Title: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: HornHunter on March 12, 2007, 11:59:00 AM
Post by: HornHunter on March 12, 2007, 11:59:00 AM
So I am spring cleaning, decide to "test" an already good head, 125 grn Magnus stinger, 575 grn arrow, from a 60# widow
man I about dropped when this baby stuck in my test medium (square nosed shovel)
3 other well known heads blew apart, I had to hammer the stinger out of the shovel and it is still perfectly straight!!!!
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man I about dropped when this baby stuck in my test medium (square nosed shovel)
3 other well known heads blew apart, I had to hammer the stinger out of the shovel and it is still perfectly straight!!!!
(//%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/Hornhunter2/100_1117.jpg)[/IMG]
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Jim Picarelli on March 12, 2007, 12:30:00 PM
Post by: Jim Picarelli on March 12, 2007, 12:30:00 PM
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/Hornhunter2/100_1117.jpg)
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: HornHunter on March 12, 2007, 01:02:00 PM
Post by: HornHunter on March 12, 2007, 01:02:00 PM
Thanks Jim
I'm a better carpenter then a computer person!
I'm a better carpenter then a computer person!
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: robslifts on March 12, 2007, 01:04:00 PM
Post by: robslifts on March 12, 2007, 01:04:00 PM
wow thats a good test..
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on March 12, 2007, 01:08:00 PM
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on March 12, 2007, 01:08:00 PM
Yeah man....you can kill any shovel you have a mind to...
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: JEFF B on March 12, 2007, 01:10:00 PM
Post by: JEFF B on March 12, 2007, 01:10:00 PM
yeah i like the look of those they should do the job on most things alright. :thumbsup: :biglaugh: only trouble is i dont eat shovels i dont think they would taste to good LOL!!!
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on March 12, 2007, 01:10:00 PM
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on March 12, 2007, 01:10:00 PM
Ha!
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: HornHunter on March 12, 2007, 01:22:00 PM
Post by: HornHunter on March 12, 2007, 01:22:00 PM
you have to barbe those square nose, crock potting will work but rust can set in --not good!
also did a ww, not purty
also did a ww, not purty
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: beachbowhunter on March 12, 2007, 01:33:00 PM
Post by: beachbowhunter on March 12, 2007, 01:33:00 PM
Long winter eh? I love them Stingers...
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: HornHunter on March 12, 2007, 01:34:00 PM
Post by: HornHunter on March 12, 2007, 01:34:00 PM
here is a 220 grn phantom, or whats left of it (//%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/Hornhunter2/100_1121.jpg)[/IMG]
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: ZaneD on March 12, 2007, 01:38:00 PM
Post by: ZaneD on March 12, 2007, 01:38:00 PM
let me try this...
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/Hornhunter2/100_1121.jpg [/img][/IMG]
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/Hornhunter2/100_1121.jpg [/img][/IMG]
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Tilbilly on March 12, 2007, 01:39:00 PM
Post by: Tilbilly on March 12, 2007, 01:39:00 PM
Curious what the brand of the heads that broke,
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on March 12, 2007, 01:40:00 PM
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on March 12, 2007, 01:40:00 PM
Huh that's odd...looks like you hit the same hole with both shots!
Hey do it on video!
Hey do it on video!
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Carbon Caster on March 12, 2007, 01:47:00 PM
Post by: Carbon Caster on March 12, 2007, 01:47:00 PM
Here is a Honda I killed last fall!!! Simmons Head thru the onside quarter panel, thru the trunk area and buried in the offside quarter panel. I killed it a few times with my 54 Cal Flintlock too!!!! My buddy shot it a few times with Sonic heads and a Bowtech with VERY POOR RESULTS!!!! The head was garbage. You can see his holes. Those Simmons heads leave a BIG hole. For small game metal hunting, Stingers may be o.k., but for the truly large game metal, I recommend the Simmons line! LOL!!
(http://i18.tinypic.com/2pobhco.jpg)
(http://i18.tinypic.com/2pobhco.jpg)
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: vermonster13 on March 12, 2007, 01:49:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on March 12, 2007, 01:49:00 PM
Brian you need to resize that pic a bit. It's huge!
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: HornHunter on March 12, 2007, 02:05:00 PM
Post by: HornHunter on March 12, 2007, 02:05:00 PM
shots were an inch apart, go ahead give it a whirl---- please post your results!
only shot the ww, magnus and the 220 phantom
ww did OK, split apart at the tip and two blades bent, but basically still in tact
Now I could really care less what head you shoot specially if your favorite hollywood hunter shoots them, I,ve shot Magnus for a long time and have to say the stinger is the top of the line.
I'm more interested in there ability to preform, there is no rib bone in the world as hard as a good old #2 squarenose, this was just a simple try to destroy a head, go ahead, give a shot.
only shot the ww, magnus and the 220 phantom
ww did OK, split apart at the tip and two blades bent, but basically still in tact
Now I could really care less what head you shoot specially if your favorite hollywood hunter shoots them, I,ve shot Magnus for a long time and have to say the stinger is the top of the line.
I'm more interested in there ability to preform, there is no rib bone in the world as hard as a good old #2 squarenose, this was just a simple try to destroy a head, go ahead, give a shot.
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Carbon Caster on March 12, 2007, 02:10:00 PM
Post by: Carbon Caster on March 12, 2007, 02:10:00 PM
Verm13,
What are you talking about?? LOL!!!
What are you talking about?? LOL!!!
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: StanM on March 12, 2007, 02:14:00 PM
Post by: StanM on March 12, 2007, 02:14:00 PM
I've seen a lot of these tests and to be honest with you I think there is a variable that is rarely pointed out that affects the results. I say this because the results can vary wildly from one tester to another with the same heads.
My conclusion is that "most" heads will hold up well to these types of tests "if" the broadhead is perfectly aligned with the shaft and spins perfectly, and then hits the target with the shaft directly behind the point.
I also believe that "most" heads will fail if they don't meet the criteria above.
Could be way off here, but I beleive there is something to it.
Stan
My conclusion is that "most" heads will hold up well to these types of tests "if" the broadhead is perfectly aligned with the shaft and spins perfectly, and then hits the target with the shaft directly behind the point.
I also believe that "most" heads will fail if they don't meet the criteria above.
Could be way off here, but I beleive there is something to it.
Stan
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Darren on March 12, 2007, 03:08:00 PM
Post by: Darren on March 12, 2007, 03:08:00 PM
Stingers are great. I shot a whitetail at 12 yards with a 60 lb longbow, and the arrow went through bolth shoulders, and the deer dead in his tracks. I could not belive the penitration that broadhead had. The arrow was only 490 grains.When I went to re sharpen the stinger all I had to do was swipe it a few times over the steel and BAM razor sharp again. I could not belive how strong these stingers are. I was sold !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Bigriver on March 12, 2007, 04:39:00 PM
Post by: Bigriver on March 12, 2007, 04:39:00 PM
Oh oh, HH has a new puter, look out now!
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Tilbilly on March 12, 2007, 05:56:00 PM
Post by: Tilbilly on March 12, 2007, 05:56:00 PM
Good clean broadhead fun. It's spring. What the heck :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: HornHunter on March 12, 2007, 06:36:00 PM
Post by: HornHunter on March 12, 2007, 06:36:00 PM
Have to admit was 70 here today, we had spring yesterday, waiting for the elk horns to start dropping, cleaning the garage, where the he99 did I get that?
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Robert Honaker on March 13, 2007, 12:55:00 PM
Post by: Robert Honaker on March 13, 2007, 12:55:00 PM
I bet that made a neat sound.
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Outwest on March 13, 2007, 08:07:00 PM
Post by: Outwest on March 13, 2007, 08:07:00 PM
Is 50# enough for shovel ?
John
John
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: penetrator on March 13, 2007, 08:29:00 PM
Post by: penetrator on March 13, 2007, 08:29:00 PM
didn't kill any shovels this year,seen a few,just couldn't get close.saw a coal shovel,wow what a head,but no shot.did kill with those magnus stingers this year though,great head,hit a couple times with accusharpener and ready to go again.
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: HornHunter on March 14, 2007, 08:03:00 AM
Post by: HornHunter on March 14, 2007, 08:03:00 AM
John
I would say on your basic midwest shovel 50# would be fine, certainly enough for an alum. scoop
but out west here where your shots can be a bit furthur and possibly windy I like 60#, arrow weight is so critcal, but stay with a magnus and you will have a room full of shovels.
I would say on your basic midwest shovel 50# would be fine, certainly enough for an alum. scoop
but out west here where your shots can be a bit furthur and possibly windy I like 60#, arrow weight is so critcal, but stay with a magnus and you will have a room full of shovels.
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: BobW on March 14, 2007, 10:03:00 AM
Post by: BobW on March 14, 2007, 10:03:00 AM
When did shovel season open? Dang, they are probably all spooked now and hiding.
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: laserman on March 14, 2007, 07:17:00 PM
Post by: laserman on March 14, 2007, 07:17:00 PM
I really DIG those pics. Thanks for the SCOOP.You could shoot a smaller shovel but then it would be trowel and error. Sorry could not resist.
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: knife river on March 14, 2007, 09:31:00 PM
Post by: knife river on March 14, 2007, 09:31:00 PM
I'm not sure I'm an ethical hunter... I nailed a couple of the big blue plastic ones when they were stuck in deep snow. They looked like they needed to be put out of their misery -- the handles had those funny bends in them. !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Bowspirit on March 14, 2007, 09:33:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on March 14, 2007, 09:33:00 PM
Sounds like you did the ethical thing there, Woody. Mother nature can be pretty cruel on shovels like them...
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Two Arrows on March 14, 2007, 10:30:00 PM
Post by: Two Arrows on March 14, 2007, 10:30:00 PM
I was very impressed with the sharpness of the Stingers. I shot my practice head into one of the newer foam type blocks probably 20 to 30 times and it still shaved my arm.
I am wondering, how those of you who have taken game with them, how are the blood trails you have had (using a four blade head)? I have heard great results about penetration, but mixed results about blood trails.
Thanks - Doug
I am wondering, how those of you who have taken game with them, how are the blood trails you have had (using a four blade head)? I have heard great results about penetration, but mixed results about blood trails.
Thanks - Doug
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Skipmaster1 on March 14, 2007, 11:08:00 PM
Post by: Skipmaster1 on March 14, 2007, 11:08:00 PM
stingers are awesome heads! I prefer the 2 blade as they seem a little better built.
check out Btreviews.com
there are some very good trad tests there, including real deer scapulas.
check out Btreviews.com
there are some very good trad tests there, including real deer scapulas.
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: madness522 on March 15, 2007, 06:18:00 AM
Post by: madness522 on March 15, 2007, 06:18:00 AM
I'm gonna call PETS...People for the Ethical Treatment of Shovels....
On the other hand I might have to give the stingers a try next time I go shovel hunting. Nothing like being able to shoot multiple shovels with the same broadhead.
On the other hand I might have to give the stingers a try next time I go shovel hunting. Nothing like being able to shoot multiple shovels with the same broadhead.
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Grizz 53 on March 15, 2007, 06:27:00 AM
Post by: Grizz 53 on March 15, 2007, 06:27:00 AM
Construction sites are a good place to hunt shovels... they like to hang out around the cement mixers! LOL
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: laserman on March 15, 2007, 06:35:00 AM
Post by: laserman on March 15, 2007, 06:35:00 AM
You can also find them on I-75 in Tennessee. Most of the time there are several guys propped up on them. WHen scouting for them, look for the orange barrels.
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: JockC on March 18, 2007, 12:03:00 PM
Post by: JockC on March 18, 2007, 12:03:00 PM
Impressive photos, but am I the only one unhappy with the sharpness of the Stinger points? I've used the accusharp-type tools on these and, though they work great on the long part of the blade they don't get it done on the diamond tip. What do people like best for a method on the tip?
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: HornHunter on April 12, 2007, 08:30:00 PM
Post by: HornHunter on April 12, 2007, 08:30:00 PM
TTT
if you want to really test a broadhead
please post your results
if you want to really test a broadhead
please post your results
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: PA stickbow boy on April 12, 2007, 08:38:00 PM
Post by: PA stickbow boy on April 12, 2007, 08:38:00 PM
I'm glad to see your results. I just bought some 125 grain stingers but haven't had the opportunity to try them yet. Sure looks to me like they'll get the job done.
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Tree man on April 12, 2007, 10:01:00 PM
Post by: Tree man on April 12, 2007, 10:01:00 PM
Well, you have proven that Magnus Stingers are totally inadequate for trophy Caribou. Obviously you can't take a double shovel with one.
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: bbassi on April 12, 2007, 10:21:00 PM
Post by: bbassi on April 12, 2007, 10:21:00 PM
this is getting about as ridiculous as the dead cow thread on another site. keep it up - I love it.
Title: Re: Magnus Stinger Awsome!
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on April 13, 2007, 12:10:00 AM
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on April 13, 2007, 12:10:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by HornHunter:Okie dokie...
TTT
if you want to really test a broadhead
please post your results
Off side moose rib. 10 yards. Snapped it vertically and kept going. No damage to broadhead, but I did retire the arrow after I found it in the cutover. So how'd your shovel taste? :saywhat:
Sorry, Scott. Just busting on you a little. Are you coming to Berrien Springs in June? I still owe you lunch.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/wesbrock/Moose2.jpg)