Adam Scepaniak 09.23.25
A lot of the mechanical broadheads that are on the market today look like something reminiscent of a harpoon. So, it can be difficult to discern between “what is a gimmick and what is the real deal.” Where do you draw the line between what’s real and what’s hyperbole, smoke, and mirrors? With our staff being comprised of hunters and archers who don’t simply do these activities for a living – its our passion – we share our Top 3 BEST Mechanical Broadheads for 2025 to be chasing whitetail deer, wild hogs, and all manner of other game species out in the field.
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Why Shoot a Mechanical Broadhead?
Mechanical broadheads uniquely offer something that even the most reliable fixed broadheads cannot: a massive cutting diameter. Mechanical broadheads can be simply folded up, neat, tight, and compact during transport until the moment of truth when they expand open upon impact to deliver a swift, humane harvest for you. A traditional fixed broadhead simply can’t achieve the 2″+ cutting diameter that some of the expanding, mechanical broadheads can nowadays.
What are the Downfalls of Mechanical Broadheads?
A downfall of mechanical broadheads that hunters should be aware of is the inaccuracy you can experience if your expanding, mechanical broadhead opens early – or incompletely – during flight or impact. This is usually a more common concern with cheap or gimmicky mechanical broadheads. If you spend the money on quality ones like our Top 3 list will show, then you have nothing to worry about.
What Makes for a Good Mechanical Broadhead?
Good mechanical broadheads will reliably open upon impact, stay closed during flight and transport, and are made of high quality materials so that pieces don’t fall apart inside your game animal. Nothing is more dangerous than cutting yourself on a lost broadhead inside an animal while field dressing. A successful day afield can turn sad and tragic very quickly if you go cheap on your mechanical broadheads.
The Best Mechanical Broadheads for Deer Hunting in 2025
#1 – Muzzy Trocar HBX
The Muzzy Trocar HBX earns our top spot as the BEST mechanical broadhead you can deploy for deer hunting this year because of its unique, hybrid combination of utilizing both mechanical and fixed broadhead blades in one package. The Muzzy Trocar HBX is being retailed at $49.99 for a 3-pack, and carries with it the legendary name and performance that is Muzzy as well as an 1 5/8″ cutting diameter on game.
- 4-Blade (2 fixed and 2 mechanical)
- Available in 100 grain
- Chisel Tip
- Stainless Steel Ferrule
- .035″ thickness blades
- 1 ” Fixed Blade Cutting Diameter
- 1 5/8″ Expandable Cutting Diameter
- 2 5/8″ Total Cutting Diameter
- Offset Fixed Blades to Induce Spin
The Trocar HB HBX features 0.035-inch-thick surgically sharp stainless steel mechanical blades that stay tucked in tight to the solid-steel ferrule in flight, but they deploy reliably with a 1 5/8” expandable cutting diameter. The fixed blades are also 0.035-inch thick and have a cutting diameter of 1”. They have an offset for increased accuracy and stability. The total cutting diameter of the HBX is 2 5/8”. The Trocar HBX also features a bone-crushing chisel tip.
#2 – G5 Outdoors Deadmeat V2
A mechanical broadhead so lethal that it is implied in the name, the Deadmeat V2 from G5 Outdoors secures our #2 spot. This mechanical broadhead uses a strong steel at its core, the components can be replaced for additional use after successful hunts, and you get a practice broadhead tip to ensure you’re impacting exactly as you’d expect. These are available for crossbows or compound bows in 100-grain or 125-grain options at a retail of $59.99 per 3-pack with your included practice tip.
- 1-1/2 Cutting Diameter
- Available in 100 and 125 grain
- 100% Grade “A” Steel
- 320% Stronger than our competitors Aluminum
- Easy to use Snaplock
- No blade pre-deployment
- Replacement blades and collars available
- BMP practice tip included
Snaplock Blade Retention System – Easy to use. Just snap in the blades and you are good to go. Super simple, super secure.
100% Steel Tough – Machined out of 100% Steel. The Deadmeat V2 is super tough. If you really want to stack up the meat, then you need the all new Deadmeat V2.
Reusable – Replaceable blades are easy to install. Rear deployment blades and the proper blade angle means better penetration and higher blood loss.
#3 – Rage 3-Blade Chisel Tip SC
The Rage 3-Blade Chisel Tip SC (Shock Collar) mechanical broadhead cracks our Top 3 because of a couple attributes that are positive to ensure success out in the field. With a steel chisel tip leading the way, if your arrow need to penetrate a rib cage or take bones head on, it should have the power and strength to do so cleanly. Additional the Shock Collar beneath the chisel tip protects the 3 mechanical blades so they can do their job. These are being offered in a traditional 3-pack for that affordable price of $39.99.
- 3 Blade Broadhead
- 100 Grain
- Steel Chisel Tip
- Anodized Aluminum Ferrule
- Tough, Razor Sharp .035″ Stainless Steel Blades
- 1.6″ Expandable Cut
- SHOCK COLLAR™ for Blade Retention
Offering the bone-crunching, deep penetrating performance of the Chisel Tip SC Broadhead in a 3-blade model, Rage™ 3-Blade Chisel Tip SC Broadhead delivers larger wounds and better blood trails. This high-performance broadhead pairs a strong and powerful bone-busting chisel tip with Shock Collar™ technology to carry the broadhead’s power through impact for greater damage. Led by a strong and powerful steel chisel tip, Rage’s proven slip cam design deploys the 3 razor-sharp .035″ stainless steel blades upon contact to deliver a wide 1.6″ cutting diameter. Shock Collar technology keeps the blades in place without grabbing or deflecting until the precise moment of contact to deliver full kinetic energy through entry.
Final Thoughts
As we all go out into the field this autumn, it is important to take all of that year-round preparation, pain-staking effort, time, and frankly, money spent and put it to good use by choosing good quality broadheads. There are a lot of mechanical broadheads out there to choose from. So, be sure to comb over our list again and do some research yourself. Avoid the gimmicks and set yourself up for success.
As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Muzzy, G5 Outdoors, Rage, and any other mechanical broadheads you might have on your mind in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
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