G5 Montec 100 broadhead
Verdict
One-piece Metal Injection Molded stainless steel, three blades, 1-1/8 in cut. No replaceable blades means nothing to loosen or spin out mid-flight. Trades cost, durability, and simplicity for a factory edge that most users hone before hunting. Flies with field points once the rest is tuned.
What real bowhunters say
Some of the best flying fixed heads on the market and rock solid in terms of durability. The one-piece all-steel construction can withstand repeated impacts without bending or breaking.
Archery Talk, thread 1026764 (G5 Montec good bad and ugly)
Difficult to get sharp enough and I had poor blood trails from multiple animals.
Rokslide, thread 121393 (G5 Montec a good choice)
I have used the 100-grain version for many years with no problems. They fly right with field points on a properly tuned bow.
Archery Talk, thread 1026764 (Montec long-term users)
Specs that matter
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Style | Fixed 3-blade, one-piece MIM |
| Cut diameter | 1-1/8 in |
| Blade thickness | N/A (integral to ferrule) |
| Blade count | 3 |
| Ferrule | Stainless steel, integral |
| Grain weights | 85 / 100 / 125 gr |
| MSRP | $30-40 per 3-pack |
Field performance
Independent field tests report tight groups indistinguishable from field points at 20-40 yd on a properly tuned bow, with groups holding to 60 yd. Bone penetration on whitetail rib and elk rib is excellent; scapula strikes leave the blade tip intact but can bend the ferrule on very hard impacts. Blood trails are the split-verdict: users who hone the edge report full trails, users who hunt straight from the packet report shorter trails.
Common complaints
Factory edge sharpness is the single most-cited complaint. Users on Archery Talk describe the out-of-packet edge as workable but not razor sharp, and resharpening the one-piece MIM tip takes practice. No replaceable blades means bent tips retire the whole head.
Who should consider it
Value-conscious whitetail hunters who will hone the edge before the season opener and want a broadhead that will never rattle or spin a blade loose. Traditional-archery users who value one-piece simplicity.