anyone tried the atom broadhead?

[ronmexico]

i was given a couple and they fly great.  i have heard some positive reviews, as well as negative.  i spoke with someone who hunted with them for carribou, as well as all the other in his hunting party and all 5 of them killed one.  i shot mine into a target (block), to test the accuracy and although they flew great, the blades were all bent when i pulled it out.  has anyone hunted with them or tried them?  

http://www.arrowds.com/atom/atom.htm

[Porter]

That's an interesting design, but one I've not ever used.  If the blades bent shooting into a target, I don't think that would give me much confidence...

[ronmexico]

That's an interesting design, but one I've not ever used.  If the blades bent shooting into a target, I don't think that would give me much confidence...

it was on arrow removal that i had the issue.  but yeah, anytime something like that happens, it makes you lose confidence.

[Bulldogmikey]

That looks interesting! If I still hunting I would try it!

Mike

[Ozark Custom Calls]

Two words......

Slick Trick!

They are awesome!

Richard

[ronmexico]

Two words......

Slick Trick!

They are awesome!

Richard

i agree, slick tricks are awesome.

[Shadowturkeycaller]

Hi Ron,

I personally would stick with the rage 2 blade, or the Grim reaper 3 blade .   There have been a number of test (comparisons) done on that rage 2 blade and it has been rated #1
Outdoor life did a review and rated it #1.  I have shot bucks with both of these broadheads and they are Nasty!!  I do like the Rage a little better. 2" cutting diameter and it comes with its own practice head.   tough to beat that

[GR8CALLS]

Tried it two years ago............very disappointed in how it failed in my McKenzie target. Lost one complete spring/blade and the other was so bent it would not stay in place. Makes one wonder just how well it really works on game......particularly when bone is encountered!

Bill