Fixed Blade Broadhead Review
Muzzy Trocar Review
One of the best-flying fixed heads ever made, with a bone-busting Trocar tip and an edge sharp enough to embarrass premium heads.
How it scored
Scored on our fixed 5-part system — built from the consensus of field reports, video tests and hunter feedback. Each axis is an independent 0–10 score. How we score ↗
What we liked
- Among the best-flying fixed heads, sub-1" off the field point
- Roughly 5/8" groups at 40 yards in testing
- One of the sharpest heads out of the package
- Trocar chisel tip is built to bust bone
- Affordable at ~$40 per three with cheap replacement blades
Where it falls short
- Thin .025" blades can bend on rib and shoulder hits
- Stainless edge holds well but is not tool-steel tough
- 1 3/16" cut is good but not in wide-head territory
- Three-blade blood is solid rather than spectacular
Flight & accuracy
Flight is the Trocar's headline strength. Testers measured groups landing within sub-1" of field points and roughly 5/8" at 40 yards, which is exceptional for a fixed three-blade.
The rigid steel ferrule and Trocar tip keep it tracking dead straight, so the transition from practice to hunting heads is essentially seamless.
Penetration
The Trocar tip is a genuine bone-buster, splitting rib and shoulder rather than skating, and it drives the 1 3/16" cut deep on broadside shots. Penetration is strong for the class.
Where it can falter is when a thin blade catches heavy bone at an angle — the tip gets through, but a blade may bend in the process.
Durability & edge retention
This is the Trocar's one real weakness. The .025" blades are thin, and field reports — echoed in long-running archerytalk durability threads — describe blades bending on ribs and shoulders. The tip and ferrule, however, are tough.
Out of the package the edge is among the sharpest we have handled. Just budget for replacement blades; at this price re-blading is trivial.
Blood trail
The 1 3/16" three-blade cut throws a good, consistent trail, helped by how sharp the head arrives from the factory. Three exit slits bleed reliably on pass-throughs.
It is not a wide-cut blood machine, but for a flight-first head the trail is more than adequate for clean recoveries.
Value & who it's for
At around $40 the Trocar is a lot of head for the money, especially for accuracy-obsessed hunters who want field-point flight without paying premium prices.
Buy it if flight and a bone-busting tip top your list and you do not mind swapping the occasional bent blade. If you need bend-proof blades, look to thicker or tool-steel designs.
Specifications
| Brand | Muzzy |
|---|---|
| Type | Fixed Blade |
| Cutting diameter | 1 3/16" |
| Blades | 3 fixed, replaceable (.025") |
| Grain options | 100gr, 125gr |
| Blade / steel | Stainless |
| Ferrule | One-piece steel with Trocar tip |
| Pack | 3-pack |
| Approx. price | ~$40 / 3-pack |
| Best for | Whitetail, Big game, Elk |
Specs and pricing are approximate and change frequently — confirm with the retailer before buying.
How it compares
FAQ
Do Muzzy Trocar blades bend on bone?
The thin .025" blades can bend on ribs and shoulders, a common note in durability discussions. The Trocar tip itself busts bone reliably, and replacement blades are cheap.
How well does the Muzzy Trocar fly?
Exceptionally — testers recorded groups within sub-1" of field points and around 5/8" at 40 yards, making it one of the best-flying fixed heads available.
Is the Muzzy Trocar sharp out of the package?
Yes, it is among the sharpest factory-sharpened heads we have tested, ready to hunt straight from the box.
Is the Muzzy Trocar good for elk?
With good placement, yes — the Trocar tip busts bone and penetration is strong. Just be aware the thin blades can bend on heavy angled bone hits.
Sources
Sentiment for this review was aggregated from independent tests, hunting forums and retailer reviews, including:
