sharper. I'm sold on the hype so far

 

No experience with the vpa which I’m sure are good heads but I took a Buck and my son a doe this year with the annihilator xl and both died very fast within 30 yds of shot. I could care less about sharpness out of the pack as I practice with the heads I hunt with. They sharpen up easily enough after practice and hold an edge going into the foam many times. Even after a pass through they were sharp of course needed touched up before going back in the quiver. They are extremely durable because of the design.

 

So I started a separate post because I forgot about this one after I took a deer this year. I used the annihilator 125xl and they done great. I hit further back and higher then I wanted but the buck died in sight. When hit he jumped and then walked which really confused me. Thought maybe I missed. Small blood but I think it was how high I hit him and the fact that he walked afterwards to where he bed down and died. I watched everything from my stand and he was 15 yards on the shot. He walked behind me and died a total of 32 yards away from me. I used my PSE levitate 28.5" draw 70 lbs easton axis 300 spine don't know my total arrow weight. Arrow was buried in the dirt and broadhead was fine.

 

Elite Valor @ 70lbs; GTHunter XT 300; 50 gr insert, 150 gr Annihilator XL; 472 gr arrow weight. Shot 4 deer with the same broadhead, pulled out of the ground, resharpen and back in the quiver. Sharpened using sandpaper on my workbench (400, 600, 1000, 1500 grit) followed by leather strop. 1000 and 1500 and strop were used post shot. Deer were shot 15-37 yds, max recovery distance was 30 yds. It's not hype when it works.

 

I know this is an older thread but it just popped up for me. @TylerLyons did you end up trying either one of these? Annihilators are one of my favorite heads.

 

I did not. I used the QAD exodus this last year, or is should say I attempted to use them as no bucks I wanted to shoot came within range. I don't plan on getting the as I am probably going to go to 200 grain heads next year once I save up for stiffer arrows and better components. This year I am using 150 grains VPA single bevels.

 

My buddy bought some from scheels. I found them comically dull. Maybe it was a fluke? I’m sure they can be easily sharpened but that turned me off to them.

Im lazy. I like to buy 2 packs. Use 2 for practice and throw 4 in the quiver and go.

 

I prefer to have broad heads that I can sharpen/re-sharpen. It was one of the characteristics that I liked here. 2 years ago I tried the Grizzly Stick 125 single bevel. Nice heads but not as durable. One I shot into the ground and hit a tree root and it bent the tip and was no longer usable. Similar price, less durable. These I have pulled out of the ground as everything has been a pass through. I am 27" draw with 253 fps from the chronograph. Not fast but the heavier arrows have provided the penetration I was looking for.