I have the 125 grain in my quiver, but our deer are not coming to the feeders during hunting hours just yet. They fly good, come sharp, and I'm able to get them sharper using the KME broadhead sharpener. It also isn't on arrow number 1 just yet as I have a couple 3 blade broadheads I prefer to use as the season starts. If I shoot an animal with one, I'll be sure to take a picture for reference. I wouldn't expect it to deflect any more than say an Iron Will wide and I haven't seen anyone complaining about them.

 

I killed a doe with one, here’s my review in this thread, about half way down:

Croc 125 gr Broadhead Test

Just tested the 125 gr Croc. I'd previously tested the 150 and 200 gr and posted those vids as well. I can't believe how well these things perform, especially for the price.

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Very interesting. It makes sense that a 2 blade would be more likely to deflect and change direction. Seems extreme though. Man... I wish I had somewhere I could put down 8 does already!!

 

not the best shot on my part, but it sure did it’s job. 496 TAW @ ~296fps.

 

I posted in another thread, but I had a very positive impression of this head from my first use of it. I was able to get a passthrough on the front hog that was just slightly quartering to me and into the face and deep into the vitals of a hog behind her. Both died quickly and were easily recovered.
I ordered another pack this week because I had left all my primary hunting gear at the ranch and wanted to have some for a possible weekend hunt close to home.
I received that second pack today and to my delight crimson talon has upgraded the croc by adding a black oxide coating to the blade to remove any shine one might see and I also assume to give better rust protection. They came hunt ready quite sharp. I am very impressed with these broadheads.

Here is a pic of the two hogs with one arrow that happened earlier this week. Entry, exit, and in the face.

 

I posted in another thread, but I had a very positive impression of this head from my first use of it. I was able to get a passthrough on the front hog that was just slightly quartering to me and into the face and deep into the vitals of a hog behind her. Both died quickly and were easily recovered.
I ordered another pack this week because I had left all my primary hunting gear at the ranch and wanted to have some for a possible weekend hunt close to home.
I received that second pack today and to my delight crimson talon has upgraded the croc by adding a black oxide coating to the blade to remove any shine one might see and I also assume to give better rust protection. They came hunt ready quite sharp. I am very impressed with these broadheads.

Here is a pic of the two hogs with one arrow that happened earlier this week. Entry, exit, and in the face.














Here is the original and new black oxide coated side by side.

 

Anybody out there shooting these? This is the first time using these and I‘ve shot 8 deer this season so far and it seems like this broadhead is entering the rib cage and deflecting out beyond the diaphragm. Anyone else seeing this behavior or is it just me? View attachment 7963023

Yes. I shot a doe yesterday and although it was dead in 50 yds, the exit wound was higher than the entrance, and it was out of tree stand at 20 yds. Slightly quartering away shot and must have deflected off rib and turned upward. Still, deer dead in about 6 or 7 seconds.

 

I have a pack of the 125 cleavers and 125 crocs on their way to me now. Plan is to make sure they shoot well out of our equipment then see how they do. At their price point I had to order a pack of each.

 

I have a pack of the 125 cleavers and 125 crocs on their way to me now. Plan is to make sure they short well out of our equipment then see how they do. At their price point I had to order a pack of each.

The 125 Crocs fly great out of my bow. Come pretty sharp too but I strop them up super sharp. Only shot one deer with it and dead in 50 yds. Probably shot 4 with the very similar Alien V2 and that design always performed well

 

I'm doing a low poundage set up with an image, I am considering a single bevel (I've never used one before) I'm giving some consideration to the 125 cleaver. These crocs look to be doing some pretty serious damage.

 

I only shot one with the Croc. No issues. Shot one with the V2 and several with th Anarchy. No issues.

 

View attachment 7988372 Croc

Croc in and out shoulder. No blood. Down in sight.

 

View attachment 7988372 Croc View attachment 7988378 Croc in and out shoulder. No blood. Down in sight.

Congrats!! What a stud!!! Great shot

 

Great results so far on 3 deer. Watched two tip over and heard the third crash. Two were ideal broadside shots and one was hard quartering away. Arrow entered behind rib cage, clipped the top of one lung, and exited the offside shoulder up high.

 

I stuck one in a large boar at 27 yards 2 nights ago. I suspect poor shot placement(upper shoulder)on my end. That said, I did not get a pass through and did not recover the hog. Followed moderate blood trail for approximately 1/2 mile to property line, he appears to have taken the arrow with him.

 

Have the 125gr Crocs. They hit dead on with my field points. Haven’t taken any animals with mine yet but I’m givin it hell tryin!

Those that are sharpening them, are you using a jig or just freehanding?

 

I was able to free hand the crocs pretty easily and get them scary sharp. The cleavers are harder but still doable by hand. After practice I’ll strop them and back to razor sharp. They don’t dull much going into foam I just like them freshened up before going out to hunt

 

I am shooting the 150 Cleaver this year out of my 48# longbow. No shots yet but hopefully I get a chance at one after Christmas.

 

Anyone know if these are considered barbless? Not sure of the angle.

 

I'd definitely say they are barbless.

 

On the croc I think that angle is 90. I've never seen that style head called barbed. I would probably try to contact your DNR to verify. They are usually helpful with things like that.

 

This is from Crimson Talons' website.

 

Here is a pic of the damage from a croc 125. The 50 lb sow was head down facing me at 18 yards. I aimed at the neck between the shoulder blades. Pass thru a bunch of the vitals. Broadhead was in perfect condition. Reshahrpened it using my kme and diamond stones and strop. Shaves hair again.