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I would not use a mechanical with a slow 55# bow. Stick with a fixed. Just about any will do the job.

 

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Rocky Mountain Razor 4 blade since the middle 70's & still have about 8 Dz. left. I used them from 85# down to 45# because of triple bypass last Aug. Was big mistake when Bob sold out & were discontinued.

OP: Hey, what broadheads should I use to hunt with?

kballer1: Use this discontinued broadhead that you can't buy anywhere.

 

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I shot a doe quartering away last season and my 100 gr Magnus stinger bent significantly just from hitting a rib. Hard to get to vitals without hitting rib. For that reason, I switched to the new 150 gr Magnus single bevel. It has great reviews. I do shoot 70# and ~500 gr TAW so I believe it was just too much to ask out of the 100 gr stinger. It may work great for your setup. Their black hornet is a bit tougher if you want to stay around the 100 gr mark, but I would recommend going up a bit.

The Black Hornet is significantly stronger than the Stinger due to the shorter blade profile (more ferrule support out towards the tip) and thicker blades. Plus, the 100 and 125 grain version use the same blades. Only difference is an extra piece at the back of the ferrule to add 25 grains.

 

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In 2017 I killed a doe with a Black Hornet. Two weeks later I bounced one off a buck. That was the last time I used a Black Hornet. The prior year I had shot my first archery deer with a Stinger.

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Wow. I've never seen that happen to a Black Hornet. Looks like the screw for the bleeder blade retention failed. I've seen plenty of pictures of Stinger tips curled over.

I still have a few Black Hornets in my broadhead collection, but since trying the Trifecta single bevel with the same cutting diameter that's what I would choose instead. All steel and better ferrule design.

 

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Are you referring to the hornet or stinger about the 100 v 125 grain differences? I went to the website and I can't see a difference in the ferrule of either. However the stinger appears to have a longer blade length.

I've never tried a black hornet but have read/heard the reviews about structural integrity based on the design differences like you referenced. The short overall length has always turned me away from those. Both are a fine head for the right setup

I was referring to the Black Hornet ferrules. They use the same blades but the 125 grain ferrule has more material behind the blades.

The 100 grain ferrule doesn't have this part on the bottom that looks more silver in this Pic.

 

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After that happened I really questioned the design of the Black Hornet. I just don't think it's a very good design......just too much stress on the ferrule and screw with the steep blade angle. I would still hunt with a Stinger though.

The 2 blade without bleeders doesn't have that weak spot that failed on your 4 blade.

But I feel that this is a better design overall. Can't wait to shoot something with it.

 

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Yep. For instance, a buddy of mine had neck and shoulder problems. He used to shoot low 60s with what I'd call a "normal speed" bow--like 330 ibo. After an operation he had to drop the bow for awhile but then got a new Expedition with an ibo of 350some and got 50lb limbs for it. He started with it backed out to its lowest, like 40lbs, and gradually worked up to 50. I'm not sure how accurate those calculators are, but according to them, with his 30in draw he flings 450gr arrows out of that hotrod faster than I do at 64/29 from my old E35 with its 330ish ibo.
Not that I worry about speed, I just did those calculator deals to ease his mind when he made a joke about his "wussy" 50lb bow.

Exactly. You could shoot a 320 ibo single cam at 70# or a 350 ibo speed bow at 50# and get similar speeds at the same draw length, and there's really no comparison between a modern flagship bow and a trad bow when it comes to speed and energy.