Redman Report post Posted December 9, 2015 Always been a fixed blade guy.... (WacEms is what I shoot... but WacEm is releasing a mechanical in 2016)... Had my eye on Grim Reapers for a while. I had to change my arrows.....I now shoot Easton Axis (used to shoot the Easton Axis Realtree, but they are no longer made), moving to a 125 grain broadhead.... because the Axis are lighter... my FOC is better now so its a good thing... Thoughts on the Reapers? Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted December 9, 2015 I used to shoot these right as they were released. I was given a couple dozen to "test" and report my success with them. My report was, they fly phenomenal. True field point accuracy out of my bow. I took a turkey and muley with them. The blood trail on the Muley was good, and he expired pretty fast. The turkey was almost instant, because it snapped the back on the exit. The reason I do not continue to shoot them is because of how weak the blades were. I had multiple blades snap off after shooting them into the block target. This would usually take a few shots, but non the less, they snapped without hitting anything major other than foam. The heads also bent very easily if you missed, or stuck them in a tree. If they have strengthened their heads up, I think they would be a good head to shoot. I now shoot Wac em's, and can not convince myself to try anything else. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted December 9, 2015 I used to shoot these right as they were released. I was given a couple dozen to "test" and report my success with them. My report was, they fly phenomenal. True field point accuracy out of my bow. I took a turkey and muley with them. The blood trail on the Muley was good, and he expired pretty fast. The turkey was almost instant, because it snapped the back on the exit. The reason I do not continue to shoot them is because of how weak the blades were. I had multiple blades snap off after shooting them into the block target. This would usually take a few shots, but non the less, they snapped without hitting anything major other than foam. The heads also bent very easily if you missed, or stuck them in a tree. If they have strengthened their heads up, I think they would be a good head to shoot. I now shoot Wac em's, and can not convince myself to try anything else. Here I am trying to convince myself to not shoot WacEms anymore...I even shot WacEms when they where impossible to find.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpredator@work Report post Posted December 9, 2015 I've shot a half dozen deer and a few javelina with them. Always performed flawlessly for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick351 Report post Posted December 9, 2015 WAC em's are not the same head they used to be. They have been bought out and now are using different steel for the blades. They aren't as sharp nor hold an edge and tend to roll over a lot easier. I started shooting the Shuttle T's and found the same accuracy as WacEms but stronger more sturdy blades and they actually leave a pretty nasty cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted December 9, 2015 Yeah, I heard they have switched their stuff around at Wac em'. After Scott had his problems, Sharon (his mom) took over the company, and got them back on the market. She is an awesome person and ran the company fantastic. She was forced into it after Scott had his issues, and I am glad that she built it back up and was able to sell it. It will be a shame if the new owners ruin it again. It is a good thing I have over 40 of their older heads. I am going to be bummed out when/ if I have to switch it up. Broadheads are often the first crutch that everyone leans on when they make a piss poor shot. The broadhead always gets blamed for wounded animals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reezenhunter Report post Posted December 10, 2015 Aren't wacems the to seller at Archery head quarters most other guys that work there recommended them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted December 10, 2015 Try Gravediggers. Similar hybrid design. I shot my bull last November with these and they double tough. I cleaned of the blood and dirt and its back in my quiver. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick351 Report post Posted December 10, 2015 No they were a great seller for us because we stood by them when they had health problems before that slowed manufacturing. Bit since the buyout anyone there will tell you of the issues we've repeatedly heard of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
208muley Report post Posted December 10, 2015 Shot wacems forever..... Found slik tricks and never looked back. Fly awesome even at long range and kill stuff dead, simple design, tough, and sharp! What else does a guy need 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted December 15, 2015 I used grim reapera for probably good 5+yrs and loved them until i started pauing attention to blades after kill shot. BLADES ARE INSANELY BREAKABLE! I had harvested 2 or 3 thin skinned small boned exotics and 2/3 of blades would be broken and missing later to be found when making sausage. I then had same issue on bunch of different javelina. I liked that you could open them and shoot fixed or close and make expandable but not worth it. Im now all about muzzy. I thought tuning broadheads was difficult, some sort of science, then learned it is So easy to learn to tune broadheads and muzzies look same before and after the kill. and are super affordable. Also they fly perfectly out of my crossbow with short 20" bolt and moving 350+fps and have punched clean thru deer at 85 yards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest akaspecials Report post Posted December 16, 2015 Grim Reapers and Grave Diggers both shoot okay outta my bow. I don't like how weak they are though!!! I've shot practice tips of both into my Block and they both failed (broke/shattered) on either or the first or second shot.That is unacceptable for me. I only shoot rage 2 blades now (which are by no means the strongest steel on the market). I haven't had to do any tracking for years now though (moose, deer, elk, feral hogs, etc). I've also not had to use pliers to pick the broken metals razor blades outta my target so I don't ruin other arrows I'm shooting into the target! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted December 16, 2015 Surprised that you found the Gravediggers to be weak. Ive had the exact opposite experience. Where did they break on you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted December 16, 2015 Thanks for all the replies. I ordered 2 packs of the Reapers for January, I will also have WacEm's in my quiver... I am curious what Reapers will do...if I get the opportunity (assuming I can get them to tune and fly well). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest akaspecials Report post Posted December 17, 2015 Surprised that you found the Gravediggers to be weak. Ive had the exact opposite experience. Where did they break on you? The mechanical blade on both the Gravediggers and the Grim Reapers broke about a 1/3 of the way from the tip. I purchased 6 of each broad head. I shot 2 normally (for practice), 2 with the mechanical parts glued together (for practice), and 2 of each were not shot for use on game. All broadheads shot similar to field tips out to 50 yards where both began to drop much more than field tips. All tips ended up breaking 1/3 of the way down on the mechanical blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
