The Guide to the Best Crossbow Broadheads

Searching for the best crossbow broadheads? In this article we review and compare broadheads that are currently available on the market. We will help you find the best deal for your money.

Broadhead is the fancy term for the tips of crossbow bolts. These heads are the first things you buy after the initial crossbow and bolts. Your bolts already come with heads attached to them. But having a broadhead is different. Unlike the traditional bow’s arrows, bolts aren’t as sharp or penetrative. A sharp bolt head, with blades and precision, will deal fatal damage to the prey.

But where exactly do you start? How do you know what to look for? And what are the best crossbow broadheads on the market? We’ve answered all your questions in this simple article. We’ve included a buying guide and reviewed our favorite broadheads. Take a look through them and see which one suits your shooting style.

 

 

Best Crossbow Broadheads – Product Reviews

1.      FeraDyne Rage 2-Blade

This broadhead from FeraDyne is known for high precision and tactical wound channels. The FeraDyne Rage is a leading-edge broadhead that uses two stainless steel blades. Using the Rage broadhead ensures accurate shots and deep wounds. This model incorporates Shock Collar and SlipCam technology to give you the best crossbow experience.

Features:

• 2-inch cutting diameter.
• .035 inch sharp stainless steel double blades.
• Shock Collar Technology allows the bolt to penetrate further.
• Includes practice head for tests and target practice.
• SlipCam design.

Overview:

The first thing you’ll notice about the FeraDyne Rage Broadhead is the double blade design. Broadheads are meant to give wider diameters. And with the FeraDyne, you get a 2-inch cutting diameter and 0.35 inch thick blades. The blades are made of reinforced stainless steel.

This model uses Shock Collar technology. It ensures that the blades stay dormant before shooting. And as soon as the head hits the target, the blades open up and cut through. It also uses Ferrule Alignment Technology. With this, the broadhead is shot in a straight line faster and with more accuracy. The FeraDyne also comes with a practice broadhead included. You can practice on this head for a while and avoid damaging the main one.

Our Rating:

Overall, the FeraDyne has amazing speed and precision. It’s an aerodynamic tool that causes fatal damage to the target. With the FeraDyne Rage, your hunting trips become more exciting and successful. With the practice broadhead, you can learn the basics of crossbow hunting without wasting the real one. In this way, your children can also learn their way around the crossbow. And you won’t waste precious equipment in practice.

Apart from that, there are the Shock Collar and Ferrule Alignment technologies. These provide precision and accuracy to the broadhead.

 

 

2.      Rage Hypodermic 2

This broadhead from Rage is a double blade precious head. It’s made for all types of crossbows and has impeccable accuracy. For broadheads, aerodynamics is everything. And the Rage Hypodermic has the best aerodynamic design. It incorporates cutting edge technology and surgical accuracy.

Features:

• A cutting diameter of 2 inches
• 0.35 inch thick double blades
• Steel ferrule keeps broadhead in place
• Does not disturb the aerodynamics of the bolt
• Hybrid Hypodermic tip

Overview:

The Rage Hypodermic Broadhead is a great choice for beginners and intermediate hunters. This broadhead is made of stainless steel and has a surgical precision tip. The tip cuts into the target and the two side blades make a 2-inch wide wound. This can prove to be fatal. The dual side blades are 0.35 inch thick at the tip. Apart from that, the broadhead has Shock Collar technology. This technology maintains blade retention while in the crossbow. After firing, the blades will split open once they hit the target.

This same technology can be found in other Rage broadheads. This is a pack of three and it’s made in the US.

Our Rating:

As for ourselves, we would rate the Rage Hypodermic an 8 out of 10. The aerodynamic tip was an added bonus. We love how the tip just tears through any target of any thickness. The Shock Collar flips the blades open and together they tear through the target. As for durability, the product is made of stainless steel. Even the ferrules and connectors, the components that attach it to the bolt, are made of steel.

This hypodermic broadhead from Rage is lightweight and aerodynamic. It’s the best for target practice and crossbow hunting. It’s made in the US, and you get three in one pack.

 

 

3.      Rage Crossbow X

Here’s another crossbow broadhead from Range. Like the previous broadheads, this one too has intense precision and speed. The blades do not hinder speed; neither do they add weight to the bolt. If anything, this broadhead actually makes the bolt more aerodynamic than before.

Features:

• 125 grain with 2-inch wound diameter
• Stainless steel dual blade design
• Shock Collar and Ferrule Alignment Technology
• Replacements blades available (not included)
• Authentic product. Made in the US

Overview:

The Rage Bowhunting Crossbow X Broadhead is perfect for beginning hunters. It gives you all the features that you need in order to have a successful hunting trip. When the broadhead cuts into the flesh, it makes a wound 2 inches wide. This is adequate to cause fatal damage. The speed and precision of the broadhead make the initial entry painless.

Like the other Rage broadheads, this one features the Shock Collar technology. Along with that, it also has Ferrule Alignment Technology. This keeps the broadhead attached to the bolt and reduces misalignment. This broadhead is available in 100 and 125 grains. The packs come with 3 broadheads, each made within the USA.

Our Rating:

We would rate the Rage a solid 7.5 out of 10. This is because, while they seem to be accurate, they fall just 15 yards short of the target. This error cannot be ignored. But there are some good features. The Shock Collar technology in this model is the best. It deploys the blades at the correct time and keeps them retained in the crossbow.

Other than that, the Rage is available in 100 and 125 grain sizes. It’s diverse, highly applicable, and comes in a pack of 3. Moreover, all components are genuine and made in the United States.

 

 

4.       Rage Hypodermic

Looks like Rage has managed to make it to our list again. By now you might have already guessed it. Broadheads from Rage are not only popular but for a good reason too. However, this specific model is different from the rest. The entire body is made of stainless steel, and the blades are retractable.

Features:

• Complete stainless steel design
• Two 0.35 inch thick stainless steel blades
• 2 inch wound diameter with 100 grain
• Perfect blade retention and deployment
• Hybrid hypodermic tip for surgical precision

Overview:

The Rage broadhead has a certain standard that it always lives up to. This model has a 2 inch wound diameter. It lodges itself in the target and cuts straight through any flesh or skin. The Rage has high precision, spectacular accuracy, and does not sway in the air. It maintains a straight shot that hits the target accurately.

Other than that, the other features are about the same as before. 0.35 inch thick stainless steel blades, 100 grain weight, and Shock Collar technology. 100 grain refers to the weight of the broadhead. It’s measured in very small units, and usually, 437 grains make one ounce.

Our Rating:

With broadheads, we usually look for overall range and precision rather than style. And with this broadhead from Rage, we found everything we were looking for. It lands very accurately exactly where you shot it. Of course, there might be some errors, depending on the wind and the user’s experience.

All in all, this broadhead from Rage was a superb find. We did notice that this head is slightly less durable than the others. The stainless steel isn’t well-reinforced. And it’s highly susceptible to water damage. But keep it in the right conditions and everything will be perfect.

 

 

5.      NAP Spitfire

New Archery Products, or NAP for short, is another leading brand in broadheads. Their broadheads have a 1 and a half-inch cutting diameter. These heads weigh 100 grains and have a micro-grooved slim-line ferrule. The ferrule helps keep the broadhead on the bolt during impact and launch.

Features:

• Weighs 100 grains
• Fight wind friction and slowing effects
• 1.5 inch cutting diameter
• Comes in a pack of 3
• Sharp blades made of Diamize

Overview:

NAP’s broadheads are great resources for beginning crossbow hunters. These heads have a cutting diameter of 1.5 inches. This will provide adequate impact coverage and fatal damage to the target. The blades at the top and the sides are diamize sharpened. This gives them precision down to a molecular level.

Apart from that, these heads weigh 100 grains and come in a pack of 3. They are authentic and do not rust or disassemble. More so, they do not come off from the bolt mid-flight. The slim-line ferrules keep them in place.

Our Rating:

It was pretty fun experimenting with the NAP broadheads. They were not inaccurate and were able to hit the target really well. The blades had no problem flipping out during flight. This model uses special technology to keep the plains at bay while they are docked in the crossbow.

These broadheads can land fatal blows to prey. We tried them on fake targets and they were able to penetrate deep with no issues. The only problem was that sometimes the blades didn’t deploy properly. Some broadheads we used didn’t give us the diameter we were looking for. But overall, the NAP broadheads are a definite recommendation.

 

Best Crossbow Broadheads – Buying Guide:

When buying the best crossbow broadheads for your crossbow, there are certain aspects you must keep in mind. For example, you should see the style, the blade position, weight, and much more. While we can’t list all of the things you should look out for, here are a few of them:

 

Broadhead Weight:

The weight of the broadhead is generally the first thing people look for. Broadhead weights are measured in grains. Approximately 437.5 grains are equal to 1 ounce. Typically, broadheads have two weights: 100 grains and 125 grains. Use the 100-grain broadheads for faster shots. Use the 125-grain ones for harder impact. We recommend the 100-grain broadheads for hitting long-range targets. And the 125-grain heads are best for animals with thicker skin.

 

Style and Design:

There aren’t many variants with regards to style and design. Most broadheads have one single blade at the tip and two side blades. These blades jut out when the bow is fired. This is the typical style, and we would suggest sticking to this. Most broadheads which have a different design aren’t as aerodynamic as the traditional ones. More so, the broadhead should have an aerodynamic body. Long, streamlined features are preferred over square ones.

 

Material and Strength:

Many people aren’t able to tell the durability of the material by looking at it. But with enough knowledge and experience, you don’t need to. Most broadheads are made from stainless steel. Make sure that every blade on the broadhead is made from this. They can have any type of coating on them. But the main material should be stainless steel. Broadheads coated with nickel or zinc will be immune to rusting and corrosion.

 

Ferrule and Threading:

The ferrule is the tiny metal ring that holds the broadhead in place. Broadheads are attached to the bolt using the ferrule and multiple other components. The more secure the ferrule is, the safer the shot will be. No one likes bolt heads falling about everywhere. The threading of the male component should also be secure and durable. Losing control of the broadhead can not only be wasteful but also dangerous. You want to make sure the head stays safely attached to the bolt.

 

Accuracy:

This is something a lot of people can’t assess on their own. For this, you’ll have to test the broadheads out. You’ll need a fake crossbow target. A tree makes for great impact. Next, load the broadhead in and try your best to shoot the target. Then check how inaccurate your shot was. An inaccuracy beyond 15 yards is unacceptable. However, always remember that inaccuracy can also be due to your own skills. And your rangefinder might be inaccurate or faulty.

 

Conclusion:

Without broadheads, crossbows can’t be used for effective hunting. Broadheads are the best for maintaining the aerodynamics of the bolt and increasing impact power. In fact, a good broadhead can even enhance the velocity of the bolt.

We reviewed a few of the best crossbow broadheads, and we loved every single one of them. Be sure to pick out your favorite broadhead and make the right choice. We suggest you choose from these broadheads only, as the others aren’t as reliable. But feel free to try out other brands. You don’t want a broadhead that’s inaccurate or unreliable.

So remember to shoot straight, keep your eye on the game, and have a wonderful hunting season!