Today I saw some broadheads that went by the brand name(?) of “Toxic Broadheads” that have 4 curved blades that arc into each other, essentially making 2 “holes” above and below (or beside, however you look at it) the arrow shaft. I don’t plan on ever changing my broadhead setup, but was wondering if these appeared strong or were another cheap gimmick like the marketing appeared. I figured the curvature of the blades would make them impossible to sharpen and much easier to break or bend than a straight blade? Didn’t know if anyone on here had any experience with them or not. I will give them credit for being unique, as it’s a design I hadn’t seen before (and that’s fairly rare in the archery equipment sector)
I figured there would be some penetration issues as well, seems as though my marketing gimmick hunch was correct, but figured they would make a solid bowsite convo piece as some folks likely hadn’t seen them yet. Definitely a unique design, but unique doesn’t always translate to quality, and in some fields the exact opposite occurs.
As for my unchanging setup, I’m shooting black eagle X-impact arrows and 150 grain VPA 3 blades. I had always shot 100s (Montecs) because that’s what my dad shot and I really didn’t have any problems with those either, no lost animals and never had bad penetration. I took a dive down the Ashby Research rabbit hole and figured the heavier heads would be worth trying if the speed decrease was bearable. My VPAs I’ve shot have all been in tremendous condition even after pass-throughs if I can find them…. On two occasions they’ve passed through so fast/far I couldn’t find them (no lighted nocks), and on a couple occasions on the steeper angle shots they were driven deep into the ground post-pass through. Still no damage to the heads.
I say I don’t ever plan on changing, but if I’m ever the recipient of one of the Iron Will monthly giveaway threads I sure wouldn’t turn them down, if I get super bored in the next few years I’d be open to trying 150grn single bevel heads, but it wouldn’t be because of dissatisfactory performance from the VPAs.
I walked into a shop in Michigan. The first things I saw when I entered were toxic broadheads and HECS suits. Did an about face and left. This was at least 5 years ago, they are not new. They are also illegal in Colorado, and probably in other states.
I have a friend who has been using them for many years and swears by them. I've seen the holes they leave and it's the real deal. Cores out a 10 gauge slug hole. Great blood trails and quickly puts deer down. With all that said , I'll stick with my Magnus Black Hornets.
