Few things stir the fire of conversation and debate among bowhunters like broadheads. Most shooters are on an endless search for the best broadhead for hunting big game. The latest options for 2023 will no doubt find their way into the quivers of bowhunters across the country.
Here’s a look at the best new broadheads for 2023.
Shuttle T-Loc Maverick
The Shuttle T-LOC broadhead has been a favorite among bowhunters for decades. They fly great, penetrate deep, and can take a beating. For 2023, the popular brand expands with the addition of the all-new Shuttle T-LOC Maverick.
The design came from a desire to advance an already successful broadhead with even more cutting surface by adding a fourth blade. The 100 grain, 4-blade Maverick broadhead is even quieter and accurate in flight while providing a 1 3/16” cutting diameter and an overall total cutting surface of over 3 inches.
Weight – 100g
Cutting Diameter – 1 3/16″
Price – $44.99
Ramcat Hemoshock
Ramcat’s all-new Hemoshock broadhead was built to deliver more accuracy thanks to its Air Foil Technology found on other broadheads in the Ramcat lineup. The concave scoop design allows for incredible field point accuracy, and leads the way in a deadly wound channel upon impact.
With a 2 1/4 inch expandable cutting surface, this is the largest and deadliest broadhead in the Ramcat stable. It’s sure to be the death of many turkeys and deer in the 2023 seasons coming up.
Weight – 100g
Cutting Diameter – 2 1/4″
Price – $44.99
Ramcat Hemoshock Deep Penetration
Another addition to the Ramcat broadhead lineup for 2023 includes the Hemoshock DP (Deep Penetration). It was designed create deeper penetration on impact, no matter the weapon, draw weight, or energy.
The Hemoshock was also engineered to have a more narrow 3-blade angle and profile to increase penetration without sacrificing overall cutting surface. It’s the best of both worlds when it comes to greater penetration and a nasty 2″ cutting surface, resulting in a super deadly broadhead for your next hunt.
Weight – 100g
Cutting Diameter – 2″
Price – $44.99
Helix FJ4
The Helix FJ4 is built off the original single bevel design, with the addition of two bleeder blades to deliver more cutting damage and massive blood trails. Increased accuracy, penetration, and devastating helical wound channels come standard on these heads, now available in 100, 175, 200, and 225 grain options.
Weight – 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225g
Cutting Diameter – 2 1/16″ (100 & 175g), 2 1/8″ (125 & 200g), 2 1/4″ (150 & 225g)
Price – $74.99
Orginal Rage 2-Blade w/No-Collar Upgrade
Rage is easily one of the most popular mechanical broadheads on the market. These heads have resulted in countless deer tags punched season after season. For 2023, three classic broadheads in the lineup get an upgrade to include the NC (No Collar) technology that has become so popular in recent years The original Rage 2-Blade, the Rage 2-Blade Chisel-tip and Rage Crossbow X broadheads in both 100 and 125 grains will all wear the NC design.
This move allows for greater reliability and functionality in the field and completely eliminates the need for a Shock Collar, dental band or O-ring, while still providing a 100% reliable blade retention system.
Weight – 100 & 125g
Cutting Diameter – 2″
Price – $49.99
REK Broadheads XP
One of the newer broadhead companies that is starting to make a name for themselves, is REK Broadheads. Their new heads for 2023, the XP and FXD, feature a modular design that can be converted between a fixed or mechanical head with the same tip and ferrule.
The REK XP is a 2-blade mechanical broadhead that has a patented spring-lock retention system that holds the blades in place until coming in contact with something. They’re sold in a 3-pack of 100 grain heads that have a cutting diameter of 1.85″
Weight – 100g
Cutting Diameter – 1.85″
Price – $49.99
REK Broadheads FXD
The fixed FXD broadhead from REK utilizes stainless steel blades and a 1.25″ cutting diameter to deliver a true-flying broadhead with a punishing hit. The FXD also uses the same tip and ferrule as the XP, so you can switch between fixed or mechanical depending on what you prefer.
REK Broadheads makes all their broadheads here in the USA, and they offer practice heads as well as replacement blades for both the XP and the FXD broadheads.
Weight – 100g
Cutting Diameter – 1.25″
Price – $45.99
B3 Destrukt Max
The Destrukt Max from B3 Archery is a compact fixed blade broadhead that features a swooped back blade design on it’s blades. It has a 1.4″ cutting diameter with maximum penetration thanks to the stainless steel blades and proprietary blade locking design.
This broadhead comes in 100 grains only, and a 3-pack retails at $59.99
Weight – 100g
Cutting Diameter – 1.4″
Price – $59.99
